With a career spanning over two decades in education, Erin Cockrell assumed diverse roles, including a K-12 business owner, author, coach, national K12 leader, curriculum writer, and professional development manager. Through collaboration with 40,000+ educators and students, she has gained unique insights into successful teaching and learning. Her focus lies in reigniting the joy of […]| K12 Digest
Contrary to popular belief, students enter classrooms across the globe–your classroom and ours–doubting themselves, worried about their safety, suffering from basic needs insecurity, and searching for friends. These emotions are often unspoken but deeply felt, shaping the way students think about schooling (cognitive), feel about education (affective), and engage with teachers and peers (behavioral). Figure […]| K12 Digest
Originally inspired by her personal journey through teen addiction, Kriya Lendzion is now a veteran School Counselor, fiercely dedicated to helping educators prevent and intervene early in students’ addictive and self-destructive behaviors. She brings her expertise as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, Certified Prevention Specialist, and Adolescent Therapist to schools across the world, serving as […]| K12 Digest
Currently working as the High School Pathways Counselor at Green School Bali in Indonesia, Jim Faherty also sits on the Board of Learners as one of the Teacher Representatives. He is dedicated to serving his students and celebrating their unique and diverse post-secondary pathways, which range from Cornell to circus school to climate justice at […]| K12 Digest
Ms. Tevis Haynie, MS. M.A., has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (P4-5) from Western Kentucky University, holds a Master’s in human Behaviors/Services from Capella University, and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership with two certifications in Professional Performance Coaching and Global Leadership from Lipscomb University. With 23 years vested in education, she has spent […]| K12 Digest
Dr Peter Davies is a learning and leadership coach with a special interest in the impact of religious belief on school culture. He has worked in Massachusetts for the Department of Education and was a major contributor to school review as part of the “No Child Left Behind” legislation. He has also worked as an inspector for the […]| K12 Digest
Meet Tracy Ibrahim, M.Ed., a highly experienced trainer and educational consultant with SAMA Training Institute. With a passion for empowering schools and educators, Tracy delivers comprehensive program training and professional development workshops, bringing her extensive expertise to a wide range of educational topics. Hailing from Texas, Tracy boasts an impressive educational career spanning over 25 […]| K12 Digest
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Dr. Terry Ross is a transformational leader and literacy expert dedicated to educational excellence. With a proven track record in fostering growth mindset principles, Dr. Ross has led significant improvements in academic achievement and school performance. As the inaugural principal of Getwell Elementary School and former principal of Kingsbury High School, he created optimal learning […]| K12 Digest