Digital Content Manager
Sam Fishel (he/him) serves as the Digital Content Manager for the Learning Technology Center. Sam believes in supporting civic institutions that make our communities and nation a more just, equitable, and peaceable place to live. That includes advocating for people and organizations committed to increasing access to quality education, civic engagement and voting, and addressing the needs of marginalized communities.
Sam is a proud Eagle Scout and graduate of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL, where he earned a BA in English and participated in the university’s renowned Education program. Outside of his work, Sam is an avid reader, writer, and listener of podcasts who loves media produced by diverse and gender-expansive creators – almost as much as his partner, Emily, and his Russian blue cat, Sufjan Stevens.
In its first year, the LTC Technology Leader Mentor Program connected new and veteran tech leaders across Illinois, turning challenges into opportunities and colleagues into trusted partners. The result? Stronger
AI’s importance in schools is growing, but earning educators buy-in is an open question. These intentional strategies helped me connect with my teachers and offer them a practical pathway to
Diane made me wonder – what if mentoring could be a two-way experience? Your school’s culture can also benefit from this potent blend of mutual respect and focused problem-solving.
