Dr. Simon Troup is a Principal Enterprise Fellow at Southampton Business School with a focus on Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise activities. He is an Alumni of Southampton with 20 years of experience working in financial technology and investing in technology startups.
Sandra Thompson, Ph.D. serves as a Research Associate at the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) at the University of Minnesota, where she has been responsible for state survey research activities that document the status of outcomes for students with disabilities, current assessment policies and practices, and involvement with IDEA activities. Dr. Thompson has an extensive background in preparing students with disabilities for successful adult lives.
Julia Wilkins is a special education teacher in the Buffalo Public Schools and Adjunct Instructor of Education at D’Youville College. She has written numerous journal articles and is coauthor of two books.
MaryAnn Demchak has worked in the field of special education for over 20 years as a classroom teacher, project director, and university professor. She has direct experience with individuals with severe, multiple disabilities and experience with those who have mild disabilities. Currently, she teaches courses in severe, multiple disabilities at the Univeristy of Nevada, Reno as well as directs a technical assistance project for students who are deafblind.
Amy Anderson is a Seattle-based online educational therapist who specializes in supporting neurodiverse students in math and executive functioning skills through individualized one-on-one support. Before working as an educational therapist, she taught fifth-grade math and science for a decade in University Place, Washington. Amy meets her students where they are and respects them as experts on their learning.