GUESTS

Dr. Oliver Robinson
Dr. L. Oliver Robinson spent more than two decades as a superintendent in New York State. Dr. Michael Conner counts him among his “OGs,” the

Jeanene Stettner-Dutt
Dr. Jeanene Stettner-Dutt is president of the New Jersey Association of Educational Leaders, an association built to bring superintendents, principals, business administrators, and aspiring leaders

Dr. Donna Wright
Dr. Donna Wright is a nationally respected education leader, former superintendent, mentor, and advocate with more than 40 years of experience in public education. Her

Melissa Sardof
Dr. Melissa Sadorf is the executive director of the National Rural Education Association (NREA), the oldest national education organisation in the United States, founded in

Dr. Antoinette Gutierrez
Dr. Antoinette Gutierrez is an educational leader, consultant, and author whose work sits at the intersection of emotional intelligence, equity, and school leadership. A former

Rick Fernandez
Dr. Rick Fernandez is a former superintendent, former high school principal, and education leader whose work sits at the intersection of district leadership, data strategy,

Tommy Welch
Dr. Tommy Welch is Deputy Superintendent of School Improvement and Strategic Initiatives for Richmond County School System in Augusta, Georgia.

Daniel Crook
Daniel Crook is a software engineer, EDtech entrepreneur, and data infrastructure strategist whose career has moved between the classroom, the boardroom, and some of the

Stewart Brown
Stewart Brown is Director of Partnerships at Code4Kids, a cross-curricular computer science education platform he co-founded in 2018. A serial EdTech entrepreneur with multiple successful

Dr. Donna Housman
Dr. Donna Housman is CEO and founder of Housman Learning, a national leader in early childhood education and emotional intelligence. For three decades, she worked

Dr. Shokry Eldaly
Dr. Shokry Eldaly is an instructor in the doctoral department of organization and leadership at Columbia University’s Teachers College, where he is highly regarded by

Matthew Berkshire
Matthew Berkshire leads curriculum, instruction, and school improvement at Greenville Central School District in upstate New York, a role that came together during the pandemic

Michael Barnes
Dr. Michael J. Barnes is Superintendent of Mayfield City Schools (Mayfield Heights, Ohio) and President of BASA, the Buckeye Association of School Administrators.

Rob Dickson
Rob Dickson is the Chief Information Officer for Wichita Public Schools (USD 259), the largest school district in Kansas, serving approximately 50,000 students across 94

Erin Mote
Julia Fallon is the Executive Director of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), where she has spent five years leading the organization’s work at

Julia Fallon
Julia Fallon is the Executive Director of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), where she has spent five years leading the organization’s work at

Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket
Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket is a nationally recognised education leader, keynote speaker, and two-time bestselling author whose work centres on strengthening school leadership, elevating educator practice,

Paul Miller
Dr. Paul Miller is a nationally respected education leader, author, and Chief Academic Officer at Exceptional, supporting 27 charter schools in Rochester, New York, with

Mike Yates
Mike Yates is an education innovator and national voice on the future of teaching and learning. He helps lead AI strategy and educator development through

Dr. Tauheedah Baker-Jones
Dr. Tauheedah Baker-Jones is a systems leader and strategist focused on turning bold education visions into measurable outcomes. She serves as Southeast Regional Director at

Dr. Lloyd Jackson
Dr. Lloyd Jackson is the Superintendent of the Texarkana Arkansas School District (TASD), where he leads the very community that shaped him as a proud

Dr. Simone Griffin
Dr. Simone Griffin is the Superintendent of Benton Harbor Area Schools in Michigan and a PDK International Distinguished Fellow, recognized for grounded, people-first leadership in

David Heiber
Dr. David Heiber is a renowned educator, entrepreneur, and systems-level leader in student engagement and school reengagement. He is the founder of Concentric Educational Solutions,

Brian Roberson II
Brian K. Roberson II is a transformational education leader, governance advocate, and leadership coach committed to building school systems that deliver real outcomes for each

Melinda Cook
Melinda Cook is a nationally respected education strategist with 35 years of experience spanning classroom teaching, district leadership, and large-scale assessment strategy. As Head of

Dr. Mark King
Dr. Mark E. King is a veteran education leader with more than 30 years of experience across urban and majority-minority school systems, where equity, access,

