Warren Goetzel, Ph.D.
About Warren Goetzel, Ph.D.
Warren Goetzel has had a dynamic career in education and instructional technology, which led him to his current position as Digital Learning Manager, Sr. at Georgia Institute of Technology Most recently, Goetzel earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Instructional Technology and Design from Georgia State University (GSU) in 2011. In 2005 he earned an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Instructional Technology and Design and a Master of Library Media (M.L.M.) degree from GSU. Prior to that he earned a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Science Education from GSU 1999 and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Ecology from Emory University in 1995. Goetzel began his professional life as a science teacher where he became interested in integrating technology into teaching and learning. After leaving the science classroom to focus on integrating technology into all content areas he served as an elementary school technology coordinator. Subsequently he accepted a position as a district level instructional technology specialist where he was responsible for technology integration for 300 teachers and administrators at three elementary schools and one middle school. Next, Goetzel was selected to serve as the Media Services Coordinator for Atlanta Public Schools. As Media Services Coordinator he manages school library media programs at 101 learning sites with a staff of 120 and an annual budget of nine million dollars. Goetzel has emerged as a leader in his field transforming school media centers into 21st century learning environments. He has presented at numerous conferences and has several professional and academic publications. He serves on the ABDO Digital, Rourke Educational Media, and Georgia Department of Education Instructional Technology advisory boards and serves as a Renaissance Learning Extraordinary Educator.