As Director of Digital and Learning Resources at El Paso Independent School District, Sharo leads a team of instructional specialists and staff, driving successful district initiatives in technological innovation and academic excellence. With 27 years in education, a Master's in Educational Administration, and doctoral coursework in Teaching, Learning, and Culture (STEM), she brings extensive expertise to her role. She's a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Fellow, Wakelet Ambassador, Apple Teacher, Adobe Creative, and CoSN Advisory Committee Board Member. As Founder of INNOVATEed by sharodickerson, she is dedicated to creating instructional momentum through technology integration, supporting digital literacy, and personalized learning across the district.As Director of Digital and Learning Resources at El Paso Independent School District, I lead a team implementing innovative educational initiatives. With twenty-seven years in education, a Master's in Educational Administration, and extensive STEM expertise, I bring valuable knowledge to my role. I'm a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Wakelet Ambassador, and CoSN Advisory Board Member. As Founder of INNOVATEed, I'm dedicated to integrating technology in education, designing digital literacy models, and supporting long-range planning. My passion lies in fostering growth mindsets, cultural responsiveness, and empowering students and teachers in our digital world.