Welcome!

Kate Fahey is an Instructional Technology Specialist at a suburban Chicago high school, dedicated to using technology to transform the student learning experience. With a background in engineering and experience as a former middle school math teacher, she brings a problem-solving mindset to education. From designing and developing a student-run technology helpdesk to bringing teachers together in multi-year user groups, she focuses on fostering collaboration and innovation.

She’s especially interested in bridging the gap between new technology and real-world classroom applications, helping both teachers and students feel empowered in an ever-changing learning landscape. With a focus on practical, hands-on solutions, Kate is committed to making education more accessible and impactful for all learners.

Certifications and Organizations:

ASU+GSV, AI Innovator

CETL, Certified Educational Technology Leader, 2018 - current

Google Education Trainer

Adjunct Instructor, University of St. Francis REAL for Educators program

Personal twitter @edtechkate

District Technology twitter @lthstech.

Education:

MEd, Instructional Technology, Texas Tech University

IL K-9 PEL

Technology Specialist 5 -12

Texas 4-8 Math Teaching Certificate

BS, General Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Contact me at katefahey@gmail.com