Lisa Schwartz

Lisa Schwartz

Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region

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About Lisa Schwartz

Lisa Schwartz (she/her) serves as the LTC’s Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for west central Illinois. Lisa is passionate about meaningful professional development and creating teacher and student leaders. She facilitates professional learning events regionally and statewide; provides consultation and support to school districts related to digital learning and technology integration; and develops instructional materials for school administrators, teachers, and students throughout the west central region.

Prior to joining the LTC, Lisa was an educator in Quincy Public Schools. Today, she remains committed to serving the same educators she worked beside by fostering impactful professional growth and nurturing teacher and student leadership.

Lisa is a certified teacher, a Google for Education Certified Trainer, a Google Certified Educator, and an Apple Education Trainer. She holds a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Quincy University and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Western Illinois University.

Service Area

 

Contact Lisa with questions and inquiries if your district is in any of these counties:

Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough, Knox, Fulton, Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Adams, Schuyler, Brown, Mason, Cass, Menard, Pike, Scott, Morgan, Sangamon, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison.

Certifications

Google Certified Educator Level 1 (Fundamentals)
Google Certified Educator Level 2 (Advanced)
Google Certified Trainer
Minecraft Mentor
Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE)
Seesaw Ambassador
Book Creator: Ambassador
Wakelet Ambassador
Wakelet Certified
Mote Ambassador
Kami Hero
Hapara Champion Program: Trainer
Nearpod Certified Educator
Screencastify Master Screencaster
Adobe Creative Educator: Level 1
Common Sense Educators, Schools, and Districts
Pear Deck Coach
Edpuzzle Coach
Merge Ambassador
Certified Education Technology Leader
Apple Learning Coach
Apple Educator Trainer
iRobot Ambassador
Robolink Ambassador

Contact Information

  • Email: lschwartz@ltcillinois.org
  • Phone: 217-372-1468

Lisa’s Upcoming Events

An Educator’s Guide to Canva

| Free

Are you familiar with Canva’s basics and want to learn more? Discover how Canva can transform your teaching and engage your students! This hands-on session will guide you through using Canva’s templates, presentation tool, whiteboard, and docs for lesson plans and student collaboration. We will also explore Canva’s Magic AI. Come prepared to interact through group discussions and activities.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

Navigating Digital Waters: From Well-Being to Thriving

| Free

As schools begin to address the ongoing student mental health crisis, educators can do more to foster well-being in their classroom – especially around technology habits and use. Join us as we explore practical strategies for maintaining digital well-being, including resources to help students practice balancing technology use – for school and for entertainment – with their individual mental health.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

Microsoft and AI

| Free

As AI becomes more integrated into education, many roles evolve. Educators and administrators increasingly guide, evaluate, and refine AI supported processes—while continuing to apply professional expertise and judgment. Learn how to use free Microsoft AI tools to make your life easier.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

An Educator’s Guide to Canva

| Free

Are you familiar with Canva’s basics and want to learn more? Discover how Canva can transform your teaching and engage your students! This hands-on session will guide you through using Canva’s templates, presentation tool, whiteboard, and docs for lesson plans and student collaboration. We will also explore Canva’s Magic AI. Come prepared to interact through group discussions and activities.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

LEGO Education using Spike Prime and Prime Essential Kits

| Free

Join us for an interactive session focused on LEGO Education, including how it can be used to bring STEM learning to life in your classroom. Students learn to work collaboratively and solve problems creatively – all while “playing” with a familiar set of tools that are easy to manage.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

3D Printing (STEM Cohort)

| Free

Join us for a 3D Printing workshop, where creativity meets technology, where we will explore the fascinating world of 3D printing alongside experts from the University of Illinois Fab Lab.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center