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
Braydon Giles is a dedicated educational leader with experience in both government and independent sectors. As Head of Middle School at St John’s Anglican College, Brisbane, he has strengthened academic and pastoral care programs for Years Seven to Nine, fostering a supportive environment where students thrive. Beyond his school leadership, Braydon is Vice President of […]| 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
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