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Tim Solley is an experienced leadership coach for the Alabama Department of Education’s Office of School Improvement. With more than 35 years of service in public education, he was previously a classroom teacher, K–12 school administrator, and assistant superintendent.

Jody Gallimore, EdM, specializes in implementing professional learning communities (PLC) in the elementary and middle school settings. With over 38 years of experience, her roles of teacher, school leader, and district office leader enable her to coach using both experience and evidence-based practices.

Kristin Ernst is an instructional coach at Bowman Middle School in Plano, Texas, where she utilizes the Professional Learning Communities at Work® process to impact student achievement campuswide. Previously, she served as a middle school English teacher and athletic coach.

Scott M. Beattie is the assistant superintendent for instruction of the Windsor Central School District in Windsor, New York. With over 15 years experience, he specializes in professional learning community and Community School implementation, technology integration, and K–12 career pathway development.

NeTassha Rendón, PhD, is the principal at John Muir Language Academy (UTK-8) in San Diego Unified School District. As an educator, her passion is to equip and empower teachers, administrators, and school teams with the tools to ensure all students learn at high levels.

Amber Gareri, EdM, is an instructional specialist at Pasadena Independent School District, a Model PLC at Work® district in Texas. With more than 28 years experience, Amber ensures successful implementation of personalized learning in a PLC at Work.

Christie Shealy, EdD, is the director of student services in Anderson School District One in South Carolina. She has worked with the district’s math, English language, mental health, testing, and accountability programs. Dr. Shealy specializes in developing and sustaining professional learning communities at various levels.

Jordan Smith is the professional learning community (PLC) coach at Bowman Middle School in Plano, Texas. Previously a science teacher and instructional coach, she now works with collaborative teams and their leaders to ensure student growth through the PLC process.

Maria Espinoza, EdM, is the principal of Freeport Elementary in Freeport, Texas. With 17 years of experience, she specializes in early childhood education and implementing the professional learning community process to help underperforming schools.

Jaime Greene, EdD, is principal of Lincoln Heights Middle School in Morristown, Tennessee. With more than 20 years of experience in education, she is passionate about sharing her work and ensuring high levels of learning for all.