Dr. Katie Ritter is the Chief Learning Officer at Forward Edge and creator of Edge•U Badges. Katie was named one of the Top 100 Influencers in Edtech in 2023, and a finalist in the Visionary category for The EdTech Leadership Awards in 2023. She completed her Doctor of Education from Vanderbilt University where her research focused on leadership, instructional coaching, and educator professional development. She has served on several leadership teams including President of ISTE’s Edtech Coaching PLN. Katie is driven to empower others to realize their full potential, so they can make a positive difference on those around them!