ClassLink celebrated the exceptional achievements of both individuals and teams during the closing session of their annual ClassLink Learning Analytics Summit, CLAS 2022, on October 7th. Goose Creek CISD’s IT Team, under the leadership of Gary Lackey, was recognized as the winner of the Data Security Champions Award during the event.
ClassLink’s CLAS Awards of Excellence celebrate the innovative ways individuals and teams use data to better serve their district’s learners, recognizing the educational impacts of institutions, leaders, and experts. The Data Security Champions Award recognizes an organization using analytics/security insights to inform their data security strategy implementation.
Dr. Randal O’Brien, Superintendent of Goose Creek CISD, applauded the efforts of the district’s IT Team. “Gary Lackey and his department have done an amazing job keeping our district safe and secure through the use of data security technology,” he said. “I applaud them for a job well done and congratulate them for winning the Data Security Champions Award this year.”
George Perreault, Chief Academic Officer for ClassLink, echoed Dr. O’Brien’s sentiments. “On behalf of everyone at ClassLink, I would like to congratulate the Goose Creek CISD team on winning this award. Their incredible commitment to using data in new and innovative ways in their district to support secure learning is inspiring.”
About Goose Creek CISD
Goose Creek CISD serves nearly 24,000 students in the communities of Baytown and Highlands. Goose Creek CISD’s mission is “Developing the Whole Child.” Goose Creek CISD develops and enhances each learner’s intellectual, social and emotional well-being facilitated by a highly qualified team committed to Growth, Community, Collaboration, Innovation, Success and Determination. gccisd.net
About ClassLink
ClassLink is a global education provider of access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamline class rostering, automate account provisioning, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 17 million students and staff in over 2,200 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.