Robert Brogdon

Robert Brogdon has dedicated more than 25 years to serving the students, staff, and community of Turlock. Under his leadership, the Turlock Unified School District's technology department has transformed from a source of frustration for educators into a collaborative team that empowers teachers to integrate innovative technologies into their classrooms. In 2023, Robert became a certified Chief Technology Officer through the California IT in Education (CITE) organization. He is committed to fostering a positive culture of collaboration and individual growth, enabling his staff to thrive and develop into future leaders. Driven by this commitment and a desire to give back to the K12 technology community, he became a mentor for the CITE CTO Mentor Program in 2025, actively participates on CITE committees, and engages with CITE's Central Valley North Regional Group.

Mr. Brogdon currently serves as the Director of Technology Operations for Turlock Unified School District. Robert believes it is crucial to develop a positive and collaborative environment for his team so they can focus on providing the highest level of customer service. The results of this effort are demonstrated in his team’s achievements, which include multiple district-wide network and server refresh projects, structured cabling improvements, an ongoing classroom technology refresh plan, and a robust cybersecurity culture within Turlock Unified School District. Under his leadership, the district has streamlined its IT support services, reducing response times and improving overall system reliability. Additionally, Robert actively fosters professional development opportunities, ensuring his team stays ahead of emerging technology trends and industry best practices.