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Committees & Volunteer Opportunities

The Learning Technology Center, in partnership with state agencies, organizations, and districts, facilitates advisory and working groups to increase engagement and develop relevant services.

LTC Purchasing Program Ambassadors

The LTC Purchasing Program Ambassador Program unites edtech leaders from across Illinois to share expertise and drive meaningful change. It empowers K–12 educators and technology professionals to help shape the edtech landscape both in their districts and statewide.

Ambassadors champion LTC Purchasing Program’s benefits, contribute insights to publications, collaborate with peers, and provide feedback that informs new and ongoing initiatives. Their leadership strengthens networks, promotes innovation, and ensures schools have the resources they need to succeed.

Interest in becoming an LTC Purchasing Program Ambassador? Contact Amanda Bruns for more information.

Alex Mayszak
Alex Mayszak Director of Digital Learning & Innovation East Moline School District 37
Butch Wilson
Butch Wilson Director of Instructional Technology Mt. Vernon Township High School
Craig Reid
Craig Reid Director for Technology Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40
Dr. Cheri Bridge
Dr. Cheri Bridge Director of Technology Zion-Benton Township HSD 126
Dr. Todd Dugan
Dr. Todd Dugan Superintendent Bunker Hill CUSD 8
Erin Sullivan
Erin Sullivan Technology Specialist Springfield Ball Charter School
Felicia Lee
Felicia Lee District Coordinator, Technology Integration Proviso Township HSD 209
Jill Badalamenti
Jill Badalamenti Technology Coordinator Carlinville CUSD #1

The LTC’s Illinois Education and Technology Conference (IETC) is an annual event guided by an outstanding volunteer committee of current K–12 technology professionals.

Each year, this dedicated team comes together to identify the most pressing trends, emerging technologies, and persistent challenges shaping the educational technology landscape. Drawing on their firsthand experience in schools and districts, committee members work collaboratively to design a conference program that is timely, relevant, and impactful.

Interested in joining the committee? Contact us at support@ltcillinois.org

Brian Bates
Brian Bates Associate Executive Director of Professional Learning Leadership, Professional Learning Services Learning Technology Center
Hope Hardin-Borbely
Hope Hardin-Borbely Purchasing Program Manager Purchasing Program Learning Technology Center
Kara Zelhart
Kara Zelhart Event Project Manager Professional Learning Services Learning Technology Center
Karen Ladendorf
Karen Ladendorf Director of Innovation & Technology Community Consolidated School District #93
Kari Moulton
Kari Moulton Technology Instructional Coach Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53
Sam Fishel
Sam Fishel Digital Content Manager Communications Learning Technology Center
Sean Mullins
Sean Mullins Director Of Instructional Technology Olympia CUSD #16
Steve Wick
Steve Wick Science Teacher / Instructional Technology Coordinator Neuqua Valley High School
Tim McIlvain
Tim McIlvain Executive Director Leadership, Operations Learning Technology Center

The LTC Purchasing Program Ambassador Program unites edtech leaders from across Illinois to share expertise and drive meaningful change. It empowers K–12 educators and technology professionals to help shape the edtech landscape both in their districts and statewide.

Ambassadors champion LTC Purchasing Program’s benefits, contribute insights to publications, collaborate with peers, and provide feedback that informs new and ongoing initiatives. Their leadership strengthens networks, promotes innovation, and ensures schools have the resources they need to succeed.

Interest in becoming an LTC Purchasing Program Ambassador? Contact Amanda Bruns for more information.

Alex Mayszak
Alex Mayszak Director of Digital Learning & Innovation East Moline School District 37
Butch Wilson
Butch Wilson Director of Instructional Technology Mt. Vernon Township High School
Craig Reid
Craig Reid Director for Technology Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40
Dr. Cheri Bridge
Dr. Cheri Bridge Director of Technology Zion-Benton Township HSD 126
Dr. Todd Dugan
Dr. Todd Dugan Superintendent Bunker Hill CUSD 8
Erin Sullivan
Erin Sullivan Technology Specialist Springfield Ball Charter School
Felicia Lee
Felicia Lee District Coordinator, Technology Integration Proviso Township HSD 209
Jill Badalamenti
Jill Badalamenti Technology Coordinator Carlinville CUSD #1

The LTC’s Illinois Education and Technology Conference (IETC) is an annual event guided by an outstanding volunteer committee of current K–12 technology professionals.

Each year, this dedicated team comes together to identify the most pressing trends, emerging technologies, and persistent challenges shaping the educational technology landscape. Drawing on their firsthand experience in schools and districts, committee members work collaboratively to design a conference program that is timely, relevant, and impactful.

Interested in joining the committee? Contact us at support@ltcillinois.org

Brian Bates
Brian Bates Associate Executive Director of Professional Learning Leadership, Professional Learning Services Learning Technology Center
Hope Hardin-Borbely
Hope Hardin-Borbely Purchasing Program Manager Purchasing Program Learning Technology Center
Kara Zelhart
Kara Zelhart Event Project Manager Professional Learning Services Learning Technology Center
Karen Ladendorf
Karen Ladendorf Director of Innovation & Technology Community Consolidated School District #93
Kari Moulton
Kari Moulton Technology Instructional Coach Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53
Sam Fishel
Sam Fishel Digital Content Manager Communications Learning Technology Center
Sean Mullins
Sean Mullins Director Of Instructional Technology Olympia CUSD #16
Steve Wick
Steve Wick Science Teacher / Instructional Technology Coordinator Neuqua Valley High School
Tim McIlvain
Tim McIlvain Executive Director Leadership, Operations Learning Technology Center