Liberty Township, OH (April 12, 2022)CoSN, a premier association of K-12 education technology leaders, and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, today named Matt Miller, superintendent of Lakota Local Schools in Ohio, the 2022 EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year in recognition of his efforts to ensure all students are engaged and inspired learners who have access to equitable and inclusive learning environments.

The EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year Award, sponsored by ClassLink, is given annually to a district leader that has championed the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning. This year, CoSN & AASA are celebrating Matt Miller for his accomplishments in leveraging innovative technologies and expanding resources that enable Lakota students to thrive in the classroom.

From personalized learning to a range of curricular and extracurricular programs, Matt Miller has provided students with a multitude of opportunities to explore their passions, while embracing educators, administrators and staff to take the lead on creating innovative learning environments.

Watch a video highlighting Matt Miller’s accomplishments here.

Learn more about CoSN’s awards and this year’s other winners at: cosn.org/awards.


CoSN kicked off its Annual Conference, CoSN2022: Amplifying for the Power of One, on Monday, April 11. The three-day Conference highlights that it only takes one to ensure the success of each student every day — one teacher, one team, one school, one district, one community, ONE STEP. Keep up with live updates on CoSN’s Twitter and via #cosn2022. The 2022 CoSN Conference is made possible through the generous support of its sponsors.

About Lakota Local Schools

Located in southwestern Ohio, Lakota Local Schools is the largest suburban public school district in southwest Ohio. It’s also the tenth largest school district in the state, and the largest of all 10 public school districts in Butler County. Employing about 1,700 teachers and support staff, the K-12 district serves the communities of West Chester and Liberty townships. To learn more, visit www.lakotaonline.com.

About CoSN

CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. cosn.org

About AASA

AASA, The School Superintendents Association, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA’s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit www.aasa.org.

About ClassLink

ClassLink is a leading provider of cloud-based education products that connect educators and students with their classroom, curriculum, and each other in richer, more powerful ways. 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 14 million students and staff in over 1,800 school systems. classlink.com