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Known as the Lady Gaga of math education, Vanessa is the founder and director of The Math Guru, a super cool boutique math & science tutoring studio in Toronto that's changing stereotypes about what math education looks like. She is also the host of the Math Therapy podcast, author of the Math Hacks Scholastic book series, and lead singer/keytarist for rock band Goodnight Sunrise. She has her Bachelor of Commerce, Teaching Degree, and Masters of Math Education.

Tim Donohue is a passionate educator and lifelong learner who lives for those “aha” moments when a student's eyes light up with understanding. A grammarian at heart and a lover of all things language, Tim is passionate about empowering students to use language and writing as tools for self-discovery and critical thinking.

Glenn is president of History Tech Consulting, providing professional learning opportunities, curriculum coaching, and assessment support for teachers, schools, and districts across the Midwest and the country.

Ben Belnap is an award-winning clinical psychologist practicing in the state of Utah. Dr. Belnap has contributed to state and national professional learning trainings for over a decade focusing on the applications of Positive Psychology, Family Systems, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Belnap has served in schools as an assistant superintendent of student services, behavior specialist, and school psychologist. Dr.

Valentina Gonzalez is a former teacher who has served over 25 years in education in her own classroom, as a district facilitator for English learners, a professional development specialist for Multilingual Learners, and an educational consultant. Her work’s primary focus has been on literacy, culture, and language.

Kate Anderson Foley is a transformational leader with significant experience leading public school districts and states toward equitable and integrated services for all learners. Her work is grounded in social justice and breaking down the barriers for children who have historically been marginalized. She leads organizational change utilizing a strategic framework that ensures guaranteed and rigorous learning leading to college and career readiness for all students.

Dr. Anne Paonessa holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction Leadership. She is a full-time speaker and consultant, focusing on improving student attendance, addressing chronic absenteeism, and reducing disruptive behaviors by integrating social structures and connections to enhance learning outcomes. In addition to her consulting work, she is an adjunct professor and provides leadership development training for the Regional Office of Education. Dr.

Jessica Lane is an Associate Professor in Counselor Education and Supervision at Kansas State University. Prior to serving as a counselor educator, she was an elementary teacher and school counselor in Kansas. She also served as faculty for nine years in preparing P-12 preservice teachers at Kansas State. Dr.

Julie Thiele is an Associate Professor at Wichita State University. She teaches elementary mathematics methods, internship, assessment and mentoring courses and serves as the Instructional Coordinator in the Teacher Apprentice Program.

Jolene Goodheart Peterson is an Education Consultant for Smoky Hill Education Service Center as well as a Teacher Leader Consultant for the Kansas State Department of Education. Jolene has dedicated her educational career to mathematics, excelling as a teacher and instructional specialist. She focuses on effective teaching practices, fostering a mathematical mindset, and improving grading and reporting.

Gregory Donoghue Ph.D has over 30 years of experience working with vulnerable children - as a former child abuse detective with Victoria Police and statutory child protection investigator, and currently as a researcher and lecturer in the science of human learning and student wellbeing.  Greg completed his PhD in educational neuroscience and combines his other qualifications in psychology, criminology, education and neuroscience to develop and deliver

Tim O'Leary, PhD is Founding Director of Educational Data Talks and an Honorary Research Fellow at The University of Melbourne. Tim has worked in education for 20+ years, with experience in Government, Independent and faith-based schools. Within schools, Tim's roles have ranged from classroom teacher to school leadership; his most recent role was as Director of Learning in an inner-city F-12 school.