Xavier Cooper

Former NFL player, investor, and co-founder of the scholarship fund Everyone Learns Differently

Dedra Stafford

Helping educators bridge the digital divide and improve school performance

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

Kim Geddie

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

Brian Mendler

Dynamic Education Speaker / Author of National Best Selling book – That One Kid / Co-author of International Best Seller – Discipline with Dignity

Lynne Ecenbarger

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

Virginia Rojas

Author of Strategies for Success with English Language Learners and Educating English Language Learners

Sue Beers

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

Debbie Silver

Author, Former University Professor, Louisiana State Teacher of the Year in 1990, seeks to help teachers find the joy in the daily job of teaching

Janet Aaker Smith

Works extensively with parents, teachers, and organizations in the areas of brain compatible learning, gifted education, creative and critical thinking

LeAnn Nickelsen

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

Melissa Dickson

Bringing joy back to teaching

Carol Ann Tomlinson

Carol Ann Tomlinson is William Clay Parrish, Jr. Professor and Chair of Educational Leadership, Foundations,

Carolyn Coil

Carolyn Coil is an internationally known speaker, author, trainer, teacher, and educational consultant. In her

William Parrett

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

Judy Willis

Dr. Judy Willis, M.D. M.Ed. Dr. Judy Willis, a board-certified neurologist combined her 15 years

Jeanne Purcell

Building sustaining plans with a singular focus: to increase student achievement

Nanci Smith

Nanci N. Smith, PhD, is a full-time national and international consultant and featured conference speaker

Laura Robb

Author, teacher, coach, and speaker, Laura Robb has completed 43years of teaching in grades 4-8.

Jay McTighe

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

Carol O’Connor

Carol O’Connor, a member of the Differentiated Instruction Cadre, is a dedicated educator with 25

Dr. Diane Heacox

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