Authors & Presenters

Keely Keller is an educator, leader, and writer dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning. As director of professional programs at K12 Coalition, she develops resources and partnerships to empower educators. Keely specializes in special education, professional development, and evidence-based instructional strategies..

Joellen Killion serves as the senior advisor for Learning Forward. With more than 40 years’ experience, she leads, facilitates, and contributes to initiatives related to examining the link between professional learning and student learning.

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.

Jessica R. May, M.Ed., is a passionate educator and 2024 Colorado Teacher of the Year with over 25 years of experience. She specializes in building strong student relationships, classroom management, and making reading relevant across all content areas.

As an educational leader with more than 25 years of experience, Donna J. Micheaux, PhD, founder/CEO of Micheaux Educational Consulting, provides executive coaching, leadership development, and expert guidance to campus, district, and system leaders.

Kristen Nelson is an elementary school principal for the Capistrano Unified School District in California. She also serves as a college professor, leadership teacher, educational consultant, author, and leader of her district’s Spanish dual-language immersion programs.

Robin Noble is an educator, author, consultant, and presenter with more than 30 years of experience in education. She is currently the director of school improvement for Santa Fe Public Schools and has served as an elementary school principal, district instructional coach, middle school English teacher, and special education teacher.

James A. Nottingham is the creator of the Learning Pit®, author of 12 books, is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and is listed in The Future 500, which lists the United Kingdom’s most forward-thinking and creative innovators.

Jennifer L. Parvin, PhD, PCC, is a proven educational leader with over 25 years of experience. She currently serves as an executive coach to campus, district, and organizational leaders.

Marcia L. Tate, EdD, is the former executive director of professional development for the DeKalb County School System in Decatur, Georgia. During her thirty-year career with the district, she has been a classroom teacher, reading specialist, language arts coordinator, and staff development executive director.