How to Leverage Your Educator Network to Boost Your Professional Development

Patricia is an instructional technology coach for the Learning Technology Center Illinois. She has worked in education for 20 years as a classroom teacher, reading/ math interventionist, and instructional coach. Patricia is an ISTE Certified Educator, Google Certified Coach and Trainer, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and ISTE Community Leader. She advocates for digital equity and building teacher efficacy by utilizing technology to transform learning and empower student agency.

Pattie Morales is a technology innovation expert with over eighteen years of experience in education. In her current role as Instructional Technology Specialist, Pattie works with school administrators, instructional staff, and students to create engaging and authentic learning experiences that leverage technology while supporting learning objectives. As a Future Ready Team leader, Pattie is passionate about empowering teachers to take the lead. Pattie is a Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL), ISTE Certified Educator, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from UW-Milwaukee, and Master’s Degrees in K-12 Special Education and Learning and Technology from Western Governors University.