Biography
Dr. Alice Owen is a senior partner at Visionary Technologies, a company that consults with K-12 education on technology needs. She recently retired her position as the Executive Director of the Texas Education Technology Leaders (TETL), an association of chief technology officers in K-12 schools. She began this position in 2013 after a 38 year career in education. She served as Division Director of Technology in Irving ISD from 2003-2013 where she oversaw all aspects of technology operations including: infrastructure, information systems, technical services, libraries, and career and technical education. She managed one of the longest running 1:1 laptop programs in the nation.
Dr. Owen graduated from Austin College with a B.A. in Spanish and and M.A. in Elementary Education. She earned her Ph.D. from University of North Texas in educational administration and political science. She has been a bilingual teacher, principal, staff development director, adjunct professor and executive director of one of the largest technology associations in the country. Throughout her career she has gained a wide background in curriculum and instruction, professional development, program evaluation and project management. In 2012, she was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Technology in Education from the Texas Computer Education Association and was ISTE's (International Society of Technology Education) Outstanding Leader for 2012.
Dr. Owen has served on the Irving Cable Board and the Arts Board for a number of years. She is a Volunteer Deputy Registrar and has served as clerk for several elections at local polling sites. She is currently a 200 hour certified yoga instructor and teaches community classes at Woodhaven Presbyterian Church.