About Us
The Trusted Advice You Need for Technological Innovation
Technology is causing a renaissance in every aspect of our lives, including teaching and learning. In 1996, I started the Renaissance Institute to help educators manage this change and to share technical expertise among schools. Over the past 25 years, we have developed The Renaissance Framework as a model for the role technology can play while maintaining the cherished aspects of traditional education.
Trustworthy, independent advice is key to your organization. As fee-only advisors, we remain dedicated to our clients as a trusted resource that will always be vendor and product-neutral. Increasing accountability and effectiveness while decreasing your costs is the direct result of working with us.
Dr. Andrew Berning
Founder and President
Dr. Berning brings IT governance and technology management skills to your organization. He is an air force veteran, a former chemistry teacher, and served over 25 years as a chief technology officer in K-12 schools, overseeing all aspects of technology, including network infrastructure, online learning, integration, and evaluation. He is currently the president of The Renaissance Institute.
Areas of Expertise
- Technology Program Oversight (Best Practices in Technology Integration)
- Technology Infrastructure (Networks, Servers, & Cabling)
- Security and Privacy
- Funding, Procurement, and Erate
- Instructional Materials Management
- Digital Content Management
- Digital License Management
- Research and Best Practices in Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
- Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- Accessibility
- State and Federal Compliance Issues
- Legal Issues and Contract Law
- Accountability and Program Review
- Classroom Technology (Projection, Sound, Interactive Technology)
- Data Systems (Information and Workflow Systems)
- Online Learning and Computer-Based Instruction
Institute Values and Non-Negotiables
These core values drive our every decision:
- 1.We believe in and support public education at all levels.
- 2.We believe that teachers are the most important element in a school system and in a child's education.
- 3.We believe that technology plays a vital role in supporting teachers, administrators, and staff.
- 4.We believe that intelligent and wise use of technology will modernize education at all levels.
- 1.We will be trusted advisors to K-12 leaders and will never jeopardize that trust.
- 2.We remain vendor and product-neutral in order to maintain that trust.
- 3.All decisions and advice will be grounded in the best interest of the client.
Renaissance Institute Client List
- Beeville ISD, Beeville, TX
- Belton ISD, Belton, TX
- Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Carrollton, TX
- Copperas Cove ISD, Copperas Cove, TX
- Coppell ISD, Coppell, TX
- Corsicana ISD, Corsicana, TX
- Crowley ISD, Crowley, TX
- Denton ISD, Denton, TX
- DeSoto ISD, DeSoto, TX
- Duncanville ISD, Duncanville, TX
- El Paso ISD, El Paso, TX
- Faith Family Academy, Dallas, TX
- Fort Bend ISD, Sugarland, TX
- Granbury ISD, Granbury, TX
- Grand Prairie ISD, Grand Prairie, TX
- Highland Park ISD, Dallas, TX
- Hobbs Municipal Schools, Hobbs, NM
- Judson ISD, Live Oak, TX
- Killeen ISD, Killeen, TX
- Lindsay ISD, Lindsay, TX
- Longview ISD, Longview, TX
- Mid-Del Schools, Midwest City, OK
- Milford ISD, Milford, TX
- Military Child Education Coalition, Killeen, TX
- Park County School District 6, Cody, WY
- Plano ISD, Plano, TX
- Pleasanton ISD, Pleasanton, TX
- Richardson ISD, Richardson, TX
- Rockwall ISD, Rockwall, TX
- Sherman ISD, Sherman, TX
- Slaton ISD, Slaton, NM
- Southwest ISD, San Antonio, TX
- Stafford MSD, Stafford, TX
- Terrell ISD, Terrell, TX
- Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
- The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
- Village Tech Schools, Duncanville, TX
- Waco ISD, Waco, TX
- Waxahachie ISD, Waxahachie, TX