Staff Directory

Meet the LTC Team

The LTC is a diverse and dynamic team committed to ensuring all students receive equitable educational learning opportunities. Interested in joining our team?

Tim McIlvain
Tim McIlvain Executive Director

Tim directs the Learning Technology Center, providing strategic leadership, expertise, and operational management for statewide technology and digital learning initiatives.

Brian Bates
Brian Bates Associate Executive Director of Professional Learning

Brian leads and develops events, programs, and resources in support of digital learning, digital citizenship, emerging technologies, technology integration, and computer science.

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer Director of Technology Services

Duane leads and supports events, programs, and initiatives related to network infrastructure, data privacy, cybersecurity, technical support, and technology services.

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing

Mindy provides leadership, expertise, and support related to broadband connectivity, equipment and device access, and funding sources, including E-Rate.

Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps Director, Computer Science and STEM

Sarah leads computer science and STEM initiatives, manages partnerships with state and national organizations, and elevates the LTC’s role as a thought leader in the K-12 computer science space.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, North

Ben leads the LTC’s RETC team and facilitates ongoing professional learning events for teachers, administrators, and technology staff in northern Illinois.

Elizabeth Radunz
Elizabeth Radunz Lead Instructional Technology Coach

Elizabeth serves as the lead instructional technology coach who works to amplify and enrich lessons, trainings, and technology integration support in northern Illinois.

Amanda Bruns
Amanda Bruns Member Engagement Manager

Amanda leads LTC Purchasing Program's member engagement by driving membership growth and support through strategic programs and statewide outreach, ensuring schools across Illinois realize substantial financial benefits.

Brayden Matsko
Brayden Matsko Manager, Digital Architecture

Brayden leads all web development projects and develops system integration solutions that support efficient internal operations.

Brian Krause
Brian Krause Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, Chicagoland

Brian develops and leads professional learning programs, trainings, and resources related to curricular integration, digital access, and technology infrastructure in Chicagoland.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, South

Emily develops and leads professional learning programs, trainings, and resources related to curricular integration, digital access, and technology infrastructure in southern Illinois.

Emily Pool
Emily Pool CS & STEM Professional Learning Specialist

Emily serves as a professional learning specialist and instructional technology coach who works to amplify and enrich lessons, trainings, and technology integration support in the Adams and Pike county region.

Hope Hardin-Borbely
Hope Hardin-Borbely Purchasing Program Manager

Hope leads vendor relations, contract negotiations, program development, and cooperative purchasing initiatives for school districts across Illinois.

Justin Morgan
Justin Morgan IT Strategy Manager

Justin provides services and consultations that help Illinois school districts maintain and enhance their technology infrastructure and networking capabilities.

Kara Zelhart
Kara Zelhart Event Project Manager

Kara shapes and supports our large conferences and other professional learning events through leadership and communication.

Kim Harden
Kim Harden Administrative Assistant

Kim provides operational support for LTC staff, events, services, and initiatives..

Kristen Cann
Kristen Cann Instructional Technology Coach

Kristen serves as an instructional technology coach who works to amplify and enrich lessons, trainings, and technology integration support.

Linda DeYounge
Linda DeYounge Program Manager of Online Learning

Linda designs, develops, and evaluates the LTC’s digital professional learning, including working with subject matter experts to create learning objectives, conduct needs assessments, and deliver interactive online PD opportunities.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, West Central

Lisa develops and leads professional learning programs, trainings, and resources related to curricular integration, digital access, and technology infrastructure in western Illinois.

Mark Okigawa
Mark Okigawa Instructional Technology Coach

Mark serves as an instructional technology coach who works to amplify and enrich lessons, trainings, and technology integration support in the south Cook County region.

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill Program Manager, AI & Innovation

Matt leads statewide efforts to help educators thoughtfully and effectively integrate artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into teaching, learning, and school leadership.

Patricia Ferris
Patricia Ferris Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, East Central

Patricia develops and leads professional learning programs, trainings, and resources related to curricular integration, digital access, and technology infrastructure in east central Illinois.

Sam Fishel
Sam Fishel Digital Content Manager

Sam leads and supports the execution and growth of LTC services through the development and creation of innovative, impactful, and timely digital content.

Stacie White
Stacie White Instructional Technology Coach

Stacie serves as an instructional technology coach who works to amplify and enrich lessons, trainings, and technology integration support in southern Illinois.

Will Brackett
Will Brackett Director, vCISO Program

Will leads and builds the LTC's statewide cybersecurity advisory program, providing K-12 districts with senior-level guidance on risk, governance, and planning.