Principal Center Radio

Andrea Terrero Gabbadon—Support and Retain Educators of Color: 6 Principles for Culturally Affirming Leadership

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Visit Andrea's website, www.ILMConsultingGroup.com

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About the Author

Andrea Terrero Gabbadon, PhD is a professor of education, professional learning designer and facilitator, and qualitative researcher with a background in teaching and instructional leadership. She is affiliated with Temple University and Swarthmore College and is the founder, executive director, and senior consultant at ILM Consulting Group. She presents more than 60 times a year on average and has a principal's certification, a master's degree in school leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, and a doctorate in policy and organizational studies from Temple University.

Roni Habib—Happy & Resilient - The Complete Guide to Teaching, Learning and Living

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Visit Roni's website, www.eqschools.com

Find more resources at www.eqschools.com/resources

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About the Author

Roni Habib is an expert in helping leaders, educators, and parents become happier, more resilient, more connected to their purpose, and more playful. The founder of EQ Schools, he leads workshops and speaks in organizations nationally and abroad. He holds a Masters of Education from Harvard University.

Lauren Porosoff—Teach for Authentic Engagement

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Get the book, EMPOWER Moves for Social-Emotional Learning: Tools and Strategies to Evoke Student Values

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Visit the EmpowerForwards website, www.empowerforwards.com/team

About the Author

Lauren Porosoff is the founder of EmpowerForwards, a collaborative consultancy practice that builds learning communities that truly belong to everyone and where everyone truly belongs.

Lauren has 18 years of teaching experience and has also served as a DEI coordinator, grade level dean, and leader of curricular initiatives. Her commitment to transforming the psychological experience of school has been a constant in her teaching practice, leading her to learn about values-guided behavior change in contextual psychology.

Informed by research and practice, as well as her 18 years as a teacher, Lauren develops tools and protocols that empower students and teachers to make school a source of meaning, vitality, and community.

Lisa Rusyniak—Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake Excel Center

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About the Guest

Lisa Rusyniak, CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, where she has worked for 26 years

Nate Levenson & David James—It’s Time for Strategic Scheduling: How to Design Smarter K–12 Schedules That Are Great for Students, Staff, and the Budget

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Visit the New Solutions K12 Website, www.newsolutionsk12.com

About the Author

Nathan Levenson has served as a school board member, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in Harvard, Massachusetts, and superintendent of Arlington, Massachusetts Public Schools. He currently serves as president of New Solutions K12. 

David James is managing director at New Solutions K12. A former public middle school teacher, he facilitates New Solutions K12's scheduling academy. They are the authors, together, of It's Time for Strategic Scheduling.

Mitch Weathers—Executive Functions for Every Classroom: Creating Safe & Predictable Learning Environments Grades 3-12

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Contact Mitch at Mitch@Organizedbinder.com 

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About the Author

Mitch Weathers is the founder and CEO of Organized Binder. A veteran high school science teacher, he pioneered the Organized Binder approach that has helped tens of thousands of students in grades 3 through 12 and at the college level succeed by providing them with an organized system for keeping track of their work.

Heather Bell-Williams & Justin Baeder—Mapping Professional Practice: How To Develop Instructional Frameworks to Support Teacher Growth

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Contact Heather Bell-Williams via email at ConsultHBW@gmail.com

Contact Justin Baeder via email at Justin@Principalcenter.com 

About the Authors

Heather Bell-Williams is an experienced teacher, school administrator and consultant, with over 30 years of expertise to bring to her role as Coach and Consultant. Heather holds three bachelor’s degrees in arts and education from York University in Toronto and a Masters of Education in Leadership from the University of New Brunswick, as well as several additional qualifications, including Flourishing Coach certification. Heather is co-author of Mapping Professional Practice (Solution Tree) with Justin Baeder, PhD. 

