Maria Vazquez-Listenbee, M.Ed, currently serves as the Lead Instructional Coach at Chicago Public Schools since August 2022. Previously, Maria held various roles within Cleveland Metropolitan School District, including IB Coordinator at Campus International High School, where achievements included developing a culturally responsive PBIS framework and leading student support teams. Maria's experience also encompasses positions at Teach For America as Senior Associate and Associate in University Recruitment and Partnerships, where recruitment strategies for diverse candidates were executed across multiple universities. Earlier teaching roles include Special Education Teacher at the District of Columbia Public Schools and a Corp Member at Teach For America. Maria holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Ohio University, along with completing the Inspired Leaders Principal Licensure Program at Cleveland State University.