Director of IT Services
Oak Park Elementary School District 97
Oak Park, Illinois
Will Brackett has been a leader in the K-12 educational technology space for nearly 25 years after spending 3 years in the classroom as an elementary school teacher. Will brings a wealth of experience, having worked in over 10 school districts and in varied roles, including business owner, contractor, technician, engineer, and department director. He is an expert in IT infrastructure, governance, cybersecurity, operations, and project management. His passion is to better the field by mentoring and building up the next generation of IT professionals.
To disconnect from technology Will likes to spend time with his family while also pursuing hobbies of photography, travel, cooking, and woodworking.
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