Authors & Presenters

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.

Keri Greener serves as assistant superintendent in Box Elder School District. An educator for more than 34 years, she has been an elementary school teacher, literacy coach, district literacy specialist, principal, and director of assessment and professional development.

Brian Greeney, EdD, serves as the chief of school in a public school district in Texas. His focus is on helping secondary schools use the PLC process to grow their student and teacher efficacy.

Jon Grice is the director of fine arts at the award-winning Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Illinois. Previously, he served as the fine arts department chair and visual arts teacher at Riverside Brookfield High School in Illinois.

With over 25 years of experience in education, Annie Griffin has transformed classrooms and schools into positive, collaborative learning spaces. She specializes in the PLC process, rural education, literacy, and creating positive culture in schools.

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.

Mike Hagadone, MEd, served as the assistant superintendent of White River School District in Washington State until his retirement in 2020. With 40 years of experience, he is a former teacher, assistant principal, principal, and director of secondary education.

Valerie Hairston is principal of Specialist Rafael Hernando III Middle School in El Paso, Texas. With 18 years of experience, she led her school to implement the professional learning community process, establish a collaborative culture, and improve student achievement.

Katie Kreimer Hall, EdD, is the supervisor of curriculum and professional development for Fort Smith Public Schools. Previously an administrator in high-poverty schools, she is passionate about building self-efficacy in teachers through the professional learning community process to increase student achievement.

Bill Hall is the former director of educational leadership and professional development for Brevard Public Schools in Florida. He has served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal.