Steve Bollar, a.k.a. Stand Tall Steve, is an educational thought leader, former Superintendent, principal, and globally recognized school culture expert. Known for his quick wit and creative insights, Steve inspires audiences to think differently about schools, education, and life. He’s been named one of the Top 30 Global Gurus in Education and authored Stand Tall […]| K12 Digest
Tanya Ortiz Franklin serves LA Unified’s Board District 7, representing 175 schools encompassing the diverse communities of Florence-Firestone, South LA, Watts, Gardena, Carson, Lomita, Harbor City, Wilmington and San Pedro. A former student, teacher, and advocate in LAUSD, Tanya earned degrees from Columbia, Loyola Marymount University, and UCLA School of Law. Elected in 2020, she […]| 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
Jen Schwanke, Ed.D., has been an educator for almost three decades, teaching or leading at all levels. She is the author of four books published by ASCD, including the recently-released The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management, and has published hundreds of articles in various education publications. In addition to providing professional development to districts in the […]| K12 Digest
When you step onto the campus of ICS Milan International School, you immediately sense a world where education is more than just academic achievement—it’s about shaping the global citizens of tomorrow. For Antonia Giovanazzi, Executive Principal at ICS Milan, this mission is personal. “Our goal is to prepare each student not just for exams, but […]| 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