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Nathan Manley serves as the assistant superintendent of instruction in the Neosho School District. During his nearly 20 years of experience, Nathan has also been a classroom teacher and principal, leading the development of five different professional learning community school recognitions.

With more than 30 years of experience in education, Tracy Nelson specializes in supporting districts, buildings, and teams in developing and implementing practices that bring clarity and focus to professional learning communities

Scot Curran is an elementary instructional teacher on special assignment who specializes in cultivating a professional learning community culture by supporting collaborative teacher teams, school leadership teams, and district stakeholders.

Brandon Eighmy, EdD, is recognized for leading highly focused work with leaders and teacher teams through attentive listening and skillful facilitation. Currently a director of school improvement, Dr. Eighmy has spent 25 years developing and sustaining systems that advance student achievement.

Jeremy Muse, EdD, has worked in education for more than 24 years. After leading annual student growth during his five years as principal of a K–8 school, he was named the 2022 Louisiana Middle School Principal of the Year.

Maren Powers is an award-winning teacher, instructional coach and author. Because of her experience as a practitioner, she has learned how to do the work successfully. Maren is passionate about helping other educators implement, coach, and lead through the PLC process.

Danette Meyer served as assistant superintendent for language and culture in a Model PLC at Work® school district and led the implementation of the PLC process as principal of a dual language elementary school.

Eric Atuahene, EdD, is a dedicated educational leader known for his commitment to student achievement, instructional excellence, and collaborative school culture. Dr. Atuahene has consistently championed equity, innovation, and data-informed decision making to drive academic success. His leadership is grounded in fostering trust, accountability, and continuous growth among educators and students alike. Holding a doctorate in education, Dr. Atuahene combines scholarly expertise with practical leadership to create impactful, sustainable change in educational settings.

Eileen Garris has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal throughout her educational career. She has supervised and led multiple teams spanning grades preK–5.

Vicki Wilson is an author with 30 years of experience as a public school educator, having served as a classroom teacher and a principal. Her work focuses on leveraging best practices to ensure that all students learn at high levels.