Maria Stavropoulos is the Director of Technology for Northbrook School District 28, where she leads districtwide technology strategy, infrastructure, and innovation. A recognized voice in educational technology leadership, she serves on the board of Illinois Educational Technology Leaders (IETL) and is an active member of CoSN. Maria is passionate about helping schools navigate digital transformation through responsible AI use, cybersecurity readiness, and data-informed decision-making. Known for her human-centered leadership, she empowers teams to align technology with learning and strategic goals that strengthen teaching, foster innovation, and build supportive, future-ready school communities.