Ruby Payne

International and national speaker on economic diversity and social economic class. Expert on the impact of financial and emotional poverty on learning

Dr. Katherine McKnight

Dr. Katherine McKnight is a dynamic presenter, dedicated teacher, and award-winning author.

Rick Wormeli

Award-Winning Educator / Author

Erik Francis

Specializes in teaching and learning that is standards-based, socially and emotionally supportive, and student responsive.

Dr. Richard Cash

Award Winning Educator, Internationally Recognized Education Consultant, Expert on Teaching, Curriculum Coordination, and Program Administration

Ken O’Connor

Highly sought after expert on communicating student achievement

Kim Geddie

Author and Leading Educational Consultant of Effective Strategies to Increase Student Achievement

Myron Dueck

Educator, author of ‘Grading Smarter Not Harder’

Lynne Ecenbarger

Known both for her enthusiasm and expertise, Lynne is a dynamic presenter

Tim Westerberg

Former Principal and author of Charting a Course to Standards-Based Grading: What to Stop, What to Start, and Why It Matters

Thomas Guskey

Thomas R. Guskey, Ph.D., is Professor of Educational Psychology in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky.

Lee Jenkins

Author of How to Create a Perfect School

Sue Beers

Author & Expert on School Improvement, Instructional Strategies, Differentiated Instruction, Assessment & Literacy

LeAnn Nickelsen

Founder of Maximize Learning, Author, Presenter on Differentiation, Student Engagement, Poverty, Brain Research, and More!

Melissa Dickson

Bringing joy back to teaching

Eric Mazur

Optical physicist, author of Peer Instruction, speaks on innovation in education and technology in the classroom

Tom Schimmer

Education Author and Consultant, Expert on Assessment, Grading, Educational Leadership and Positive Behavior Interventions

William Parrett

Through his books and lectures Bill has helped transform high poverty public schools into high performance schools

Allison Zmuda

A full-time education consultant specializing in curriculum, assessment, and instruction who has co-authored over 10 books

Alfie Kohn

Alfie Kohn writes and speaks widely on human behavior, education, and parenting. The latest of

Jay McTighe

Jay McTighe brings a wealth of experience developed during a rich and varied career in

Dr. Douglas Reeves

Author of more than 30 books and 80 articles on education, leadership, and organizational effectiveness

Dr. Diane Heacox

Dr. Diane Heacox is an Associate Professor of Education at St. Catherine University in St.