Dr. John Hodge

Expert in helping schools create and sustain academic excellence

Darryl Bellamy Jr

Keynote Speaker on Fear, Uncertainty & Action

Tim Elmore

Helping C-Suite & HR Leaders Engage All Generations, Strengthen Culture & Elevate People Skills

Maureen Healy

Award-winning author, speaker and leader in the field of children’s emotional health

Angela Maiers

Pioneer of the Global Mattering Movement and Leading Voice on Human Potential in the Age of AI

Dr. Katherine McKnight

Dynamic presenter, dedicated teacher, and award-winning author with a passion for transforming literacy education

Corey Seemiller

Generational Expert and Leadership Educator

Mike Schmoker

Identified as among the best sources of practical “nuts and bolts … advice, wisdom, and insight” on effective school improvement strategies

Dr. Bobbi Wegner

Founder and CEO of Groops, Clinical Psychologist working with organizations to deepen connection, build team dynamics, and improve culture

Gian Paul Gonzalez

Inspiring educator, motivational speaker, and leader who champions commitment, purpose, and perseverance through his “All In” philosophy

Karen Mayer Cunningham

Known as The Special Education Boss, USA Today National Best Selling Author of The Epic IEP™

Rick Wormeli

Award-Winning Educator and Author, One of the first Nationally Board Certified teachers in America

Brandon Fleming

Nationally-acclaimed Motivational Speaker, Educator, Award-winning Author, and Founder & CEO of The Veritas School

Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis

Former Sandy Hook Elementary Teacher, Author of Choosing Hope, Founder of Classes4Classes

Jesse Leon

Author of “I’m Not Broken”, his Award-winning memoir chronicling his journey from being human trafficked to the halls of Harvard University

Niki Spears

Author, Expert Eduprenuer, and Chief Culture Cre8or

Dr. Temple Grandin

Author and professor of animal science whose personal story of living with autism has inspired millions

Freeman Hrabowski

President emeritus of UMBC, works with leaders on such topics as leadership, STEM, workforce development, and civic engagement

Pete Hall

CEO of Strive Success Solutions, award-winning former school principal, and author of 15 books

Ruby Payne

The #1 educational K-12 professional development speaker in the USA, and The nation’s leading expert in the “mindset of poverty”

Nick Fuhrman

Affectionately known as “Ranger Nick”, Professor of Environmental Education, and Television Host

John Almarode

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

Baruti Kafele

Award-winning principal and author of 14 books, he speaks about creating a positive school climate and culture

LeAnn Nickelsen

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

Myron Dueck

Educator, author of ‘Grading Smarter Not Harder’

Dr. Bill Daggett

Former teacher, and director with the New York State Education Dept., he moves preK-12 education systems towards more rigorous and relevant skills for students

George Couros

Leading educator in the area of innovative leadership, teaching, and learning

Steve Hargadon

Founder and director of the Learning Revolution Project; pioneered live, virtual, and peer-to-peer education conferences; popularized “unconferences”

Dave Nagel

International educational consultant, researcher whose focus areas are effective short-cycle assessments, instruction, leadership, and empowering and impactful collaboration