Beth has over 30 years of experience as a language educator and holds a master’s degree in multicultural teacher education. She has worked with early childhood, elementary, middle, high school, and adult language learners in rural, urban, suburban, and international school settings. She is the co-author of Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals, a best-selling book […]| K12 Digest
Kristy Venne has over 20 years of experience in PK-12 education, workforce development, and community engagement. She has served as a teacher, principal, and district administrator in central Ohio. Kristy earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Art Education and her Superintendent License from The Ohio State University. Kristy’s leadership includes roles as the founding […]| K12 Digest
Nikki Henry is the Chief Communications Officer for Fresno Unified School District, leading public engagement for over 70,000 students and 10,000 employees. A strategic leader, she has transformed the district’s communications from reactive to proactive, fostering transparency and trust. Nikki played a key role in guiding Fresno Unified’s strategic planning and is passionate about humanizing […]| K12 Digest
Michele Gay, founder and executive director of Safe and Sound Schools, is an internationally recognized leader in comprehensive school safety. After the tragic loss of her daughter, Josephine, in the Sandy Hook School shooting, Michele turned her grief into action, dedicating her life’s work to protecting and educating school communities. As the primary author of […]| K12 Digest
Carl Morris, Co-Founder of educave, draws on extensive insights gained while building and scaling other EdTech and Education businesses, such as The Online School, EDAI, and Carfax Education. Through these experiences, Carl developed a deep understanding of what founders require to navigate the unique challenges within the Education Industry and achieve sustainable growth. With over […]| K12 Digest
With more than 30 years’ experience in the K-12 EdTech sector, Michael E. Spencer is CEO and Founder of Global Expansion Strategies, a Silicon Valley-based growth, advisory and investment firm that works with education companies to expand globally. He is also a sought-after investor, board member and advisor for innovative and high-growth EdTech ventures. Michael […]| K12 Digest
Erin Mote is the CEO and Founder of InnovateEDU. In this role, Erin leads the organization and its major projects, including its policy and strategy portfolio. She leads the organization’s work on creating uncommon alliances to create systems change – in special education, talent development, artificial intelligence, and data modernization. An enterprise architect, she created, […]| K12 Digest
As a passionate, strategic senior leader of product, service, and technology in the global education and virtual learning industries, Dr. Shelly Shires transforms learning and education experiences by leading end-to-end lifecycle development and execution. She has distinguished herself as a positive, empathetic leader who can deliver industry-leading educational experiences to students around the globe. Currently, […]| K12 Digest
Trish McKeel is the Regional Director of Programs for the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), supporting TX, OK, AR, MS, and LA. A dedicated educator for 30 years, she spent 17 years as a classroom teacher and 13 as a campus administrator. Trish served as TEPSA Region XI President, was named Assistant Principal of the […]| K12 Digest
Dan Fitzpatrick is one of the world’s foremost voices on AI in education. The bestselling author of The AI Classroom and the new book Infinite Education, he has empowered 100k+ educators and leaders worldwide to embrace innovation. An award-winning strategist and regular media contributor, Dan’s mission is to help schools prepare the next generation for […]| K12 Digest
Juliana Finegan, VP of Educator Experience at Vivi, leads initiatives to enhance global educator impact, including a free web-based tool for teachers. With 20 years as a Title 1 educator, TFA alum, researcher, and non-profit leader, she is dedicated to advancing educational equity through the strategic implementation of edtech solutions. Formerly Managing Partner at The […]| K12 Digest
Evan Erdberg is the President and Founder of Proximity Learning and has 15+ years of experience putting students first as a digital education entrepreneur. Evan, a pioneer in online education, revolutionized K-12 learning by introducing virtual teacher staffing through Proximity Learning Inc. (PLI). His work ensures that students nationwide have access to quality education, addressing […]| K12 Digest
Michalitsa Papasotiriou is an accomplished educational leader and Head of Educational Partnerships in Technokids Greece. For more than 17 years, Mrs. Papasotiriou has been spearheading the creation of innovative and game-based learning curricula for over 50% of the private schools across Greece and Cyprus. Renowned for her groundbreaking work in advancing technological education for students […]| K12 Digest
