Kris Hagel
Chief Information Officer, Peninsula School District (Wash.)
A veteran K-12 education technology leader with 24 years of experience, Kris Hagel serves as CIO of Peninsula School District in Gig Harbor, WA, overseeing IT, communications, and school safety. He specializes in architecting technology solutions that support Universal Design for Learning and align with pedagogical best practices. As a recognized thought leader in Generative AI for education, he frequently speaks on its applications in K-12 settings. His focus is on leveraging emerging technologies to create inclusive learning environments while guiding strategic digital transformation in schools.
