Maggie Phillips
Head of Professional Learning and Teacher Engagement — 15+ years experience — Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States (Verified)
About Maggie Phillips
An educator at heart and a leader by experience, driven by the belief that meaningful change in schools starts with empowered teachers. Over the past 15+ years, Maggie has dedicated her career to designing and leading professional learning that equips educators to innovate with confidence and purpose. Blending instructional expertise with strategic thinking, she helps schools and districts implement technology and learning solutions that are practical, scalable, and rooted in what works for teachers and students. Her approach is grounded in the belief that transformational learning begins with empowered educators. She has led cross-functional teams, developed professional learning strategies across diverse educational contexts, and partnered with stakeholders at every level — from the classroom to the district level — to design and implement solutions that work. She brings the heart of a teacher and the vision of a strategist. Maggie is skilled in turning complex challenges into actionable plans and ensuring professional learning is not just delivered, but embraced, sustained, and measured for impact. Core strengths include: - Strategic leadership in professional learning & instructional technology - Systems thinking & change management - Stakeholder engagement & cross-functional collaboration - Adult learning theory & facilitation design - Scalable coaching and capacity building Credentials & Certifications: - M.Ed. in Instructional Technology, Kennesaw State University - Microsoft Innovative Educator Master Trainer - SMART Exemplary Educator - Common Sense Media Certified - Endorsements: Teacher Leader | Coaching & Support | Online Teaching - ISTE Member Maggie leads with purpose, operates with clarity, and believes that the best professional learning drives both educator growth and organizational goals.
Specialisations
- Curriculum Development
- Digital Learning Strategy
Education
- Kennesaw State University — M. Ed., Instructional Technology
- Kennesaw State University — Bachelors, Early Childhood Education
Certifications
- SMART Exemplary Educator — SMART Technologies (Jan 2018)
- Online Teaching Endorsement — Kennesaw State University (May 2013)
- Teacher Leader Endorsement — Metro Resa (May 2010)
- TSC Coaching Endorsement — Georgia PSC (May 2015)
- Microsoft Innovative Educator — Microsoft (Dec 2016)
- Microsoft Innovative Educator Master Trainer — Microsoft (Mar 2017)
Experience
- Head of Professional Learning & Teacher Engagement at PowerUp EDU
- Classroom Technology Consultant at PowerUp EDU
- Technology Training Integration Specialist at Cobb County School District
- Teacher at Cobb County School District
Languages: English
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