David Bradburn
David Bradburn, Vice-President, Sales
“David Bradburn has been working in the field of assistive technology since 1984 when he joined the UK distributor for Kurzweil and other manufacturers specializing in the field of blindness and low vision. With the introduction in 1991 of Kurzweil‘s Bookwise, the world’s first computer-based reading program for individuals with dyslexia, so began David’s connection to and love of literacy solutions for sighted individuals who struggle to read and write independently.
David immigrated to Mexico in 1993 (working in partnership at the time with Pulsedata International in NZ) and 3-years later relocated to Boston in the USA to join Kurzweil Educational Systems, Inc., makers of Kurzweil 1000 and Kurzweil 3000. Following the acquisition of Kurzweil Educational Systems (2005) and IntelliTools (2006) by US-company Cambium Learning, Inc., the combined new company Cambium Learning Technologies was formed. Today David manages worldwide sales for the organization.
A frequent presenter at educational and technology conferences each year, David speaks on topics ranging from Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to study skill strategies to technology integration in mainstream classrooms.”
Roger Steinberg with his daughters
Roger Steinberg, Director of Product Management
Roger started in Sales with Kurzweil Educational Systems in 2003 covering the State of Florida. Prior to joining Kurzweil, Roger worked as an Assistive and Instructional Technology Specialist for the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) and an Inclusion Classroom Teacher at Grades 3 and 5. The foundation for Roger’s work with CLT-KI is built upon a BA Degree from St. Leo University and AA/BS Degrees from the University of Florida. Professionally, Roger’s interests are centered on Universal Design for Learning, technology, Exceptional Student Education, and literacy issues in education. Roger is a member of the Council of Exceptional Children nationally and active with his local chapter. On a personal level, Roger is happily married to an ABD (“all but dissertation”) Doctoral candidate at the University of Florida, Mary Anne, and the proud father of two healthy, happy teenage daughters, Victoria and Sydney. You can find Roger attending or watching Florida Gator athletic events in his downtime.
Madalaine Pugliese
Ms. Madalaine Pugliese has 40 years of experience in public education and is a nationally recognized speaker and authority in assistive technology. Her achievements include:
- President, Assistive Learning Technologies, LLC
- Director of Assistive Technology Graduate Program at Simmons College, Boston, MA
- Assistive Technology Consultant, Marblehead, MA Public Schools
- 2004 Pathfinder Award from MassCue
- Author of Stages Developmental Framework (book and accessible diagnostic software) (Computerworld Honors Program Laureate 2001)
- Director of the Assistive Technology Project of the Massachusetts Department of Education (Computerworld Smithsonian Laureate 2000)
- Distinguished Educator from Apple Computer, Inc., 1999
- Named as a “Shaper of the Future” by Converge Magazine, September 1999.
- Named one of the Ten Most-Influential Assistive Technology Specialists in the country by Microsoft/IntelliTools partnership
- Former Co-director of Camp Apple, summer program for educators on new instructional technology
- Founder of Adaptive Rehabilitation Technology, a nonprofit organization offering information and resources for families and individuals with needs for adaptive technologies
- Three Masters degrees: Curriculum/Administration of Education (Suffolk University), Special Education (Simmons College), and Educational Technology (Lesley College).
- Ed.S. Degree in Assistive Technology (Simmons College)
Mary Anne Steinberg, Doctoral Candidate – University of Florida
Mary Anne is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Florida, currently working on her PhD in Special Education and Literacy. She is presently writing her dissertation –“Secondary Teachers’ Usage of Technology for Instruction”. In addition to her dissertation work, she is the Project Manager for the IES (Institute of Education Sciences) grant LIBERATE (Literacy Instruction Based on Evidence through Research for Adjudicated Teens to Excel). Prior to returning to the University of Florida, she was a Learning Resource Specialist for the Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resource System and a Coordinator of Training and Resources for the Area Center for Educational Enhancement in Northeast Florida.
Mary Anne began her career as an elementary classroom teacher and reading coach.
She has been happily married for 22 years to Roger and has two amazing daughters, Sydney and Victoria.
