Dr. Karen Hickenbottom, the Edmonds School District’s supervisor of digital studying, has obtained the Outstanding Technology Leader award from the Northwest Council for Computer Educaation.

Hickenbottom was honored for her expectational management abilities, passionate advocacy for college kids, academics, directors and workers, and her dedication to integrating know-how in significant and genuine methods.

Her 14-year profession in training, together with her two years in Edmonds, was highlighted through the award ceremony the place she obtained her award. “It is an honor to celebrate the accomplishments of Karen Hickenbottom as she receives this well-deserved award. Having worked alongside Karen from 2021 to 2023, I have witnessed her unwavering enthusiasm, creativity, and passion for educational technology as manager of digital learning & libraries in Edmonds,” stated Edmonds School District Director of Okay-12 Student Learning Jason Aillaud.

“Karen has demonstrated time and time again that she is someone who consistently will go above and beyond to ensure her team, and our teachers, are supported and empowered to succeed,” added Lisa Gonzalez, Edmonds govt director of pupil studying.

The Northwest Council for Computer Education is a not-for-profit instructional know-how skilled studying group.