Dr. Allegra McGrew serves as the Director of Digital Learning at Region 4 ESC in Houston, TX. She leads a team that provides support/services for 93 school districts/charter schools in the Greater Houston area. Her focus areas include blended learning, instructional materials, library media services, online learning, and artificial intelligence. An educator for 25+ years, she’s served as a teacher, specialist, campus & district administrator, curriculum writer, and college adjunct. A graduate of the University of Houston system, she’s earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/English, a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology, a Doctorate in Leadership and Supervision, a Diploma of Professional Pastry Arts, and an Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Baking and Pastry from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. A former University Council for Educational Administration Barbara L. Jackson Scholar, she was previously awarded the Outstanding Commitment to Excellence and Innovation in Distance Education by an Individual award by the TX Distance Learning Association. She’s also a member of the National Standards for Quality Online Learning Leadership Team.