As the Director of Management & Information Systems at Columbus Municipal School District, I oversee the IT infrastructure, systems, and services that support the educational mission and vision of the district. I have more than twenty years of experience in IT consulting, training, and leadership, working with diverse clients and organizations such as Harvard University, SpringBoard, and Robert Half.I am passionate about educational technology and its potential to enhance learning outcomes, engagement, and equity. I hold multiple certifications as a Nearpod and Flocabulary Master Certified Educator, as well as in Modern Project Management, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and Women Transforming Tech. I am also a PhD candidate in Instructional Systems and Workforce Development at Mississippi State University, where I also earned my MS in Instructional Technology and two bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Information Technology.