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EPISODE · Sep 14, 2025 · 27 MIN

86. Control+ALT+Achieve: Meet Affton's IT Team

from Affton Unplugged · host tbracht

This episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast features Superintendent Travis Bracht interviewing four IT professionals—Bill Wagner, Adam Jasinski, Rachel Watson, and Brandon Clark—from the Affton School District to celebrate National IT Professionals Day. The discussion highlights the diverse responsibilities of IT staff, extending beyond simple computer fixes to include network maintenance, security monitoring, and implementing new technologies. They share memorable challenges, such as server crashes, ransomware attacks, and the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside the enjoyment derived from supporting students and teachers and the variety inherent in their roles. The team also discusses the future of technology in education, emphasizing the impact of AI and the ongoing need for infrastructure upgrades, while stressing the importance of communication and patience from staff regarding IT requests.

This episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast features Superintendent Travis Bracht interviewing four IT professionals—Bill Wagner, Adam Jasinski, Rachel Watson, and Brandon Clark—from the Affton School District to celebrate National IT Professionals Day. The discussion highlights the diverse responsibilities of IT staff, extending beyond simple computer fixes to include network maintenance, security monitoring, and implementing new technologies. They share memorable challenges, such as server crashes, ransomware attacks, and the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside the enjoyment derived from supporting students and teachers and the variety inherent in their roles. The team also discusses the future of technology in education, emphasizing the impact of AI and the ongoing need for infrastructure upgrades, while stressing the importance of communication and patience from staff regarding IT requests.

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