"Lisa A. Spencer is an accomplished Instructional Design & Technology Director with a robust background in education leadership, classroom teaching, instructional development, and academic program management. With a career spanning over two decades, Lisa has a proven track record of excellence in designing and implementing software solutions in large K12 school systems, including educational technology, Canvas LMS, and the development of training plans to increase the usage of district-wide software licenses.
Her expertise lies in upgrading and strengthening the capacity for effective employment of education technology in global strategies and programs. Lisa is a results-oriented instructional and technical trainer, known for delivering cutting-edge technical support, thought leadership, and guidance on using technology to optimize education outcomes in development and fragile contexts, from high tech to low-tech environments.
As a Director of Instructional Technology and Support at Prince George County Public Schools, Lisa has been instrumental in developing and delivering innovative content and presentations to enhance students' learning experiences. She has provided strategic leadership to a training team of 25 employees, encouraging them to achieve set goals and arranging effective training and development programs for adult learners to improve their knowledge and performance.
Lisa's leadership ensured the maximum utilization of instructional technology tools by building and improving teacher capacity and performance. She has also supervised and mentored a help desk team, technology distribution centers, IT supervisors, and a field of IT technicians to improve operational efficiency.
Her previous roles include Technology Training Supervisor, where she directed the successful integration of technology for teachers in the classroom and executed IT systemic initiatives. As a Training Manager, Lisa enhanced productivity and efficiency by providing effective training and support for administrative and central office staff on technology-based information systems and the use of technology.
Lisa holds a Doctorate in Administration and Teacher Leadership from Walden University, a Master of Arts in Education and Human Development (Technology Leadership) from George Washington University, a Master of Education (Special Education) from Howard University, and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Special Education from Bowie State University. She is also a Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) and holds several professional certifications and affiliations.
As a visionary leader, Lisa is passionate about using education technology approaches and tools to promote learning outcomes for children in low-resource contexts. Her dedication to instructional design and technology is evident in her extensive experience and her commitment to fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement."
