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

Contact Information

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

Lisa’s Upcoming Events

ROE 26 & 33 Tech Meeting

| Free

Eager to see educational technology innovation in action? Join this open networking group for a monthly peek into how schools in your area are harnessing classroom technology, enhancing their networking capabilities, and more. Area technology leaders can also use this time to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss pertinent tech topics impacting their schools.

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

Bringing NASA-Inspired STEM to your Classroom

| Free

Mission control for STEM-centered learning is closer to home than you think! Join us for an introduction to the Challenger Learning Center at Heartland Community College. During this overview, we’ll highlight some of the Center’s programs and explore how their NGSS-aligned virtual missions can bring NASA-inspired STEM learning to your students.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Julia Ossler
Julia Ossler
Director, Heartland Community College

TEQnology Awareness Day

| Free

This in-person event, intended for teachers, tech directors, and admins, aims to raise awareness about the latest advancements in STEM technology, how they can be implemented in your schools, and their impact on your students. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just curious to learn more, this mini-conference is perfect for you!

Engage in workshops led by Professional Development Specialists and check out the exhibit area to experience demos led by product experts, where you can learn practical skills and gain insights into the programs and services available to your schools.

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

AI in the Classroom

| Free

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?

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

ROE 40 Tech Meeting

| Free

Eager to see educational technology innovation in action? Join this open networking group for a monthly peek into how schools in your area are harnessing classroom technology, enhancing their networking capabilities, and more. Area technology leaders can also use this time to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss pertinent tech topics impacting their schools.

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

ROE 51 Tech Leadership Meeting

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You are invited to an open forum discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking opportunity is open to all educational technology professionals, including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other roles interested in exploring the present landscape of technology in our schools.

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