Eric Rizzo began his music career teaching Kindergarten music, utilizing technology to engage his students in ways that speak to them as 21st century digital natives. This practice continued throughout his educational career, leading him to his current position as the Director of Technology at Ramapo CSD. He has presented an numerous technology and music conferences and events, and makes an effort to "step out" of his district to work with other educational institutions to learn from other's experiences, and offer suggestions and guidance as technology plays an ever increasing role in the lives of students and educators.