Maria Dickerson
Director of Digital and Learning Resources,
El Paso Independent School District
United States
Sharo Dickerson, the Director of Digital and Learning Resources at El Paso Independent School District, has led a team of instructional specialists, library media and digital learning resources staff, and academic competitions staff for seven years. During her tenure, she has successfully implemented innovative frameworks and technological best practices, contributing to the district's goal of ensuring academic success for all students.
With twenty-seven years of experience in education, a Master of Education in Educational Administration, and coursework completed for a Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching, Learning, and Culture, specializing in STEM, Sharo brings extensive knowledge and expertise to her role. She is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Fellow, a Wakelet Ambassador, and a current CoSN Advisory Board Member for Driving K-12 Innovation, with multiple certifications and publications in technological best practices and critical pedagogy in education.
As the Founder and Chief Education Officer of INNOVATEed by sharodickerson: Empowering Creativity, Leadership, and Education Excellence, LLC, Sharo is dedicated to creating and sustaining instructional momentum by using technology within curriculum and instruction. She collaborates with stakeholders to support the community's vision, philosophy, and goals, providing long-range planning for technology, learning management systems, applications, and personalized learning.