Roxanna Villaseñor
Roxanna Bautista Villaseñor is a Superintendent, system builder, and long-time advocate for equity in public education.
With 25 years across TK–12, Roxanna has led at

Jody Bloyer
Dr. Jody Bloyer serves as Chief of Schools for Racine Unified School District, where her leadership is anchored in one central conviction: every student deserves

Brenda Garcia Castro
Dr. Brenda Garcia Castro is an assistant principal at Century Community Charter School in Inglewood, California, and an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University. A passionate

Kunal Dalal
Kunal Dalal is the founder of AI Parentology and co-founder of generativEDUCATION, leading initiatives that explore how artificial intelligence can elevate human potential in both

Dr. Tonia Causey-Bush
Dr. Tonia Causey-Bush is a dynamic educational leader with more than 27 years of service dedicated to transforming public education. Currently serving as Chief Academic

Rebecca Bultsma
Rebecca Bultsma lives in the messy middle between AI hype and AI doom—a place where innovation and integrity collide.
As an AI Ethics Researcher,

Glenn Robbins
Glenn Robbins is the proud Superintendent of Brigantine Public School District in Brigantine, New Jersey. A visionary leader and two-time bestselling author, Glenn has spent

Blake Haygood
Blake Haygood is a seasoned leader in gifted and advanced academics with nearly two decades dedicated to reimagining how schools identify, nurture, and support gifted

Tony Castilleja
Tony Castilleja is a Senior Account Executive with Riverside Insights, a leading provider of research-backed assessment solutions for educators and administrators.

Cody Pruitt
Cody Pruitt is a dynamic leader in Advanced Academics who is redefining what equity and excellence look like in today’s classrooms. As Advanced Academics Coordinator

Dr Bill Bradford
John Pandolfo is a leader who brings both depth of experience and a relentless commitment to excellence. Since 2020, he has served as Superintendent of

John Pandolfo
John Pandolfo is a leader who brings both depth of experience and a relentless commitment to excellence. Since 2020, he has served as Superintendent of

Candice Sears
Candice Sears is a dynamic educational leader with a proven track record of reimagining learning systems and designing transformative experiences for students. With a career

Steven Iglesias
Steven never planned on a career in education—it found him. What began with coaching baseball and working campus security quickly evolved into a calling: rethinking

Wes Kriesel
With more than 25 years in public education, Wes Kriesel brings both heart and strategy to the work of transforming learning. As Director of Innovation

LK Monroe
For over three decades, LK Monroe has been a champion for equity and access in education. With a career spanning classrooms, government, and nonprofit leadership,

Serena Reynolds
Serena Reynolds is the founder of Conceptiv, a strategic agency that helps leaders build authority, deepen trust, and drive measurable business growth.

Jennifer Womble
Jennifer Womble is a champion for forward-thinking leadership in education, blending innovation, technology, and a deep commitment to professional growth. As Conference Chair for the

Christine Fowler Mack
Christine Fowler Mack is a nationally recognized education leader with deep roots in Akron, Ohio—where she began her career as a teacher and later became

James Lane
Dr. James Lane is the chief executive officer of PDK International and Educators Rising. He most recently served as Acting Assistant Secretary and the

Susan Bearden
Susan M. Bearden, CETL is a strategic, growth-oriented education technology leader who approaches IT from an educator mindset. A former teacher and K12 IT leader,

Dr. Houston Barber
Dr. Barber is currently the Deputy Superintendent of Fayette County Public Schools. Barber has more than 20 years of experience as an educator, having previously

Dr. Pedro Roman
Dr. Pedro Roman joined the Hyde Park Central School District as the Superintendent of Schools in July 2023. Dr. Roman was drawn to Hyde Park,

Dr. Lisa Schleer
Dr. Lisa Schleer brings over three decades of PK-12 administrative and special education expertise to her role as founder and CEO of LMS Educational Consulting.