Justin Baeder, PhD. is author of Now We're Talking! 21 Days to High-Performance Instructional Leadership (Solution Tree), co-author of Mapping Professional Practice (Solution Tree), and creator of the Instructional Leadership Challenge, which has helped more than 10,000 leaders in 50 countries make a daily habit of classroom visits. He holds a PhD in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies from the University of Washington, and helps senior leaders in K-12 organizations build capacity for instructional leadership

Justin Baeder PhD: Accountability For Classroom Walkthroughs

Learn about the Instructional Leadership Challenge at www.PrincipalCenter.com/challenge 

About the Author

The Instructional Leadership Challenge was created by Justin Baeder, PhD, Director of The Principal Center. Dr. Baeder has been a full-time author and consultant since 2012.

He is the author of Now We're Talking! 21 Days to High-Performance Instructional Leadership (Solution Tree), the leading book on classroom walkthroughs, as well as Mapping Professional Practice: How to Develop Instructional Frameworks to Support Teacher Growth, with Heather Bell-Williams.

Justin served his entire career in public education as a principal and teacher in Seattle Public Schools. He holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from Seattle University and a PhD in Educational Leadership & Policy from the University of Washington.

Sheryl Cababa—Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers

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Read Sheryl's article on Systems Thinking at www.Substantial.com

Find out more about Closing The Loop at Rosenfeld Media

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About the Author

Sheryl Cababa is Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial, a human-centered design practice that is focused on systems thinking and evidence-based design, working on everything from robotic surgery experience design to reimagining K-12 education through service design. She has worked with a diverse base of clients including the Gates Foundation, Microsoft, and IKEA. She holds a B.A. in journalism and political science from Syracuse University. Sheryl is an international speaker and workshop facilitator, and teaches at the University of Washington in Human Centered-Design & Engineering in Seattle.

Crystal Frommert—When Calling Parents Isn’t Your Calling: A teacher’s guide to communicating with parents

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Visit Crystal's Website, www.CrystalFrommert.com

Follow Crystal on Twitter @mrs_frommert

About the Author

Crystal Frommert, M.Ed, has over 20 years’ experience in education as a teacher, instructional coach, school board member, adjunct college instructor, technology coordinator, and school administrator. She writes for Edutopia, Independent School Management, NAIS's Independent School Magazine and is the author of "When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling: a teacher's guide to communicating with parents."

Jay Schroder—Teach From Your Best Self: A Teacher’s Guide to Thriving in the Classroom

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Visit Jay's website, www.TeachFromYourBestSelf.org

Follow Jay on Twitter @jay_schroder

About the Author

Jay Schroder has taught high school English and social studies for the past twenty-four years in both mainstream and alternative education settings. In 2021, he founded the Teach from Your Best Self Institute, an organization with a mission to support and inspire educators while advancing a new model for revitalizing education.

Robert J Marzano, Brian J Kosena⁠—⁠Leading a Competency-Based Elementary School: The Marzano Academies Model

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Visit the Marzano Resources website, www.marzanoresources.com

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About the Author

Brian J. Kosena, EdD, is the founding principal of John E. Flynn a Marzano Academy, and currently serves as Director of Teaching & Learning for Westminster Public Schools. Dr. Kosena has been an educator since 2006, with a background as a principal, instructional technology coordinator, and high school social studies teacher. 

Mike Schmoker—Results Now 2.0: The Untapped Opportunities for Swift, Dramatic Gains in Achievement

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Visit Mike's website www.MikeSchmoker.com

About the Authors

Dr. Mike Schmoker is a former administrator, English teacher, and football coach. He has written dozens of articles for educational journals, newspapers, and TIME magazine as well as multiple books for ASCD. In an EdWeek survey of national educational leaders, he was identified as among the best sources of practical "nuts and bolts…advice, wisdom and insight" on effective school improvement strategies. Schmoker is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by the National Association of Secondary School Principals for his publications and presentations. As a much sought-after presenter, he delivers keynotes and consults internationally throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, China, and Jordan. He is the author of Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning and Leading with Focus: Elevating the Essentials for School and District Improvement.

PJ Caposey & Bryan Wills—Cracking the Coaching Code: Using Personality Archetypes to Maximize Performance

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Visit PJ's website, www.PJCaposey.com/

Follow PJ on Twitter @MCUSDSupe

About the Authors

Dr. PJ Caposey is the Illinois Superintendent of the Year, a sought-after speaker and consultant, and the author of numerous articles and 9 books. 

