Las Vegas Independent School Appoints Driven Educational Technology Leader
The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain
Since 2000, The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain has been a beacon of New Excellence in Early Childhood through grade 8 independent school education in Southern Nevada. With a deep commitment to fostering students’ intellectual, social-emotional, and physical development, Dawson prepares the next generation of leaders and lifelong learners.
The School employs exceptional faculty and staff who spark student curiosity, celebrate discovery, and inspire deep learning. To achieve this, Dawson embraces research-based best practices and emerging trends in innovation, technology, instructional design, and information services, ensuring students have the knowledge and skills necessary for an ever-changing world.
The director of digital learning & technology provides the strategic vision, leadership, and hands-on management of Dawson’s technology systems, ensuring that academic and operational technology initiatives align with and support the School’s Mission. This role requires a dynamic and forward-thinking leader who can drive innovation while maintaining the reliability and security of the School’s technology infrastructure. Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, the director of digital learning & technology plays a critical role in shaping and executing the School’s strategic technology goals. This individual is responsible for evaluating and implementing new technologies, ensuring a seamless digital experience for faculty, staff, and students, and developing sustainable practices for the long-term success of Dawson’s technology ecosystem.
Dawson prides itself on its modern learning environment, which is supported by a robust 1:1 laptop program and a suite of integrated digital platforms, including Finalsite for the school website, Canvas as the learning management system, and Blackbaud as the student information system. The School seeks a leader who further enhances these systems and provides innovative, user-friendly solutions that enrich teaching and learning experiences. This position requires a highly communicative, relationship-driven, and customer-service-focused leader who values collaboration and is committed to fostering a culture of digital fluency and responsible technology use throughout the community.
The director of digital learning & technology oversees two system administrators and two media specialists/librarians. Additionally, this position collaborates closely with two educational technology integrators who report to the director of academic innovation & design to ensure the seamless integration of instructional technology in classrooms. Together, these teams will continue to advance the School’s technology infrastructure and digital learning initiatives. Dawson seeks to have the director of digital learning & technology in place by July 1, 2025.
The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain was thrilled to welcome Lane Young to the position.
Meet the new leader
Lane Young has dedicated his career to leveraging digital learning as a pathway to deeper inquiry and equity. He led technology curriculum efforts that clarified benchmarks and ensured tools were aligned with learning goals. At Phillips Brooks School, he developed a 7-year technology infrastructure plan that ensured timely, cost-effective upgrades while strengthening cybersecurity practices. At North Shore Country Day School, he successfully launched the school’s first 1:1 program. As co-lead of the Risk Management Committee, he expanded safety protocols and infrastructure while maintaining a focus on the student experience. Mr. Young has consistently balanced technological advancement with the core mission of supporting personalized, progressive education. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and an Elementary & Middle School Education Certification from Beloit College.
