Creating fun and accessible chemistry stories has been a labor of love for Colleen as a retired University of Arizona chemistry professor and author of a series of kids’ chemistry comic books. In 2023, the PBS short documentary, “Comic Book Chemistry,” was awarded an Emmy. This documentary centered around Colleen’s vision, chemistry comic book series […]| K12 Digest
Eric Francis Manu is a world-renowned authority in international diplomacy, protocol, and cross-cultural intelligence, trusted by royalty, dignitaries, celebrities, and C-suite leaders across the globe. Known as “The Gentleman with the Hat,” Eric is the founder of The British Protocol Academy, a premier institution delivering bespoke training in etiquette, leadership, and diplomacy. He is the […]| K12 Digest
Dr. Daman Harris is an award-winning education leader committed to equity, instructional leadership, and educator development. He co-founded and co-directs the BOND Project, a nonprofit supporting the recruitment and retention of male educators of color. His book, The Antiracist School Leader: What to Know, Say, and Do, is currently available. . During his 29 years as […]| K12 Digest
Julia Knight, School Improvement Adviser at Hawar International School. She has been working internationally since 2012 and is a passionate advocate for children’s well-being in and out of the classroom as well as an advocate for teacher development and research-based practice. Having worked extensively across all phases from EYFS to Sixth Form in a variety […]| K12 Digest
When you step onto the campus of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic School, the first thing you’ll notice is the sense of community—a blend of warmth and shared purpose that feels almost tangible. It’s a place where faith is as natural as breathing, woven seamlessly into every school day, every lesson, and every interaction. “Faith […]| 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
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