James Abela, Director of Digital Learning and Entrepreneurship at Garden International School, combines his extensive industry experience with a passion for education. Since 2012, he has been instrumental in shaping the UK computing curriculum. He is the author of The Missing Manual: Gemini AI For Teachers, Creating SwiftUI Apps in Playgrounds, Parenting and Teaching in […]| K12 Digest
Dr. James Pedersen is currently the Superintendent for the Essex County Schools of Technology which is an award-winning school district located in New Jersey. His career in education spans over twenty-nine years and includes a variety of instructional and administrative positions. He has had the opportunity to teach as an Adjunct Professor at Montclair University, […]| K12 Digest
Stephen Cox is a Senior Education Leader with a passion for innovation and the future of learning. With a background in educational leadership and a keen interest in the intersection of technology and learning, Stephen is dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of AI in education and beyond. In the grand arena of education, […]| K12 Digest
Beth has over 30 years of experience as a language educator and holds a master’s degree in multicultural teacher education. She has worked with early childhood, elementary, middle, high school, and adult language learners in rural, urban, suburban, and international school settings. She is the co-author of Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals, a best-selling book […]| K12 Digest
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
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
Christopher Herman is the Head of School at Garden School, a Nursery to Grade 12 independent college-preparatory day school in New York City. Prior to Garden School, he was Head of School at AIM Academy in Philadelphia, an independent day school serving bright children who learn differently. Chris is a graduate of the University 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
Ali was born and raised in the UK. Ali is based between the UK, Spain, and Qatar. He has served in a number of roles in international schools, such as Head of School, Director of Learning & Teaching (PreK-12), PYP/MYP/DP Coordinator, and English teacher. He is passionate about developing schools and others. Currently, he is […]| K12 Digest
Dr. L. Robert Furman is an educator, leader, principal, student, speaker, and published author. As a former teacher and now administrator, Dr. Rob serves in the foreground of everyday education. Currently, Dr. Rob serves as Chief Operating Officer at Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School outside of Pittsburgh, PA, and has truly become a […]| K12 Digest
As an inspirer, Jean has motivated many to find out exactly what they want to do for a living; especially students through his poetry, inspirational stories, and successful strategies. Having overcome his internal battles with fear and pressure to succeed as a college student, Jean used his imagination to create a career for himself. Jean’s […]| K12 Digest
PeopleBench CEO And Founder, Fleur Johnston has more than 20 years’ experience In workforce and digital transformation. Driven to create change for good, Fleur founded PeopleBench with the aim of empowering school leaders to build great school workforces to achieve the best possible outcomes for students. The teacher shortage is pervasive, spreading across districts and even […]| K12 Digest
