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Karen Matteson is an instructional coach for the Cortland Enlarged City School District in Cortland, New York. She is passionate about student and adult learning, building strong collaborative teams, and coaching for an unwavering commitment to learning for all.

Jayne Holck has more than three decades of educational experience, including 20 years as a building principal. She has a passion for school improvement and facilitating data-driven processes that result in high levels of learning.

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.

NeCole Hernandez serves as principal of Ashgrove Elementary in Wyoming. With 25 years of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator, she is committed to instructional leadership, collaboration, and establishing reliable schoolwide systems.

Rob Feltner is the regional executive director for Lake County Schools in Florida. An educator for more than 28 years, he has been an elementary school teacher, assistant principal, and high school principal.

Jackie Ramsay-Tolman, MEd, is the director of learning and instructional impact for the Essex Westford School District in Vermont. As a former classroom teacher, special educator, and principal, she brings deep knowledge, passion, and empathy to her work.

Janet Gilbert, PhD, is the lead instructional coach for Deer Valley Unified School District in Phoenix, Arizona. With more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Gilbert has led the work of professional learning communities across campuses.

Suzanne Gruendling is an experienced principal in elementary and middle school education in Vermont. She has a passion for working with guiding coalitions and collaborative teams to find the best path forward.

Matthew Blackmore is an award-winning administrator who leads professional learning communities through best practices to ensure that all students learn at high levels. He currently serves as a high school principal for Dallas Center-Grimes School District in Grimes, Iowa.

Taryn Echols, EdD, serves as assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction at Hot Springs School District. She oversees streamlining curricular opportunities for teachers and students to build innovative practices across the district.