Logan Childress

Logan Childress, an accomplished music educator and producer turned Emerging Technology Specialist, is known for his exceptional work in introducing innovative technologies and computer science initiatives in the education sector. In this role, he built two state-of-the-art virtual reality labs, which were instrumental in helping Bristol Virginia Public Schools win one of twelve “Top Schools and Universities” designations in Virginia.

Childress has been recognized for his outstanding work in educational technology, including being named a 2023 International Society for Education “20 To Watch” Award Winner, 2022 Virginia Society for Technology Education’s “Outstanding Technology Coach of the Year” and serving as a Virginia School Board Association “Hot Topic” Conference Panelist. He has also collaborated with Virginia state lawmakers to introduce legislation promoting the growth and adoption of modern, groundbreaking technologies in public education.

In 2019, Childress helped pilot the implementation of esports for the Virginia High School League and currently leads the CodeVirginia Computer Science Ready Initiative for Bristol Virginia Public Schools. Under his leadership, the school system is on track to be among the first middle school and high schools in the state of Virginia to be labeled “CS Ready.”

Childress’ work has been showcased in local media and recognized by national publications such as the U.S. News and World Report, the Houston Chronicle, and The Washington Post. He currently serves as the Technology Advisor for the Virginia Middle School Association Board of Directors and continues to champion the use of emerging technologies to enrich learning experiences for everyone across the Commonwealth of Virginia.