Beverly K. Johnson is a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition and Transformation Coach, and Founder of The EPIC Academy and Genesys Fitness. After being a Zumba instructor for years, Beverly knew her influence included more than helping “forgotten women” lose weight. She has grown her coaching practice into serving men and women who need a makeover from the inside out. Beverly is a member of the International Sports Sciences Association. Having been featured in dozens of national and international magazines, Beverly has been recognized as a contributor to SwagHer Magazine, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and Black Speakers Network

Morgan Cave is a K - 12 Director of Instructional Technology in a 1:1 district in North Texas. She has 18 years of experience in the world of public education, including 12 years in the elementary classroom, and 5 years of K-12 central-level support. She is passionate about creativity and leveraging technology to design learning that is accessible for all learners. Morgan is an ISTE Certified Educator as well as an Apple Distinguished Educator.

Dr. DeAvila Ford, LCSW, a Memphis native, is a practicing Millennial Mental Health Therapist. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and her Master of Social Work from the University of Memphis. She obtained her Doctor of Behavioral Health at Freed-Hardeman University.Her research and clinical interests involve connecting mental health and the millennial generation. She hopes that individuals who struggle with abandonment, rejection, depression, anxiety, abuse, etc., will work to become more transparent, vulnerable, and heal from their past. DeAvila has her private practice, providing virtual mental health counseling services to residents in Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Georgia, and Arkansas.She is also the author of two journals: The Therapeutic Journal and The Therapeutic Journal: Toxic Relationships Edition! Both journals consist of 30 prompts to aid in healing, processing traumas, and winning in relationships! When she is not providing therapy sessions, she enjoys conducting professional development workshops for organizations such as students of universities, social workers working in the school system, etc. Some of her topics include managing burnout, compassion fatigue, and utilizing your social work license to build multiple streams of income. Website: AskDeAvilaSade.com

An educator with over twenty years of experience, Debbie Tannenbaum works each and every day to “transform” learning using technology. During her time in education, she has served both as a classroom teacher in various grades and as an elementary technology coach. Outside of the classroom, Debbie promotes using technology tools to amplify student learning in her work as an educational technology consultant, author, blogger and speaker. You can connect with Debbie at http://TannenbaumTech.com . Book link: https://amazon.com/dp/177753495X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_90SQQGDB2STB101XDZKQ

Morgan Lyons is the Founder and Creator of Growing Beyond the Books. At the start of the pandemic, she was a fourth-year ELA teacher, who was devastated to be out of her element- in the classroom. While home, she became engrossed with the Enneagram. Her research helped her better understand herself and the tendencies she has. Morgan learned how she handles stress, success, communication, collaboration, conflicts, and structure/organization. These qualities DIRECTLY  impact the classroomWhen schools were reopened, she quickly realized that people were not the same. Educators need support and NOT just with the curriculum. This is when Growing Beyond The Books was born.  Mission StatementAt Growing Beyond The Books, our goal is to: develop individuals both personally and professionally improve communication, confrontation, and cohesiveness among all school faculty, staff, and students prosper empathy to enhance the school environment and amplify healthy relationships for all, building a true culture and community.While our company is based in Fort Worth, Texas, her team serves schools throughout the U.S.

Laura Steinbrink, a teacher for 27 years, presents technology and instructional practices at workshops locally, around her state, and nationally. She is also an educational consultant. Laura teaches Pre-AP ELA 10 and freshmen English for the Waynesville R-VI School District. Laura is the author of www.rockntheboat.com, a Feedspot Top 200 blog in Education, and she has published articles for Matt Miller, Denis Sheeran, and articles for ISTE, ISTE TEN, Buncee, Kahoot, Getting Smart, Parent Square, Classtime, and other educational related companies. Laura is also a contributing author in the following educational books: 100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL School  Leaders Should Stop Doing &100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL Teachers Should STOP Doing, published by Pushbound EDU; Focused Environments, Stories of Change Vol 3, published by Connected Learning; and In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking by Rachelle Dene Poth, published by Edumatch Publishing. Laura’s work in the classroom has been featured in: ISTE’s Empowered Learner Magazine, What Works: Sketchnoting engages students while building comprehension, Designed to Learn by Dr. Lindsay Portnoy, and featured twice in Tech Like A Pirate by Matt Miller. Laura also co-authored a Microsoft Education course: Creative Expression and Social-Emotional Learning with Francesca Arturi of Buncee. More recently, Laura became a content creator for the app, Zigazoo. Her channel is called, Bienvenidos.@SteinbrinkLaura (Twitter)@SteinbrinkLaura (Instagram)@SteinbrinkLaura (Voxer)@SteinbrinkLaura (Wakelet Profile)

