Tyrone Howard

Social Justice Advocate

Ruby Payne

Educator and Author best known for her book A Framework for Understanding Poverty

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

Ruben Perez

Teacher and Administrator, Expert on ESL and Poverty

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 and Education Leader

Hector Montenegro

Dr. Hector Montenegro began his teaching career in San Jose, California, in 1975 where he

Jo Seidel

Jo Seidel of Muncie, Indiana, is a seasoned educator who is committed to improving learning

Dr. Douglas Reeves

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

David Berliner

David Berliner is Regents’ Professor of Education. He has also taught at the Universities of