Dr. Bryan Wills is a chiropractor, entrepreneur, executive coach, and keynote speaker who helps people chase after their dreams. 

Lisa Lande—Engagement by Design: Creating Learning Environments Where Students Thrive

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Visit the Quaglia Institute website, www.QuagliaInstitute.org

 

About the Author

Lisa Lande, is Director of International Programs at the Quaglia Institute for School Voice & Aspirations, and is the co-author of Engagement by Design: Creating Learning Environments Where Students Thrive

Bryan Goodwin and Kris Rouleau—The New Classroom Instruction That Works: The Best Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement

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Visit the McREL website, www.McREL.org

Follow Bryan on Twitter @BryanRGoodwin

Follow Kris on Twitter @KrisRouleau 

About the Authors

Bryan Goodwin is President & CEO of McREL International,  
Kris Rouleau is Vice President of Learning Services and they are the co-authors together of The New Classroom Instruction That Works: The Best Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement

Gail Markin—Beyond Self-Care: Leading a Systemic Approach to Well-Being for Educators

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Visit Gail's website, www.GailMarkin.ca

Follow Gail on Twitter @MarkinGail

Visit the Beyond Self-Care Facebook Page

About the Author

Gail Markin is a counsellor, teacher, author and speaker who is committed to promoting well-being in the education workplace. She now works as an educational consultant helping educational leaders to embed and support well-being in their workplaces.

Dr. David Franklin—Advice from the Principal’s Desk: 5 Pillars of School Leadership

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About the Author

Dr. David Franklin is an award winning school administrator, education professor, curriculum designer, presenter, consultant. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from California State University, East Bay, and serves as Adjunct  Professor of Education for Colorado State University.  He is also a Marzano Research fellow trained in High Reliability Schools, Instructional Rounds, Collaborative Teams, and PLCs.

JP Frame—School-Wide Progressive Discipline Model

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Contact JP via email @jp.frame@hotmail.com

About the Author

JP Frame holds a Master's in Guidance Counseling and serves as a behavior interventionist at the high school level, and more than 24 years of experience at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Michael Lehan—Supporting Student Athletes

Visit the IMG Academy Website, www.IMGAcademy.com

Read The74's Article about Michael's Work 

About Michael Lehan

Dr. Michael Lehan is Head of School at IMG Academy. A former NFL cornerback with the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns, he served as principal of Osseo Senior High School, which then became ranked as one of "The Best High schools" in the nation by US News & World Report, and was subsequently named Minnesota High School Principal of the Year and served as assistant superintendent in Osseo Area Schools. At IMG, he oversees, organizes, and grows the world-renowned school’s academic programs, as well as its specialized athletic programs.

Douglas Reeves—Fearless Coaching: Resilience and Results from the Classroom to the Boardroom

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Follow Doug on Twitter @douglasreeves

Visit the Creative Leadership website

About the Author

Douglas Reeves, PhD is the founder of Creative Leadership Solutions. The author of more than 30 books and 100 articles on leadership and organizational effectiveness, he has worked in all 50 US states and more than 20 countries around the world. He has been recognized by NASSP, NSDC, the Australian Council of Educational Leaders for his work, and other organizations for his work, and has written widely on school leadership, equity, accountability, grading, creativity, coaching, and psychological safety. 

Bradley James Davies—School Leadership from A to Z: How to Lead Well Without Losing Your Way

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Visit James' Website www.BradleyJamesDavies.com

Follow James on Instagram @Bradley.James.Davies 

About the Author

Bradley James Davies is an executive leadership coach, author, and speaker with more than two decades of experience as a teacher, coach, and elementary, middle, and high school principal.