Danelle Almaraz
Danelle Almaraz is an esteemed educational leader with an impressive track record over three decades. Her wealth of experience encompasses a profound understanding of…

Dr. Vallerie Cave
Dr. Vallerie Cave is the Superintendent of Allendale Country Schools. She is an experienced K-12 Turnaround Instructional Leader. Dr. Cave is highly skilled in…

Paula Reed
Paula Reed has worked in education for over 25 years. Her experience spans higher education, K12 and pre-K services. She’s held marketing and sales roles

Dr. Andraé Townsel
Dr. Andraé Townsel is an award-winning, highly effective superintendent with a proven track record of improving student achievement, financial acumen, and…

Kai Frazier
Kai Frazier is an educator turned EdTech entrepreneur passionate about using technology to provide inclusive and accessible opportunities for underestimated communities. As the…

Ken Shelton
Ken (He/Him/His) currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked

Dr. Iris Garner
As an accomplished data-driven, innovative leader in the corporate and K-20 education arena, Dr. Garner brings 30+ years of experience in team development and…

Dr. Tony Hemingway
Dr. Tony L. Hemingway is the Superintendent of the Fairfield County School District. During his career in education, he has served students as a classroom

Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil
Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil is an experienced educational leader with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. She is skilled in…

Dr. Ron Cabrera
Dr. Ron Cabrera has been a public educator for 41 years. He has consulted and worked with multiple school districts doing turnaround work, advising central

Dr. Norman Webb
Dr. Norman L. Webb serves as program advisor for WebbAlign. Dr. Webb developed the Webb alignment methodology and original Depth-of-Knowledge (DOK) definitions…

Dr. Kristi Wilson
Dr. Kristi Wilson served as superintendent of the Buckeye Elementary School District in Buckeye, Arizona for eleven years facilitating the delivery of an…

Jason Green
Inspired by his youth development and nonprofit work as a student at Morehouse College, Jason Green has dedicated his career to creating positive change in…

Dr. Tamara Allen-Thomas
Dr. Tamara Allen-Thomas is currently the Superintendent of Clairton City School District. Dr. Allen-Thomas served as Principal/Chief Academic Officer at…

Max Brooks
Max Brooks is an highly motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic professional with 20+ years of experience in the field of education. He has proven…

Matt Monjan
Matt Monjan is the Founder of Infusedu, a sales and marketing strategy consultancy that specializes in working directly with K-12 school districts and…

Rachael Mann
Rachael Mann is passionate about all things related to education, technology, and science. She believes in the importance of shaping the educational philosophies and…

Dr. Neil Gupta
Dr. Neil Gupta began serving Oakwood City Schools as Superintendent in August 2023. Dr. Gupta holds a doctorate in educational leadership from…

Michael Horn
Michael B. Horn strives to create a world in which all individuals can build their passions, fulfill their potential, and live a life of purpose

Dr. Elizabeth Alvarez
Dr. Elizabeth Alvarez was born and raised in the Southwest side of Chicago. She is a first generation Mexican and first-generation college graduate. She received

Tom Burton
Tom Burton, superintendent of Princeton City Schools, is a proven and dynamic school educator, well known and praised for his leadership. He believes that creating

Dr. Gladys Cruz
Over a 30-year span, Dr. Gladys I. Cruz has established a distinguished career in education as a teacher and leader at the local, regional and…

Jacob Kantor
As an EdTech Advisor, Jacob Kantor collaborates with education companies to pioneer innovative solutions that empower student success. With a…

Brett Roer
Brett Roer, the Ohio Regional Director for The AI Education Project (aiEDU), advocates passionately for the equitable and safe integration of AI in…

Alex Kotran
Alex Kotran is the CEO and co-founder of The AI Education Project (aiEDU). Alex has worked in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector for nearly a

Dr. Rebecca Good
As Vice Provost of Teacher Preparation and Founding Dean of Relay Connecticut, Dr. Good believes that empowering teachers with a rigorous curriculum of…

Ash Kaluarachchi
Ash Kaluarachchi is the CEO of StartEd and a producer at EdTech Week. Ash advises and connects organizations solving problems in education. His EdTech programs

Dr. Kimberley Harrington Markus
Dr. Kimberley Harrington Markus, former New Jersey Commissioner of Education and recently retired educator of 30 years, currently serves as the…

Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr.
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. is a nationally recognized educational leader, antiracism activist, and published author who unapologetically advocates for…

Jed Stefanowicz
Through conferences, workshops, district leadership, and instructional coaching, Jed Stefanowicz leads strategic transformation of teaching and…

Amy Dujon
Amy Dujon brings over 20 years of leadership and instructional expertise to District Administration. Originally from Texas, Amy moved to south Florida for…

