Authors & Presenters

Robert Eaker, EdD, is a professor emeritus at Middle Tennessee State University, where he also served as dean of the College of Education and interim vice president and provost.

Kessa Early, EdD, brings 23 years of distinguished experience in education, transforming schools into award-winning institutions. As a principal of alternative education in California, she has successfully overseen multiple schools, each achieving remarkable success under her leadership.

Billy Eastman is a curriculum coordinator for secondary English language arts at Clear Creek Independent School District in Texas where he leads efforts to implement student-centered authentic literacy practices.

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.

Dr. Kristian Edgeman has over 15 years of experience in education and currently serves as principal of Ringgold Elementary School in Ringgold, Georgia. Throughout her career, she has played a key role in helping schools achieve Model PLC at Work® status.

Jessica Edwards is an instructional support specialist at the Professional Learning and Innovation Center, Broome-Tioga BOCES in upstate New York. Previously, she taught special education for eight years across various grade levels and educational settings.

Brandon Eighmy, EdD, is director of human resources and school services at Carlisle Community School District. An educator for more than 20 years, he has worked in districts with high levels of poverty and students from minority populations.

Heidi Eisenreich, PhD, is an assistant professor of mathematics education at Georgia Southern University. She currently works with K–8 preservice teachers to help deepen their conceptual understanding of mathematics content.