Congratulations to the winners of the Midwest Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Awards who attended our Regional Leadership Summit on November 3, 2023, at NIU Naperville Conference Center.
Our deserving winners are all mentioned below, in our article on the Tech & Learning website and in the magazine.


Innovative Digital Learning Director Award
Kara Thorstenson
Director of Digital Learning, Chicago Public Schools

Innovative CTO Award
Mary Jane Warden
CTO, Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15

Innovative Superintendent Award
Laurie Fiorenza
Assistant Superintendent, Oak Park River Forest High School