Kalyan Balaven is an educator, writer, and leader with a deep commitment to fostering inclusive and globally-minded communities. Serving as the Head of School at Dunn School, he emphasizes international education and the development of well-rounded students. Kalyan is the host of the Whole Student Podcast, where he explores questions of belonging, community, and purpose. […]| K12 Digest
Marwa Elgezery is the Founding Head of Sakura International School, a role she took on in April after a distinguished seven-year tenure as the K-12 principal at Kansai International School. With extensive experience guiding schools through IB continuum authorization and CIS accreditation, Marwa is a reflective practitioner deeply committed to strategic planning, educational leadership, and […]| K12 Digest
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