Tisha is an innovative district Student Engagement & Professional Development Specialist, international speaker, Canva Learning Consultant, Canva Education Creator, podcast host, and author from Southern Oregon. She has served as a district Tech Integration Specialist and taught Family & Consumer Science for 25 years. Additionally, she has served in various leadership roles at the region, state, and national level. Tisha is the author of the book, Make Learning MAGICAL, which unlocks seven keys to transform teaching and create unforgettable experiences in the classroom. ​In 2018, she was a recipient of Medford School District's Golden Pear Educator Secondary Teacher Award and a first place winner of the Henry Ford Innovation Nation Educator Award.  Tisha is passionate about infusing joy, passion, play, and gamified strategies to immerse and empower our 21st century learners and make learning a MAGICAL experience for all! She connects globally with educators around the world continuously reaching beyond her comfort zone to grow and help transform the educational landscape so all learners can thrive.

As a high school gifted and talented educator, curriculum specialist, author, and educational consultant, Dawn’s primary goal is to support educators and school leaders with planning learning that ignites curiosity and that engages and inspires students in ways that impact their growth and achievement every single day. In her many roles, Dawn has taught in urban, rural, and suburban districts meeting the needs of children with diverse backgrounds. She is co-moderator of the Saturday morning Lead Like a PIRATE (#LeadLAP) Twitter chat and the author of Plan Like a PIRATE: Designing Extraordinary Learning Journeys for Every Student.Connect with DawnOn the web: www.educationundone.comTwitter: @DHarrisEdS | @EducationUndone Instagram: @dharrieds | @education.undoneFacebook: dawnmharris | @educationundoneEmail: dawn@educationundone.com

As the co-founder of a revolutionary behavioral health program, Charle partners with school districts to improve the well-being of both staff and students. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the unique lens of a seasoned teacher and a licensed therapist. Her clinical work in trauma and crisis intervention gives her clear insight to truly understand our fractured mental health system. Charle provides your team with practical, sustainable solutions to transform your entire school culture. As a Keynote Speaker, she delivers a powerful message to education leaders all over the world sharing relatable stories and leaving them with strategies to begin implementing real change. Connect charle@thrivingschool.org 859.878.6755 www.thrivingschool.org

Katie Kinder, author of Untold Teaching Truths. Katie has been an educator since 2006. Keynote speaker, facilitator, instructional coach, teacher of the year, and educational award winner, she has been bringing her message of hope and fun to educators all over the nation. From Orlando, Florida to McAlester, OK, and many stops in between, she believes that life is fun, and learning should most definitely be fun!

Will Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District, serving grades K 12. He is also a digital transformation strategist, writer, and podcaster. Prior to taking on a full-time instructional technology role, Dr. Will was a social media strategist for a career development company. He is best known for his work in assisting educators in going digital and has helped teachers leverage the power of technology to reimagine the learning experiences of their students. In 2016, Dr. Will was one of three educators selected as a Mississippi Spotlight Speaker at the Mississippi Educator Computing Conference and served as a Schoology Ambassador from 2015 - 2018. Dr. Will speaks and presents often at conferences about the effective use of technology in the classroom. In addition to his speaking, Dr. Will has written for Schoology Exchange, District Administration, EdSurge, iNACOL, and TechEdge magazine. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Radio, TV, and Film and Child and Family Studies from The University of Southern Mississippi and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Management from Capella University. Dr. Will is the director of The Edupreneur, a documentary that explores the lives and careers of educators who have become educational consultants.

