Authors & Presenters

Clare Major is the founder and CEO of Clinical Psychology Australia and the co-founder of the Centre of Learning Architects. With more than 20 years of experience working in public and independent school systems as a master educator, her work has informed educational policy and encourages teachers and leaders to be students of their own professional practice.

Janet Malone is former director of professional development for the Poway Unified School District in California. She has experience as a teacher, principal, and central office administrator.

Nathan Manley serves as the assistant superintendent of instruction in the Neosho School District. During his nearly 20 years of experience, Nathan has also been a classroom teacher and principal, leading the development of five different professional learning community school recognitions.

Thomas W. Many, EdD, works with teachers, administrators, school boards, parents, and other education stakeholders on organizational leadership, implementation and change, and Professional Learning Communities at Work™ strategies and concepts.

Nina Markey is the principal of Elk Ridge Elementary, a Model PLC at Work® school. With more than 10 years of experience in education, she specializes in implementing the Professional Learning Communities at Work process.

Gail Markin is a counselor and teacher who has worked to support health and well-being across British Columbia. She began her career as a social worker, family counselor, and parent educator.

Michelle Marrillia, an educator since 1996, has a diverse background as an educator and a passion for training coaches in professional learning communities, developing teacher leaders, implementing response to intervention systems, and creating doable coaching programs.

With more than 35 years of experience as an educator, Peter Marshall most recently served as a school administrator and in a central office position as the principal for leadership and staff development.

Terri L. Martin, EdD, is executive vice president of business development at Solution Tree and Marzano Resources. She has experience as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal, adjunct professor, and director of school improvement initiatives.

Erica Martin is a literacy specialist at Kildeer Countryside School District 96, located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. As a result of her work as a district leader, reading interventionist, and classroom teacher, Erica has helped to build the collaborative cultures necessary to guide teams in the process of unpacking, prioritizing, and pacing standards.