Sarah Phelps
Director, Computer Science and STEM
About Sarah Phelps
Dr. Sarah Phelps is the LTC’s Director of Computer Science and STEM. A passionate advocate for hands-on, inclusive, and forward-thinking learning, Sarah takes great joy in helping students learn expansively through technology—and in partnering with educators who create those daily “eureka” moments in classrooms across Illinois.
With over a decade of experience as an instructional coach and elementary computer science teacher, Sarah has been widely recognized for her contributions to CS and STEM education. Her honors include the Emerson Excellence in Education Award and the Illinois State Board of Education’s Those Who Excel Award of Merit.
Sarah holds a wide range of degrees and credentials, including a Doctorate in Education, an Education Specialist degree in Educational Administration, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and Teaching. Her expertise and leadership continue to shape how districts approach curriculum design, instructional coaching, and the integration of emerging technologies.
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Contact Information
- Email: sphelps@ltcillinois.org
- Phone: (618) 402-5475
Sarah’s Upcoming Events
AA 4229: AI Vision & Strategy: A Leader’s Guide
| $100
This Administrator Academy (#4229) is for leaders ready to move beyond isolated AI tools and develop a cohesive, long-term vision for artificial intelligence in their school or district.
Sarah Phelps
Director, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
Exploring Computer Science in the Content Areas-Science
| Free
Are you looking for new tools to help engage students in science? Would you like to see students creating with technology instead of just passively consuming it? Join us for our third event in a series of 4 virtual workshops to learn how to incorporate computational thinking and critical thinking skills like pattern recognition, abstraction, decomposition, and algorithmic thinking.
Sarah Phelps
Director, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
Exploring Computer Science in the Content Areas-Social Studies
| Free
Are you looking for new tools to help engage students in science? Would you like to see students creating with technology instead of just passively consuming it? Join us for our third event in a series of 4 virtual workshops to learn how to incorporate computational thinking and critical thinking skills like pattern recognition, abstraction, decomposition, and algorithmic thinking.
Sarah Phelps
Director, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
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