Addis, Louisiana

Amanda Austin

The importance of intersectionality is how education, economics, music, race, and more impact our way of life and the journey towards equality and freedom.

Corpus Christi, Texas

Gillian Benedetti

Supporting others through my 5 R’s: Relationship, Readiness, Responsiveness, Reflection and     Relevance creates conditions for success.

Houston, Texas

Kelly Brown

Creating an inclusive environment where all learners are valued and respected is the key to everyone reaching their highest potential.

Little Canada, Minnesota

Rose Chu

Imagining a future where teaching is a revered profession and we feel the warmth of community support and reflect it back to our students.

Falls Church, Virginia

MaryAnn DeRosa

Teaching is the greatest profession and teachers should grow in their practice by collaborating with likeminded colleagues to achieve their dreams.

Newark, Delaware

Chanel Gaither

Founding Minorities Achieving Collegiate Success (MACS) as  a college access community and now Ascend Legacy Academy for male scholars of color.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Nashett Chaunté Garrett

Building college and career academies that provide opportunities and support every facet of student life for marginalized and minoritized communities.

Englewood, New Jersey

Marnie Hazelton

Superintendent of Englewood Public Schools, staunch advocate for student voice, and active change agent for the future of public education.

Gallatin, Tennessee

Michelle Howell

I believe that one of the biggest determining factors in the success of our students is the relationships we build with them.

Tupelo, Mississippi

Amanda Koonlaba

Amplifying the power of arts integration to cultivate wholeness within individuals and collectively build wholeness in our communities and society.

Arlington, Virginia

Alexandra Laing

Energizing educators to strategically drive the collective opportunity of our nation and its future so that everyone can learn, grow and thrive.

Dover, Delaware

Deanna Lough

I embrace courage over comfort, challenging the status quo and creating spaces where learners and educators grow, thrive, and show up authentically.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Christie Olsen

Every student, regardless of zip code, deserves to be taught by a highly effective teacher; every teacher deserves the support to become highly effective.

Orlando, Florida

Kati Pearson

Elevating students and educators during this tumultuous time, passionately supporting them in roles that influence, impact and accomplish change.

Atlanta, Georgia

Natalie Odom Pough

Evolving is our contribution to society, connecting with people across the field of education to create a true legacy of opportunities. These are my people.

Houston, Texas

Tahseen Qureshi

I’m driven to ensure that education shapes not just what students know, but also informs who they become.

Seminole, Florida

Starr Sackstein

Learning with colleagues all over the country, rethinking the what and how of helping students develop ownership in their learning spaces.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Xatli Stox

Engaging English Language Teaching professionals to create environments that promote understanding, collaboration, and success for everyone.

Orlando, Florida

Apryl Taylor

Advocating for student and educator voice through questioning and problem solving to help them find joy in their learning and growing.

Columbia, South Carolina

Tiffany Turner Hall

Personalizing learning by promoting student ownership and a sense of belonging so all members of the community can reach their fullest potential.

Freehold, New Jersey

Angello Villarreal

Modeling how classrooms can truly provide for student needs, so that they care for each other and their unique ways of being and learning and growing.