Authors & Presenters

Bill Barnes is the superintendent for the Howard County Public School System in Maryland. Bill was a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and has served on the board of directors for the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. Bill is passionate about working to ensure that students graduate with their dream intact.

Cory A. Bennett, PhD, is a passionate educator who supports teachers and teacher leaders to create learning-centered experiences for all students by focusing on improving instructional and assessment practices.

Brian Buckhalter, affectionately known as Dr. Buck, is a presenter with nearly 20 years of experience. He specializes in helping teachers and students build conceptual understanding in tandem with procedural application of mathematics skills and concepts.

Stephanie Burdette has more than 24 years of experience as an educator. She has served in various roles as a classroom teacher and instructional coach. Stephanie is currently the elementary math specialist for Greenville County Schools in South Carolina.

Debby Burton is a dedicated and passionate educator with 33 years of experience in mathematics education. She served on the district’s professional learning community (PLC) committee, playing a pivotal role in shaping educational practices at the district level.

Suyi Chuang is the professional learning supervisor for Loudoun County Public Schools in Ashburn, Virginia. Suyi also serves the school district as a certified project-based learning (PBL) facilitator and formerly served the district as a supervisor of K–12 mathematics.

Jason Cianfrance has served as a high school mathematics teacher for more than 20 years. He also has experience teaching a rigorous STEM program, as well as with special education co-teaching.

Dr. Robin Cleckley, a dedicated educator with more than 20 years of experience in elementary education, is currently the mathematics and science instructional coach at Saluda River Academy for the Arts Elementary in West Columbia, South Carolina.

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.

Christine Davis has more than 25 years of educational experience as an elementary teacher, math specialist, instructional coach, curriculum writer, and Title 1 program coordinator. Her primary focus is to use collaborative practices to close gaps for all students.