Tyrone Howard

Social Justice Advocate

Ruby Payne

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

Hector Montenegro

Dr. Hector Montenegro works with districts and administrators nationally and internationally on systemic implementation of

Kathleen Budge

Leading Expert on Poverty

John Almarode

Educational Neuroscience and the Design and Measurement of Classroom Environments that Promote Student Engagement

Sue Nelle DeHart

She has served as a classroom teacher in K–12, a teacher of the deaf, a special education teacher, an elementary principal, and a central office administrator

Dr. John Hodge

Expert in helping schools create and sustain academic excellence

Pedro Noguera

Award winning educator focused on research and advocacy efforts aimed at fighting poverty

Lynne Ecenbarger

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

Stuart Ablon

Changeable: How Collaborative Problem Solving Can Help Anyone Change at Home, at School, and at Work

William Parrett

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

Alan Blankstein

Award-winning Author, Film Maker and educational leader

Dr. Douglas Reeves

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