Authors & Presenters

Richard L. Pease has more than 30 years of experience as an education leader, serving as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, university professor, middle and high school principal, principal mentor, and district leader.

Jane Pedersen, EdD, is the assistant director of educational services at Kildeer Countryside School District 96 in Illinois. She has previously served District 96 as an elementary school assistant principal and a school psychologist.

Michael Pedrotty is the principal of Elm Grove Middle School in Bossier City, Louisiana, and is a firm believer in the power and efficacy of the professional learning community process, having served as the instructional coach at Benton Middle School when it became the very first Model Professional Learning Community at Work® school in the state of Louisiana.

Angela Peery, EdD, is an experienced consultant who supports educators in designing curriculum, making data-driven instructional decisions, and improving student achievement.

Kathy Perez, EdD, is a professor emerita at Saint Mary’s College of California. She has extensive teaching experience as a general and special educator, literacy/ESL coach, administrator, and curriculum/staff-development coordinator.

Brian M. Pete comes from a family of educators—college professors, school superintendents, teachers, and teachers of teachers. He has a rich background in professional development and has worked with adult learners.

Garrick Peterson helps teachers and administrators become high-functioning PLCs with a specific focus on making the connection between assessment and intervention.

Kelly U. Pew, PhD, began her career as a high school English teacher. She then transitioned into school leadership, eventually becoming superintendent of two 16,000-student school districts in South Carolina.

Chavez Phelps, PhD, is an assistant professor of school psychology at Indiana State University. There he directs the Hoosier Whole Child Resilience Initiative, which offers professional development and technical support to schools and other community agencies that support youth with trauma-related behavior and emotional needs.

Dan Phelps serves as a dedicated middle school principal in northern Illinois. Dan is deeply committed to advocating for adult and children’s health and wellness, viewing it as a fundamental cornerstone for effective schooling and academic success.