Julie Causton—The Way to Inclusion: How Leaders Create Schools Where Every Student Belongs

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Visit the Inclusive Schooling website, www.InclusiveSchooling.com/PR

Find Inclusive Schooling on Facebook

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Find Inclusive Schooling on LinkedIn

About the Author

Dr. Julie Causton is a bestselling author, inspiring speaker, and inclusive education advocate. The founder and CEO of Inclusive Schooling, she is a former tenured professor in the Department of Teaching and Leadership at Syracuse University, where she headed the Inclusive Elementary Education Program. A former elementary, middle, and high school special education teacher, she has conducted presentations focusing on engaging ways to educate all students within the context of general education that have inspired and uplifted educators and families throughout the United States and helped them learn the most cutting-edge inclusive practices. Julie is the author of a dozen books about inclusive education and has published articles in over 30 educational research and practitioner journals.

Lori Cohen—The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development

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Visit Lori's website, www.LoriCohenConsulting.com

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About the Author

Lori Cohen is an educator, writer, artist, and coach. Through her coaching, consulting, and professional

development design and facilitation, Lori works to create the conditions for everyone to thrive. She has written for English Journal, EdWeek, the California Teacher Development Collaborative.

Andrea Gribble—Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity

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Visit www.SocialSchool4EDU.com/

Follow Andrea on Twitter @andreagribble

About the Author

Andrea Gribble has a love for cheering people on, helping them do their best, and shining a spotlight on their accomplishments. As the founder of #SocialSchool4EDU and host of the podcast, Mastering Social Media for Schools, she helps schools recognize their daily awesomeness and share that story with the world.

Robert Feirsen & Seth Weitzman—From Conflict to Collaboration: A School Leader’s Guide to Unleashing Conflict’s Problem-Solving Power

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About the Authors

Dr. Robert Feirsen has served as an assistant principal, principal, deputy superintendent, and superintendent of schools. He teaches courses in school leadership at Manhattanville College.

Dr. Seth Weitzman served 27 years as a principal, totaling three decades of school building administration, all in middle schools. He held leadership positions in professional associations and professional learning networks at the district, county and state levels.

Jamie Sears—How to Love Teaching Again: Work Smarter, Beat Burnout, and Watch Your Students Thrive

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Visit Jamie's website, www.NotSoWimpyTeacher.com

Follow Jamie on Instagram at @NotSoWimpyTeacher

About the Author

Jamie Sears is a former 3rd grade teacher and creator of “The Not So Wimpy Teacher”, an education blog that spans across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, email, and similarly named podcasts. With half a million teachers and administrators in her tribe, she teaches educators how to better help their students and themselves.

Andrew Knips & Michael Savoy—Equity in Data: A Framework for What Counts in Schools

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Follow Michael on Twitter @msavoyphd

About the Authors

Andrew Knips has more than a decade of experience teaching students, leading teams, and coaching leaders in Philadelphia's public, alternative, and charter schools. He is an education leadership coach, executive coach, data consultant, and racial literacy trainer. Previously, he was a high school English teacher and school administrator.  He has presented at conferences such as AERA and NCTE and has published articles on blogs such as Edutopia and Education Post.

Michael Savoy has 25 years of educational experience, including teaching mathematics at the middle school, high school, and college levels; working with community organizations on school policy, advocacy, and involvement; and working with K–12 teachers, teacher leaders, and administrators to improve the equitable education experiences and opportunities for all their students. He is the author of several journal articles and book chapters on educational change.

Rae Hughart—Teachers Deserve It: What You Deserve. Why You Don’t Have It. And How You Can Go Get It

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Visit the Teach Better website, www.teachbetter.com

Follow Rae on Twitter @RaeHughart

About the Author

Rae Hughart is a Middle Level Math Educator in Illinois, creator of the Teach Further Model, Instructional Assistant Professor at Illinois State University, and the Director of Training & Development for the Teach Better Team. After being inducted into the Illinois State University Hall of Fame in 2017, Rae was awarded the 2018 First Place Henry Ford Teacher Innovator Award for her innovative educational impact through the Teach Further Model. Additionally, Rae serves on several Educational Boards including the Association of Illinois Middle Schools (AIMS).

Cassandra Erkens & Tom Schimmer—Concise Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Assessment and Grading

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Follow Casandra on Twitter @cerkens

Visit the Anam Cara Consulting website www.AnamCaraConsulting.com

Visit the All Things Assessment website, AllThingsAssessment.info

About the Authors

Cassandra Erkens is a presenter, facilitator, coach, trainer of trainers, keynote speaker, author, and above all, a teacher. She presents nationally and internationally on assessment, instruction, school improvement, and professional learning communities.

