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Brandi Simonsen, Ph.D.
Professor of Educational Psychology, Co-Director of Center for Behavioral Education and ResearchUniversity of Connecticut
Professor Simonsen is an expert in school, classroom, and student positive behavioral interventions and supports.
Manuel N. Ponce, Jr.
Clinical Professor & Director, Institute for School Leadership and Administration (ISLA)Loyola Marymount University
Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
Steve Benton, Ph.D.
Senior Research OfficerIDEA
Steve leads a research team that designs and conducts reliability and validity studies for IDEA products.
Ernest Rose
Professor EmeritusLoyola Marymount University
Departments of Educational Leadership & Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology
Erik W. Carter, Ph.D., FAIDD
Luther Sweet Endowed Chair in Disabilities | Executive Director, Baylor Center for Disability and FlourishingBaylor University
Passion for helping schools, churches and communities become places of belonging for people with disabilities and their families.
Laurie Leibowitz
Senior Director, Melisa Nellesen Center for AutismUtah Valley University
Leibowitz helps autistic individuals and their families thrive through innovative supports, meaningful connections, and stronger communities
Angela Dills
Distinguished ProfessorWestern Carolina University
Angela Dills's research focuses on policy issues such as school choice, accountability, peer effects, and alcohol and drug prohibition.
Shayne Piasta
Associate Professor | Teaching and LearningThe Ohio State University
Expert in reading and literacy in early and middle childhood education.
Thomas Felke, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Expert in social issues and social justiceFlorida Gulf Coast University
Thomas Felke researches social issues such as food insecurity and affordable housing.
David Kenney
PsychologistKid-Epics
David J. Kenney is a noted speaker having presented to parent and professional groups at colleges, universities and educational in-services.