Mary Wegner

Mary Wegner, Ed.D., is an Assistant Professor at the School of Education, University of Alaska Southeast. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Technology from Pepperdine University, a Master’s in Educational Technology from UAS, and a B.S. in Comprehensive Special Education and Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Education:

• Ed.D., Educational Technology, Pepperdine University
• M.Ed., Educational Technology, University of Alaska Southeast
• B.S., Comprehensive Special Education and Elementary Education, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Research and Interests: Her work focuses on educational equity, technology integration for students with disabilities, leadership in educational systems, and the transformative role of technology in learning. She emphasizes creating inclusive environments where all students thrive.

Awards:

• Recognized by President Barack Obama for innovative leadership in educational technology at the district level.

Advising/Grants: While specific grants or advisees are not detailed here, her career highlights include pioneering educational equity initiatives as a superintendent and advocating for technology-driven solutions in special education.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned in the text, though her role as faculty likely involves collaboration with UAS’s educational leadership programs.