Tristal Watson comes from a family who has always valued education and has dedicated her life to creating equitable learning opportunities for all students. After graduating from college, Tristal began her career as an AmeriCorps tutor in a rural Mississippi school district. After spending a year cultivating the young minds of kindergartners and realizing the lasting impact she had on students, Tristal decided to pursue a career in education. She worked as a teacher and coach before being accepted into the Principal Corps program at the University of Mississippi. Upon graduating, she accepted a role as assistant principal and would later go on to be a head principal. Tristal Watson is a creative & energetic visionary leader who creates positive school culture by building quality relationships and keeping students first! Tristal is currently a first-year doctoral student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education as a member of the 12th cohort of the Ed.L.D. program. She is excited to continue working to improve the quality and reach of K12 education for all.

Joyce Marter is a licensed psychotherapist with 25 years of experience and is an award-winning counselor, leader and entrepreneur who founded, built, and successfully sold Urban Balance, a national outpatient mental health company with seventeen locations in six states. She is a national keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and pens the Mental Wealth blog for Psychology Today. Joyce is routinely consulted as a mental health expert in the media, featured in such outlets as U.S. News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes, and MTV. Her book, The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life, was published by Sounds True last summer and will be internationally published in Spain, Latin America, China and Korea later this year. Recognized globally as a mental health thought leader, please welcome Joyce Marter.LinkedIn: Joyce MarterFacebook: Joyce Marter LCPC Twitter: @Joyce_Marter Instagram: Joyce.MarterYouTube: Joyce MarterPinterest: @joycemarter1Website: www.joycemarter.comBook website: www.financialmindsetfix.com

Locha Brooks is the founder and CEO of 1st Class Educator. One of the leading school consulting firms providing staff development and assistance to educational organizations. Ms. Brooks has a passion for promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and access which is shown throughout her organization’s commitments.Ms. Brooks started her post-secondary education journey with an Associate of Arts in Communication from St. Louis Community College while working a substitute teacher. Next, she proudly graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education with a focus in English content from Harris-Stowe State University while serving as an In-School Suspension Coordinator. Upon graduating Ms. Brooks proudly secured a positions as high school English Language Arts instructor.Always hungry for learning, Locha leveled up and received a Master's Degree in Education Administration from Lindenwood University located in St. Charles, Missouri.  She also completed post-graduate work at Harvard University in the Women in Educational Leadership program. With her experience she has served in education for over 14 years. She has moved through the ranks of the educational field and has the experience and understanding to help clients transform their careers and workplace culture. Ms. Brooks now offers an 8-Week Course of how to start a School Consulting Firm through the School Consultant Accelerator program.Locha is a dedicated member of several professional education organizations including NABSE, NEA, NEA Black Caucus, and ILA. With her expertise, she has also written and assisted with curriculum revisions.Staying on the leading edge of the latest practices and trends in education, Locha attends several conferences and workshops to better assist clients. Now, with the help of her 1st Class Educator team, she continues to lead professional development initiatives on various topics from cultural competency training, behavioral intervention and support, classroom management, beginning teacher assistance and beyond. Locha is the proud mother of two wonderful boys, Pharaoh and Sire. When she is not helping educators and future entrepreneurs perfect their craft, you’ll find her spending time with her children and traveling the world.

