Authors & Presenters

Kim Bailey is former director of professional development and instructional support for the Capistrano Unified School District in California. She also served as an adjunct faculty member at Chapman University in California.

Jack Baldermann serves as principal at Westmont High School, the 2020 recipient of the DuFour Award as the best professional learning community in the country. He has also led two different schools to be recognized as National Model Professional Learning Communities.

Tim Brown, a consultant, has 30 years of experience in education. As principal of elementary, middle, and high schools in Missouri, he led each to become a successful professional learning community.

Kimberly Rodriguez Cano, an experienced consultant, is a former coordinator for special education, director of professional development, and school improvement specialist for the Florida Department of Education, supporting educators statewide.

Amy Clark is the principal of Lamar Elementary in Texas. She is passionate about school improvement, believing this is accomplished through a strong collaborative team and an unwavering commitment to learning for all.

Joe Cuddemi has over 35 years of experience in education, serving as a teacher, counselor, and principal in a wide variety of educational settings, including adjunct professor at Colorado State University.

Scott A. Cunningham is principal of Orange Middle School (Olentangy Local School District) in Ohio. He has over 23 years of experience in education as a principal, assistant principal, and teacher.

Jennifer Deinhart is an educational consultant and K–8 mathematics specialist. Jennifer is currently working as a mathematics instructional coach at Rose Hill Elementary, part of Fairfax County Public Schools.

Matt Devan is director of school support and improvement for Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. He provides guidance and feedback to schools as they develop professional learning communities.

Michelle Dillard is an assistant superintendent for Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky, where she oversees two high schools, three middle schools, fifteen elementary schools, and three Success Pathways schools.