Tom Schimmer is an author and a speaker with expertise in assessment, grading, leadership, and behavioral support. He is a former district-level leader, school administrator, and teacher.

 

David Price—The Power of Us: How We Connect, Act, and Innovate Together

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Visit David's website, www.DavidPriceOBE.com

About the Author

David Price, OBE is an international expert in how organizations of all types learn, innovate and make themselves fit for the future. He is a highly sought-after public speaker, and his work has been praised by countless organizational clients as well as Sir Ken Robinson and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. He is the author of two best-selling books, Open: How We’ll Work, Live And Learn In The Future, and The Power Of Us: How We Connect, Act, And Innovate Together.

 

Barbara Oakley & Beth Rogowsky—Uncommon Sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn

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Visit Barbara's website, www.barbaraoakley.com

Visit Beth's website www.bethrogowsky.com

About the Author

Barbara Oakley, PhD, is the bestselling author of A Mind for Numbers and a professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Her research involves bioengineering with an emphasis on neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Dr. Oakley is an internationally recognized expert on learning and on creating high-quality online materials for massive open online courses (MOOCs). With Terrence Sejnowski, she teaches one of the world's most popular MOOCs, called Learning How to Learn.

 

Beth Rogowsky, Ed.D., is a professor of education at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. In addition to completing post-doctoral training in neuroscience, she has fourteen years of experience teaching English language arts to middle-schoolers in rural and urban public schools.

Tom Guskey—Implementing Mastery Learning 3rd Edition

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About the Author

Thomas R. Guskey, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky. A graduate of the University of Chicago’s renowned Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistical Analysis (MESA) program, he began his career in education as a middle school teacher, served as an administrator in the Chicago Public Schools, and was the first Director of the Center for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning, a national educational research center. He is the author/editor of twenty-five books and over three hundred articles published in prominent research journals as well as Educational Leadership, Kappan, and School Administrator. Dr. Guskey served on the Policy Research Team of the National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future, as well as on the task force to develop the National Standards for Professional Development. He was named a Fellow in the American Educational Research Association and was awarded the Association’s prestigious Relating Research to Practice Award. He was also awarded Learning Forward′s Outstanding Contribution to the Field Award and Phi Delta Kappan′s Distinguished Educator Award. 

Eric Carbaugh and Laura McCullough—Building Educator Capacity Through Microcredentials

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About the Authors

Eric M. Carbaugh, PhD, is a full professor in the Department of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where he instructs both undergraduate and graduate courses. As an educational consultant, he has worked with teachers and leaders at more than 100 schools and districts on a variety of topics related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. He is a coauthor of Designing Authentic Performance Tasks and Projects and the quick reference guide Principles and Practices for Effective Blended Learning. He has teaching experience at both the elementary and secondary levels and serves as the journal editor and a board member for the Virginia ASCD chapter.

 

Laura McCullough, EdD, recently retired after serving nine years as executive director of ASCD's Virginia affiliate, where she was responsible for designing and overseeing a range of professional learning programs as well as outreach services such as innovation forums, VASCD's Profile of a Classroom, and a statewide network for new teachers. McCullough is active in policy and advocacy work, representing VASCD in the legislature and other policy arenas. She has taught at the elementary, middle, high school, and university levels, and has experience as an elementary principal and district administrator.

 

Jorge Valenzuela—Raising Equity Through SEL: A Framework for Implementing Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Teaching and Restorative Practices

Get the book, Raising Equity Through SEL: A Framework for Implementing Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Teaching and Restorative Practices

Visit Jorge's website www.LifelongLearningDefined.com

Follow Jorge on Twitter @JorgeDoesPBL

Read the article, "Shared Agreements for Working Together Benefit Teachers and Administrators"

 

About the Authors

Jorge Valenzuela is an education coach, author, and advocate with more than two decades of experience as a classroom and online teacher, a curriculum specialist, and a consultant. His work focuses on improving teacher preparation in instructional design, project-based learning (PBL), computational thinking and computer science integration, STEM education, and equity and SEL integration. Jorge is an adjunct professor at Old Dominion University and the lead coach at Lifelong Learning Defined. He's the author of several books on robotics, environmental science, and SEL, including his new book Raising Equity through SEL.

