Channel Insider: Partner POV

How Five Star Technology Solutions Supports Schools Through Budget and Technology Challenges

Episode Summary

Nathan Davidson of Five Star Technology Solutions shares how his team supports K–12 schools with AI readiness and budget-conscious IT solutions in this Channel Insider: Partner POV episode.

Episode Notes

In this Channel Insider: Partner POV episode, host Katie Bavoso interviews Nathan Davidson, Vice President of Partnerships at Five Star Technology Solutions, a solutions and services provider dedicated to K-12 education support. They explore how Five Star helps schools navigate tight budgets, evolving EdTech needs, AI adoption, and the complexities of CTO roles in education. Learn how Five Star partners with schools to provide trusted advisory services, efficient technology solutions, and support for long-term digital transformation.

📌 Topics & Time Codes: 

00:00 – Introduction to Nathan Davidson and Five Star Technology Solutions 

01:57 – Nathan’s career journey from aspiring teacher to EdTech leader 

05:45 – Five Star’s services for K-12: infrastructure, analytics, professional development 

09:02 – The evolving role of CTOs in schools and their critical responsibilities 

13:33 – How school IT leaders turn to Five Star for support 

17:15 – Tackling tight school budgets with smart technology investments 

23:27 – AI in education: trends, challenges, and professional development

 26:30 – The pandemic’s impact on K-12 technology adoption 

30:14 – Success stories: Supporting schools through the shift to remote learning