Maria Galanis
K-8 Innovation Curriculum Specialist - Deerfield Public School District 109
Maria is a public school edtech educator living in Chicago and working in the northern suburbs at Deerfield Public School District 109. My journey in EdTech began in 2001 as the Tech Coordinator at one of the middle schools in the district and my role has continued to evolve throughout the years. I am currently the DPS109 K-8 Innovation Curriculum Specialist helping introduce, integrate, and support innovative learning practices. I received an M.Ed in Curriculum & Technology because I love what tech can bring to learning, connecting people, and the world. I believe in meaningful integration of innovative technologies, the power of community, fostering individual identities, being an equity ally, and I continuously lead work and life with an open mind and heart.