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Rachel Mainero is an Instructional Technology Specialist, Google Certified Educator and Trainer, and an ISTE Certified Educator. In her role, she supports learners to leverage technology in innovative, collaborative, and transformative ways. She is passionate about designing learning experiences for students and teachers that fuel curiosity, spark creativity, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.  Mainero earned a Master of Education in Instructional Design & Technology from Wayne State University. Her current educational research interests include creativity, innovation, instructional technology, maker education, and design thinking. When she is not learning about or playing with technology, Mainero enjoys building Lego structures and exploring the outdoors with her sons and husband.