Karen Ladendorf is in her 5th year as a Curriculum Integration Specialist for CCSD93 where she provides professional development and support to teachers to integrate standards, technology, and personalize learning for all students. She is a doctoral candidate for Northern Illinois University’s Instructional Technology PhD program. She has also served as an adjunct faculty for Aurora University’s Masters of Arts in Educational Technology program. Karen graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Music Education, Concordia University - Chicago with a Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership, and American College of Education with a Masters of Arts in Educational Technology. She is a National Board Certified Teacher in early adult/young adult music.