Russ Hendrickson is pushing the limits of technology at Missoula Public Schools to help prepare our future leaders

When Missoula County Public Schools first tried to put on a technological development day for teachers three years ago, people were asked to turn off their personal devices out of fear the network would go down.

Last week, during the annual MCPS Google Fest, Senior Information Systems Manager Russ Hendrickson said participants were told to power on all their devices and push the network to the limit.

In 2014, MCPS was about five to 10 years behind when it came to technology. Internet access varied by classroom, few of the school devices were categorized and the schools’ computers were at risk for data breaches.

Last week, during the annual MCPS Google Fest, Senior Information Systems Manager Russ Hendrickson said participants were told to power on all their devices and push the network to the limit.

By ASHLEY NERBOVIG [email protected]

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