Matt Sherrill (he/him) is a Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center, serving Illinois’ East Central region. Always an early adopter, Matt is passionate about utilizing technology to drive impactful learning and supporting fellow educators as they grow fluent in new tech.
An educator with 15 years of classroom experience, Matt previously worked as an ELA teacher and department chair in McLean County Unit 5 schools. Matt also holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Learning and a Technology Specialist endorsement on his Illinois Professional Educator License.
In addition to his classroom work, Matt has served on his district’s AI Advisory Team where he developed and delivered AI-focused professional development to the district’s staff. He has also shared his insights as a guest speaker on AI literacy for Illinois State University’s pre-service teachers.
Contact Matt with questions and inquiries if your district is in any of these counties:
Will, Kendall, Grundy, Livingston, Kankakee, Iroquois, McLean, Logan, DeWitt, Ford, Champaign, Vermillion, Piatt, Macon, Edgar, Douglas, Coles, Moultrie, Clark, Cumberland, Shelby.
Whether you’re new to edtech or a seasoned expert, you have a voice at this table. Join us each month and walk away better prepared to support technology in your district.
Curious about how other district technology leaders are tackling challenges and initiatives in their districts? Do you have new technology projects/upgrades going on in your district that others might want to hear about? Share your voice and network with colleagues at our open discussion!
Artificial intelligence is here, and unlike what you’ve seen in the movies, AI isn’t coming to destroy humans – it’s coming to disrupt our classrooms. Should educators be afraid, excited, or both? Can educators embrace AI’s potential while ensuring their students still learn the value of creating original work?
Curious about how other district technology leaders are tackling challenges and initiatives in their districts? Do you have new technology projects/upgrades going on in your district that others might want to hear about? Share your voice and network with colleagues at our open discussion!
This training is designed specifically for school administrators who are responsible for leading their schools into the future. No prior experience with AI is required, making this session accessible for all school leaders eager to prepare their communities for the challenges and opportunities ahead, as well as those already here.
This workshop is tailored for school leaders who want to leverage AI to improve efficiency and effectiveness, freeing them up for the human element of leadership. Participants will gain insights into specific AI applications that can be immediately integrated into their workflows, empowering them to lead with confidence in an increasingly digital world. No special software is needed beforehand, making it easy to start exploring these tools right away. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just starting out, this session will equip you with the AI tools any administrator could put in their toolbox.
