Chris Gosselin brings a wealth of experience to his role as Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation in the Needham Public Schools (MA). Throughout his career, he has served as an Assistant Principal, Digital Learning Coach, Media Specialist, and English Language Arts teacher, working with students across all grade levels (PreK-12).

Chris earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Saint Michael’s College (Burlington, VT), his Master of Arts in Teaching from Simmons University (Boston, MA) and his Master of Educational Leadership & Organizational Management from Endicott College (Educator Leadership Institute through the EDCO Collaborative). Chris currently serves as an instructor in this program.

As a classroom teacher, Chris pioneered the use of 1:1 devices, fostering student engagement through innovative and student-centered learning practices. As a digital learning coach, he collaborated with school leaders to implement effective instructional strategies across diverse disciplines in elementary schools. As a school leader, Chris worked with and led a variety of teams to provide relevant and supportive services for students and embraced innovative professional development to help teachers grow. Now, as a district leader, his focus is on empowering teachers to adopt high-impact, innovative instructional practices aligned with a district vision and framework for learning. Notably, Chris’s recent work explores the potential of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 education and school leadership.

Chris’s passion for digital learning, literacy, student voice, and engagement extends beyond his district. His presentations and writing on these topics have been featured on educational platforms like Edutopia and ISTE.org. Chris is a past-President of the MassCUE Board of Directors (2020-2023) and still serves on the Board, co-chairing the Grants Committee and as a member of the Fall Conference Planning team. He has presented widely throughout New England at various conferences including MassCUE Fall & Spring, MSAA Summer Institute, Medfield DesignYourLearning Day, the Blue Ribbon Schools Conference, plus many more.