Eric Sheninger
Eric works with schools throughout the world, helping educators meet and exceed their potential to improve outcomes for learners. He is the founder and…

Lori Gonzalez
Mrs. Lori Gonzalez, the proud Superintendent of Lamont Elementary School District, brings a wealth of experience to her role, having served as a…

Dr. Ray McNulty
Raymond J. McNulty is the President of the Successful Practices Network (SPN). Ray is a presenter at the state, national, and international levels on the

Lj Henderson
Lj Henderson is the owner and founder of the Little STEM Academy. She is an education professional with over 25 years of experience in…

Terrence Davis
Terrence Davis has spent the last 25 years in public education in roles varying from classroom teacher to Superintendent. His TED-Ed talk would be how

Venola Mason
Venola Mason is the CEO and Founder of AchieveIt Educational Services and is an Associate Partner and Author at International Center for Leadership in Education.

Nicholas Cassius Clay
Nicholas Cassius Clay is the founder of Being One World LLC, a mindfulness company Nicholas started in October 2020 so that he could offer mindfulness

Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette
Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette is the Division Superintendent for Brunswick County Public Schools. In her tenure as Division Superintendent, she has…

Dr. Anthony Lewis
Dr. Anthony Lewis began his career as a Special Education Teacher in Montgomery, Alabama. After which, he was appointed to Assistant Principal then…

Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase
Launching her career as a substitute teacher in New York City’s Department of Education, Dr. Chase has 30 years of experience as an educator. As

Dr. Pedro Noguera
Pedro A. Noguera is the Distinguished Professor of Education at the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies and Faculty Director for…

Frank Polen
Frank Polen is beginning his ninth year as the Assistant Superintendent, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Adult Education Director at Buckeye Career Center in…

Dr. Sabba Quidwai
Dr. Sabba Quidwai gives you the skills and strategies to build your human advantage and be irreplaceable in a world with AI. For the past

David Adams
David is the Chief Executive Officer of the Urban Assembly. He started with the UA in 2014 as the Director of Social-Emotional Learning, where he…

Dr. Donna Vallese
My entire career has been dedicated to improving outcomes for students by supporting educators in implementing game-changing and…

Anthony Kim
I began my career in education by helping higher education institutions with technology projects and data. Shortly thereafter I moved into K-12 education with an…

Lynette White
Ms. Lynette White’s career in education spans 14 years and 3 school districts. She was recently appointed as the District & Community Relations Coordinator for

Dr. Darryl Henson
Dr. Darryl J. Henson, a native of Houston, currently serves as the Superintendent of Schools for the Marlin Independent School District, a rural district…

Dr. Robert Zywicki
Dr. Zywicki served the New Jersey public schools for two decades in a variety of roles including two tours as PK-12 Superintendent of Schools in

Dr. Shawna Dikins
Dr. Dinkins earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and taught ELD and English at the high school before…

Dr. Shaun Nelms
Dr. Shaun Nelms is an author and prominent figure in the field of education and school transformation.
He is the Vice President for Community

Dr Renae Bryant
My philosophy of education is it must be student centered. Student needs are the essential priority. Education must provide…

Dr. Michael Lubelfeld
Michael Lubelfeld Ed.D. has served as a public school superintendent in Illinois since 2010. Prior to becoming a superintendent, he was an…

Dr. Uyi Osunde
Dr. Uyi Osunde is the Superintendent of Schools in Stratford, Connecticut. Dr. Osunde believes that equity work is…

Jessica Ochoa
Jessica Ochoa is the Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations with the Inglewood Unified School District. Under Jessica’s leadership…

Marlon Styles
Styles is a Unifier in education who works to create cultures which people win. His mission is to inspire educators to see…

Karla Phillips Krivickas
Karla served as the Senior Director of State Policy at KnowledgeWorks. In this role, she worked with states to build education systems that support student-centered

Dr. Kristopher Childs
As a teacher, professor, consultant, and member of senior leadership teams, Dr. Kristopher J. Childs focuses on excellence in teacher content and…

Dr. Ray Sanchez
Dr. Raymond Sanchez is the superintendent of the Tarrytown School District, a position he has held since 2013. Dr. Sanchez has been an…

Dr. Jill Gildea
Dr. Jill Gildea is the Superintendent of Park City School District, Park City, Utah. Having been a classroom teacher, department leader, building principal, curriculum leader,

