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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
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
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