A. Keith Young—The Instructional Coaching Handbook: 200+ Troubleshooting Strategies for Success

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Visit Keith's Website www.AKYConsulting.com

Follow Keith on Twitter @A_KeithYoung

About the Authors

Dr. Keith Young is an author, trainer, consultant, and leadership coach, with experience as a school principal and English and Math teacher in Colorado, Arizona, and Puerto Rico. Keith trains and coaches administrators, teacher coaches, and school leadership teams around the world through his company AKYConsulting.

AJ Crabill—Great On Their Behalf: Why School Boards Fail, How Yours Can Become Effective

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Visit AJ's website, www.ajc7.com

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About the Authors

AJ Crabill is an author and school governance expert who currently serves as the Conservator of DeSoto ISD in Texas. He has served on the Council of Great City Schools executive committee, the Missouri School Boards Association, as Board Chair of Kansas City Public Schools, and as Deputy Commissioner of the Texas Education Agency.

Hedreich Nichols—Finding Your Blind Spots: Eight Guiding Principles for Overcoming Implicit Bias in Teaching

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Visit Hedreich's website, www.Hedreich.com

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About the Authors

Hedreich Nichols is an author and educational consultant helping teachers and districts amplify the voices of all students. With her Solution Tree title, Finding Your Blind Spots: 8 Guiding Principles to Overcome Implicit Bias in Teaching, Hedreich combines her experience as a “One Black Friend” and educator with academic research and pedagogical strategies to ensure that educators have the skills and knowledge they need to create more equitable classrooms and campuses. Her 5 social justice titles with Cherry Lake Publishing further support these goals in the classroom. Her workshops and courses are highly sought after because she sees it as her mission to promote unity, even when teaching on topics considered divisive.

Rhonda Roos—The Deliberate and Courageous Principal: Ten Leadership Actions and Skills to Create High-Achieving Schools

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Follow Rhonda on Twitter @DrRhondaRoos

Visit Rhonda's website, www.RhondaRoos.com

About the Authors

Rhonda J. Roos, PhD is an educational speaker who coaches principals, district leaders, and administrative teams in the complex and ever-challenging work of leading schools. A past state middle school principal of the year, Rhonda has served as a central office leader and taught at the university level, and she's the author of The Deliberate & Courageous Principal.

Michael Gaskell—Radical Principals: A Blueprint for Long-Term Equity and Stability at School

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About the Authors

Dr. Michael Gaskell is a veteran middle/upper elementary school principal in East Brunswick, NJ. He writes extensively on school culture, trauma, and educational leadership, and mentors new principals through the Leaders to Leaders program. 

Mike Lahiff—ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection

Learn more about ZeroEyes on ZeroEyes.com

Follow ZeroEyes official Twitter @ZeroEyesAI

Listen to Molly Hudgens discuss the mental health aspect of school violence prevention and her book, Saving Sycamore: The School Shooting That Never Happened on Principal Center Radio

About Mike Lahiff

Mike Lahiff is CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes, an intelligent video analytics company that uses artificial intelligence with existing security cameras to detect weapons and send alerts to local staff and first responders. 

Mr. Lahiff previously served as Director of Digital Programs at Comcast NBC Universal, and spent ten years in the United States Navy as a Navy SEAL.

He holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Rebecca Rolland—The Art of Talking with Children: The Simple Keys to Nurturing Kindness, Creativity, and Confidence in Kids

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Visit Rebecca's Website, www.RebeccaRolland.com

Follow Rebecca on Twitter @Rolland_rg

About the Authors

Dr. Rebecca Rolland is a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and is on the faculty at the Harvard Medical School. She also serves as an oral and written language specialist in the Neurology Department of Boston Children's Hospital and as an advisor in curriculum development for the World Bank. As a nationally certified speech-language pathologist, she has worked clinically with populations ranging from early childhood through high school and has provided teacher professional development. She lives in Boston with her husband and two conversation-loving kids.

