Authors & Presenters

Heidi Fuller teaches grades 7 and 8 for the Toronto District School Board. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and differentiated assessment practices across primary to intermediate levels.

Tara Fulton is the principal at Clute Intermediate School in Clute, Texas. Tara has served as a teacher and administrator at the elementary and secondary school levels. She is passionate about professional learning communities.

Sam Futrell is a middle school social studies teacher at St. Michael’s Episcopal School in Richmond, Virginia. With over a decade of experience, she advocates for diversity, equity, and professional development in education.

Jody Gallimore, EdM, specializes in implementing professional learning communities (PLC) in the elementary and middle school settings. With over 38 years of experience, her roles of teacher, school leader, and district office leader enable her to coach using both experience and evidence-based practices.

Brooke Gantt serves as the Nixa Public Schools curriculum specialist. Her 23-year journey in public education encompasses roles as an urban and suburban classroom teacher, instructional coach, and education advocate.

Amber Gareri, EdM, is an instructional specialist at Pasadena Independent School District, a Model PLC at Work® district in Texas. With more than 28 years experience, Amber ensures successful implementation of personalized learning in a PLC at Work.

Michelle Garlick is a former classroom teacher and instructional coach and currently serves as assistant principal at Woodlawn Middle School for Kildeer Countryside School District 96 in suburban Chicago.

Dr. Robert J. Garmston is an emeritus professor of educational leadership at California State University, Sacramento. Author of 12 books, he is the co-developer of Cognitive Coaching: Developing Self-Directed Leaders and Learners with Art Costa and co-developer of The Adaptive School: A Sourcebook for Developing Collaborative Groups with Bruce Wellmann. He has also served as an administrator, teacher, principal, and director of instruction.

Eileen Garris has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal throughout her educational career. She has supervised and led multiple teams spanning grades preK–5.

Adam Garry is a former elementary school teacher. He has presented at numerous conferences around the world, including for the International Society of Technology in Education.