Stacie Pettit, PhD

Associate Professor · Augusta University

A respected leader in middle level teacher education and meeting the needs of marginalized young adolescents.

Social Media Use in Middle Grades Education Documentary Novels for Middle Grades Foster Care and Education Middle Level Education Mathematics Education

James C. Kaufman, Ph.D.

Professor · University of Connecticut

Dr. Kaufman's research focuses on creativity and educational psychology.

Creativity and Personality Creativity and Equity Creativity and Meaning Creativity and Positive Psychology

Nikki Koontz

Assistant Vice President of Marketing Communication · Southern Utah University

Specializing in branding, integrated marketing and communication planning, and crisis communication

Higher Education Marketing Crisis & Emergency Management Crisis Communication Strategic Marketing and Communications Reputation Management

Kelly Brooksher

Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University

Kelly Brooksher researches special education.

Co-Teaching Models Assessment Special Education Grading Course Rigor

Cherjanét Lenzy, Ph.D

Associate Provost · Fielding Graduate University

Cherjanét Lenzy is an experienced teacher and scholar with demonstrated knowledge of higher education and student affairs.

Student Leadership Supervision & Mentoring Diversity/Social Justice Education Student Affairs Program Planning and Administration

Dr. Ron Dembo

Founder and CEO · Zerofootprint Software Inc.

Easily filling even the biggest shoes and still leaving no mark, the CEO of Zerofootprint developed software to reduce environmental impacts

Energy Management Carbon Measurement and Management Renewable Energy Green Buildings Enterprise Risk Management

Tom Reaoch

Podcast Producer and Host · Talk 2 Brazil Podcast - The Business Connection

Podcast Host, Talk 2 Brazil and BBN Brasil Podcasts. Brazil Business Connector, Cross-cultural Trainer.

Cross-Cultural Trainer Brazil Business Culture Networking for Business Development

Patricia Edwards

Professor of Teacher Education and Literacy · Michigan State University

Patricia Edwards is an expert in early/emergent/intergenerational literacy, family engagement, diversity issues

ELL Learners Urban Education Literacy Education Family Engagement Family, Community and School Partnerships

Janine Certo

Assistant Professor of Language and Literacy · Michigan State University

Janine Certo is a poet and associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University.

Italian American Studies Poetry Arts-Based Educational Research

Cynthia Savage

Professor of Professional Practice, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies · Texas Christian University

Cynthia Savage researches initial teacher certification at the undergraduate level.

School Counseling Educational Research and Quantitative Methodology Elementary Education Early Childhood Education Teacher Certification

Shaunté Duggins

Associate Director · University of Florida

Shaunté Duggins focuses on early literacy, teacher education, and professional development, particularly in high-poverty schools.

Professional Development Language and Literacy Development Early Intervention Family Engagement Literacy

Tanya Wright

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Curriculum and instruction in language and literacy during the early childhood and elementary years

Instruction Early Language and Literacy Oral Language Vocabulary Literacy in Young Children

Joseph Krajcik

Professor and Director of the CREATE for STEM Institute · Michigan State University

Expert in K-16 teaching practices, focusing on the promotion of student engagement and learning in science

Designing Science Learning Environments Science Education Project-Based Learning

Tony Pellegrini

Department Chair of Teacher Education/Professor of Education · Southern Utah University

Specializing in online learning strategies in higher education, asynchronous learning, and web-based instructional tools

Information and Technology in Education Family and Parent Involvement in Education Higher Education Leadership Online Learning Strategies in Higher Education Higher Education

Christopher Redding

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Christopher Redding conducts research using survey and administrative data that focuses on the policies and educator labor market.

School Turnaround Educational Policy Teacher Quality

Annabelle Nelson, Ph.D.

Doctoral Faculty - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University

Doctoral Faculty in the School of Leadership Studies

Consciousness Studies Youth Development Multicultural Education Consciousness Studies Intuition and Imagery

Jennifer D. Walker

Associate Professor of Special Education · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Walker specializes in special education, specifically as it relates to behavior and classroom management.

Executive Functioning Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Special Education Exclusionary Discipline Social Skill Instruction

Troy Hicks

Director, Chippewa River Writing Project · Central Michigan University

An experienced educator, Hicks leads dynamic professional development around technology and writing.

Digital Writing Technology Integration Professional Development

Yvette Lapayese

Professor · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Youth Participatory Action Research Critical and Feminist Methodologies Feminist Theories and Epistemologies Critical Social Theories Critical Media Literacy

Teresa Márquez-López, Ed.D.

Faculty Emerit - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University

Preparing educational leaders

Dual Language Education Teacher Leadership Administrator Leadership in School Organizations Parent, Teacher and Community Collaboration Teacher Induction and Retention