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Office of Technology Services, focused on customer service.
Gail has an intuitive knack for finding great talent, allowing individuals to develop, and then soar in their areas of expertise. Highlights of Gail’s time at MCIU include writing and receiving
a grant for $3,000,000 to complete the build out of the county- wide fiber network, creating the PowerSchool partnership and leading the Hybrid Learning Initiative. In recent years, Gail has enjoyed working with the Pottstown School District as their Director of Technology.
Gail, we thank you for laying a great foundation in all areas of the Technology Office. Enjoy your retirement knowing that you have passed the reins onto others who you have mentored and equipped to carry on.
Barbara Maurer
Vision Support Teacher, Student Services
Barb Maurer provided a wealth of
experience to our organization and
has many contributions to the field
of educating students with visual
impairments. Before joining MCIU in
2009, Barb was a highly revered teacher
and Vision Technology Specialist at the
Overbrook School for the Blind. In total, Barb dedicated nearly 37 years to her field. She has touched the lives of countless students, teachers, and families throughout our region and beyond. Barb shared her knowledge as an adjunct professor enlightening the minds of our future field at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and presented at local and national conferences. She also served on the MCIU Deaf-blind Resource Team. Compassionate, Genuine, Dedicated, Proactive, Innovative, and a True Leader are words her colleagues use to describe Barb. Outside of work, Barb loves spending time with her husband, daughter, and cat. She is an active member in her church and
a devoted advocate and supporter of mental health services, addiction recovery, and LGBTQ+ youth. Barb’s presence will be greatly missed. We wish her the best as she embarks on new adventures and a fun summer with unlimited visits to her beach house!