Jane Kise & Ann Holm—Educator Bandwidth: How to Reclaim Your Energy, Passion, and Time

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Visit Jane's Website www.JaneKise.com

Visit Ann's Website www.AnnHolm.net

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Follow Ann on Twitter @AnnHolmNet

About the Authors

Dr. Jane Kise is founder of Differentiated Coaching Associates, has worked as a consultant for 30 years, specializing in executive and instructional coaching and professional development. She is also the author or coauthor of over 25 books, including Doable Differentiation; Holistic Leadership, Thriving Schools; Differentiated Coaching; and Creating a Coaching Culture for Professional Learning Communities. She holds an MBA in finance from the Carlson School of Management and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of St. Thomas, where she is an adjunct professor for the doctoral program.

Ann Holm is a professional certified coach specializing in executive, leadership, and personal development. She is an MBTI Master Practitioner and is known as a thought leader in integrating psychological type theory with other coaching models, including Emotional Intelligence, Positive Intelligence, and Polarity Thinking, where she holds certifications. In addition, Holm has 25 years of experience in applied brain science as a speech-language pathologist specializing in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation. She is a frequent podcast guest and is the author of numerous articles and blogs.

Joy Kelly—Handle with Care: Managing Difficult Situations in Schools with Dignity and Respect

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About the Author

Joy Kelly has served as a head of school, principal, and teacher for nearly 30 years. She is the co-author with Jimmy Casas of Handle with Care: Managing Difficult Situations in Schools with Dignity and Respect

Ken O’Connor—Repair Kit for Grading: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades

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About the Author

Ken O'Connor is an independent consultant known internationally for his work in helping educators communicate about student achievement with grades that are CALM - consistent, accurate, learning-focused and meaningful. He's the author numerous books on grading, including the Repair Kit for Grading: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades, now in its 3rd edition.

Ron Beghetto & Laura McBain—My Favorite Failure: How Setbacks Can Lead To Learning and Growth

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About the Authors

Ronald A. Beghetto, PhD is an internationally recognized expert on creative thought and action in educational settings. He holds the Pinnacle West Presidential Chair and serves as a Professor in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University.

Laura McBain is a designer, educator and the co-director of the K12 lab at the Stanford d.school. As a human-centered designer, her work focuses on understanding the ecosystem of education and finding meaningful opportunities to advance racial and social justice.

Chester E. Finn, Jr.—Assessing the Nation’s Report Card: Challenges and Choices for NAEP

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Chester E. Finn, Jr. is a distinguished senior fellow and president emeritus at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute and a senior fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. He has previously served as Professor of Education and Public Policy at Vanderbilt, and was the United States Assistant Secretary of Education for Research and Improvement. He is the author of numerous books on testing, accountability, and education policy.

Jim Henderson—3Q Check-Ins: How To Pay Attention To The People You Can’t Afford To Lose

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Dr. Jim Henderson is the creator and head coach of the 3Q Check-In System. You may have heard him on This American Life or seen his live stage events with William Paul Young, author of The Shack.

Gary Orfield & Nicholas Hillman—Civil Rights and Federal Higher Education

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Nicholas Hillman is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he is also a faculty affiliate with the Institute for Research on Poverty and the La Follette School of Public Affairs.

Gary Orfield is Distinguished Research Professor of Education, Law, Political Science & Urban Planning at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he is also codirector of the Civil Rights Project he co-founded at Harvard University in 1996.

Michelle Young, Ann O’Doherty, & Kathleen Cunningham—Redesigning Educational Leadership Preparation for Equity

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About the Authors

Michelle D. Young is Dean of the School of Education at Loyola Marymount University. She is a former Executive Director of UCEA.

Ann O’Doherty is aTeaching Professor and Director of the Danforth Educational Leadership Program at the University of Washington, and served as a member of Justin's dissertation committee.

Kathleen M.W. Cunningham is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policies at the University of South Carolina.