Dr. Bill Daggett
Bill Daggett, Ed.D., is the founder of both the Successful Practices Network and the International Center for Leadership in Education. He is recognized…

Tom Vander Ark
Tom Vander Ark is an advocate for innovations in learning. As CEO of Getting Smart, he advises schools, districts, networks, foundations and learning organizations on

Dr. Luvelle Brown
Luvelle Brown is an experienced educator who has held positions as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, school CIO, and Superintendent of Schools. Currently, Dr. Brown

Dr. Christina Kishimoto
Dr. Christina M. Kishimoto is the founder of Voice4Equity LLC and a Clinical Professor at the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern

Dr. Joe Sanfelippo
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo is the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, WI. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative

Dr. Baron Davis
Dr. Baron Davis is currently the Senior Advisor for Digital Promise. As the former superintendent of Richland School District Two in Columbia, SC, where he

Dr. Maria Armstrong
As an educator who started a second career in education, as a teacher of 11 years, counselor, AP, Principal and advanced through administrative positions as…

Rosalba Rodriguez
Rosalba Rodriguez has been in education for 20 years. She started as an instructional assistant at the district she is currently a principal at. Rosalba

Dr. Roxane Fuentes
As a public school educator for over 26 years, Dr. Roxane Fuentes has served as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, principal, Assistant Superintendent of Educational

Dr. Rosa Perez-Isiah
Dr. Rosa Isiah has served students in her community for 29 years. Currently, she serves as Director of Elementary Education, Equity, and Access in NLMUSD.

Thomas Murray
Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready SchoolsⓇ, a Project of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United

Dr. Adam Clark
Dr. Adam Clark joined the Mt. Diablo Unified School District in Concord, California as Superintendent in July 2020. He believes that educational systems need to…

Erin Jones
Erin Jones has been involved in and around schools for the past 26 years. She has taught in a variety of environments, from…

Tyrone Howard
Dr. Tyrone Howard is currently a Professor of Education in the School of Education at UCLA. In addition to this, he is the…

Dr. Melvin Brown
Dr. Melvin J. Brown was announced as the next superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools by a unanimous vote of the Montgomery County Board of Education

Dr. Dawn DuBose
Dr. Dawn DuBose currently serves as the Chief of Schools for Stafford Municipal School District and as an Adjunct Professor. Most recently she served as

Dr. Jeff Dillon
Dr. Jeff Dillon serves as the Superintendent for the Wilder School District in Wilder Idaho. In 2013, Dr. Dillon initiated a technology plan, in partnership

Dr. Tanisha Ranger
Dr. Tanisha M. Ranger is a clinical psychologist practicing in the Las Vegas Valley area. She is owner of Insight to Action LLC, a full-service

Curtis Valentine
Curtis Valentine is Co-Director of the Progressive Policy Institute’s Reinventing America’s Schools Project. Curtis comes to this position with over 15 years experience in local,

Patricia Trejo
Patricia Trejo earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a Minor in Mass Communications from The University of Florida. Her Master’s Degree is in

Dr. Susan Enfield
Dr. Susan Enfield is currently the Superintendent for the Washoe County School District in Reno, Nevada. She came to WCSD from Highline Public Schools in

Dr. Devon Horton
Since 2020 Dr. Devon Horton has served as the proud Superintendent of Evanston/Skokie School District 65, a pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade school district just north of

Dr. Barbara Mullen
Assistant Superintendent for Student Services at Cambridge Public School Dr. Barbara Mullen currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services at Cambridge Public School.

Richard A. Carranza
Richard A. Carranza is the Chief of Strategy and Global Development for IXL Learning and the founder and CEO of Carranza Educational Consulting, LLC. Having

Dr. Gustavo Balderas
Dr. Balderas began his life as the child of migrant farm workers in Eastern Oregon and developed his love of learning and passion for education

Beverly Hope
Bev Hope, MBA, has led global innovation and growth initiatives across Fortune 500 companies for over 30 years. She has deep experience…

Zandra Jo Galvan
Zandra Jo Galvan has served as Superintendent of the Greenfield Union School District since August 10, 2017. Zandra has worked in public education since 1993…

Dr. Alex Marrero
Dr. Alex Marrero leads with a vision of supporting students the way educators supported him growing up and into his career. As the child of