Dr. Dan Kreiness is an instructional leader, podcast host, author, and speaker who constantly searches for the most effective ways to advance education and produce high student achievement. Dr. Kreiness has worked in education for over 17 years as a school administrator, instructional coach, intervention specialist, and classroom teacher while working in districts in the New York City metro area in New York and Connecticut. Dr. Kreiness holds a doctorate degree in leadership and master’s degrees in adolescent education and educational leadership. His original research and dissertation is called “Transformational Leadership to Inspire Growth Mindset in Classroom Teachers.”Dr. Kreiness hosts the popular Leader of Learning podcast which can be found on all podcast apps and music streaming services and was ranked #7 on Feedspot’s list of the Best 35 Educational Leadership Podcasts. He has also been a guest on several other podcasts. Dr. Kreiness is also a published author, having contributed chapters to 100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL School Leaders Should STOP Doing, 100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL Teachers Should STOP Doing, Edumatch Snapshot in Education (2017) Volume 2: Professional Practice and The EduMatch Teacher’s Recipe Guide: Survive and Thrive in the Kitchen and Beyond. He is currently under contract with Edumatch Publishing to publish a solo book.Dr. Kreiness is an expert presenter at education conferences and trainings on topics including leadership, growth mindset, student engagement, various instructional technologies, and content creation and branding. Dr. Kreiness was named to the 2017 class of ASCD Emerging Leaders. He is also a Google Certified Educator, Microsoft Certified Educator, Nearpod PioNear, Flipgrid Ambassador, WeVideo Certified Educator, and Wakelet Ambassador. His specific educational interests include leadership, educational technology, and student engagement.

Victoria Thompson is an Education Industry Executive at Microsoft, an instructional designer for EduSpark, and an ISTE Ambassador. She has been in education for seven years and began her journey teaching fifth and sixth grade math and science in Summerville, SC. After completing her masters degree in curriculum and instruction she moved to the Seattle, WA area in 2018, where her career has pivoted to focusing on digital transformation, STEM integration in schools, technology in instruction, and using technology to bridge equity gaps in education. She has presented at ISTE, FETC, TCEA, ImpactEducation, CUE, and DigCitSummit on topics such as creating inclusive math classrooms, culturally responsive STEM education, and equity in educational technology. Additionally, she was recently awarded the title of one of the top 30 K-12 IT influencers in 2021 by EdTech Magazine.

Will Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District, serving grades K 12. He is also a digital transformation strategist, writer, and podcaster. Prior to taking on a full-time instructional technology role, Dr. Will was a social media strategist for a career development company. He is best known for his work in assisting educators in going digital and has helped teachers leverage the power of technology to reimagine the learning experiences of their students. In 2016, Dr. Will was one of three educators selected as a Mississippi Spotlight Speaker at the Mississippi Educator Computing Conference and served as a Schoology Ambassador from 2015 - 2018. Dr. Will speaks and presents often at conferences about the effective use of technology in the classroom. In addition to his speaking, Dr. Will has written for Schoology Exchange, District Administration, EdSurge, iNACOL, and TechEdge magazine. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Radio, TV, and Film and Child and Family Studies from The University of Southern Mississippi and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Management from Capella University. Dr. Will is the director of The Edupreneur, a documentary that explores the lives and careers of educators who have become educational consultants.

Tisha Poncio, M.S. Learning Technologies, served in public education for 21 years as a classroom teacher and a digital learning specialist. She has presented at numerous educational technology conferences across the nation and in her home state of Texas speaking about student leadership, student autonomy, digital citizenship for all ages, and meaningful technology integration. She is currently serving as a Digital Learning Specialist for Wakelet!

Megan Gierka aspires to eradicate illiteracy. She is currently employed at the AIM Institute for Learning and Research as a Senior Content Developer and Facilitator. An architect of instructional design and school improvement systems, she has served in preschool through postsecondary roles and supplied strategic MTSS guidance and K-8 intervention. With a humble upbringing and career in Title I schools, Megan recognizes the power of our profession and supports educators by creating and facilitating high-quality literacy content.

Connie Hamilton has served the field of education as a teacher, instructional coach, elementary and secondary principal, and district curriculum director. She is the author of four books including the latest, 7 Mindshifts for School Leaders. Connie is known for hands-on, practical approaches to solving instructional snafus. Educators love how she offers specific strategies that actually work and can be used immediately. Often referred to as “The Questioning Guru”, Connie has a unique ability to coach administrators and teachers to guide them through reflection and professional discovery for an amazing PD experience.