Steve Rippl

Steve Rippl is a dedicated IT professional with a passion for service and solutions in the educational technology sector.

As the Technology Director at Woodland Public Schools, he has led the IT department towards a positive digital transition by leveraging internal talents, Open Source tools, and custom solutions amidst budget constraints and rapid technological advancements.

His role involves managing network, server, and desktop support staff, while ensuring clear communication between District leadership, teachers, and tech staff to align technology with educational goals.

Steve excels in network and server management, including Windows and Linux servers, along with expertise in custom web-based applications for content management, data warehouse, analysis, and dashboard tools.

He possesses strong communication skills, proficiency in Linux server, LTSP, desktop, Windows server/Active Directory, database design and management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, some MSSQL), HP/Cisco networking, and various programming languages such as Perl, Python, Javascript, and HTML/CSS.

Steve Rippl's educational background includes studies in Theories of Gravity at Queen Mary, University of London, and a BS Hons in Physics and Astronomy from University College London, University of London.

He has held roles like Technology Director at Woodland Public Schools and Programmer at Woodland Public Schools, along with being a former Co-founder/Co-director at Bristol City Yoga.