Tia Morris is an advocate for equity, dedicating more than 25 years to improving educational opportunities for young people. In 1998, she began her teaching career with the NYCDOE through Teach For America and returned in 2020 as Executive Director. Tia has served as Executive Director for Teach For America New Jersey, a founding member […]| K12 Digest
Eric Francis Manu FRSA is an Executive Leadership Coach and Etiquette Consultant, TEDx Speaker, Lecturer, and Entrepreneur who has held positions in both the Financial Services and Corporate sectors. He is the founder and Principal of the International British Protocol Academy and a successful philanthropist. Known as “The Gentlemen with the hat “and his philosophy […]| K12 Digest
Dr. Rebecca Good is a recently retired educator who has been a teacher, principal, central staff executive director, and school superintendent in the Dallas area. She is also a nationally sought-after educational expert, who is often heard on podcasts, TV, and radio stations across the country talking about the latest hot education topics. She has […]| K12 Digest
David Rushby is the co-creator of Nautilus, an online school leadership platform that enables schools to accurately self-evaluate their provision using an iPad or tablet. He’s proud to have a career that began as a special educational teaching assistant, before teaching in a large inner-city school in Hackney, east London. David then went on to […]| K12 Digest
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Dr. Nkechi Fluker is a director and educator in the virtual learning environment in the United States. She also does work as a content writer/subject matter expert, author, and educational consultant for educators and parents. She has worked within the educational field for 18 years, with 11 years as a middle school math teacher along […]| K12 Digest
Jamie Merrill is the President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, steering one of the largest Boys & Girls Clubs organizations in the nation. Under her leadership, more than 12,000 youth are served annually across 41 Clubs in six counties. A strategic and transformational leader, Jamie brings with her more than 18 years of executive experience serving […]| K12 Digest
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Dr. Sheldon Berman, having been a superintendent across 28 school years, is currently the Co-chair of the Special Olympics National Education Leadership Network and Lead Superintendent for Social-Emotional Learning for AASA, The School Superintendents Association. He was a member of the Council of Distinguished Educators of the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development […]| K12 Digest
Dr. Sharon Jones, Ed.D is the founder and CEO of the dot Consulting and the Dottie Rose Foundation, where she creates, innovates, and implements cutting-edge technology focused on new age education. She has found her passion in education and has served as a computer science expert for the past 20 years, bridging the gap between […]| K12 Digest
Matt Topliss is an international school leader and experienced educational consultant with a demonstrated history of sustained success in educational leadership. He has completed an MA in Education and NPQH. Matt has led schools in the UK, Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, and from August 2024, Japan. He is a Leadership Performance Coach and NPQ Assessor. Matt […]| K12 Digest
Ali was born and raised in the UK. Ali is based between the UK, Spain, and Qatar. He has served in a number of roles in international schools, such as Head of School, Director of Learning & Teaching (PreK-12), PYP/MYP/DP Coordinator, and English teacher. He is passionate about developing schools and others. Currently, he is […]| K12 Digest
Steve is an award-winning educator with over 35 years of classroom and leadership experience. As a sought-after consultant, trainer, and author, he empowers school leaders and teachers worldwide, specializing in leadership development, pedagogy, and impactful classroom practice. Steve holds fellowships from the Chartered College of Teaching and the Royal Society of Arts. His international work […]| K12 Digest
Dr. L. Robert Furman is an educator, leader, principal, student, speaker, and published author. As a former teacher and now administrator, Dr. Rob serves in the foreground of everyday education. Currently, Dr. Rob serves as Chief Operating Officer at Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School outside of Pittsburgh, PA, and has truly become a […]| K12 Digest
As an inspirer, Jean has motivated many to find out exactly what they want to do for a living; especially students through his poetry, inspirational stories, and successful strategies. Having overcome his internal battles with fear and pressure to succeed as a college student, Jean used his imagination to create a career for himself. Jean’s […]| K12 Digest
PeopleBench CEO And Founder, Fleur Johnston has more than 20 years’ experience In workforce and digital transformation. Driven to create change for good, Fleur founded PeopleBench with the aim of empowering school leaders to build great school workforces to achieve the best possible outcomes for students. The teacher shortage is pervasive, spreading across districts and even […]| K12 Digest