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Lauren Madden is a Professor of Elementary Science Education at The College of New Jersey. She holds a BA in Earth Sciences-Oceanography, MS in Marine Science and PhD in Science Education. In recent years, her work has focused directly on K-5 climate change education, and she was the lead author on the New Jersey School Boards’ Association & Sustainable Jersey For Schools’ Report on K-12 Climate Change Education Needs in New Jersey.

With over 25 years in public education, Aaron Blackwelder has taught middle and high school English, served as a Digital Learning Coach, and coached both boys’ and girls’ high school golf. He co-founded Teachers Going Gradeless, hosts the podcast Beyond the Curriculum, and contributes to Spectrum Life Magazine.

Jason Cowley is a National Board Certified ELA teacher and a former instructional coach with more than 18 years of experience in the classroom. He also worked as a National Board facilitator for eight years. In addition to his work on AI in the classroom, Jason has extensively studied how assessment practices impact student learning.

Richard Cox, Jr. is the STEM Program Coordinator at Advocate Health, based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Brandy Howard serves as Chief Academic Officer for Bullitt County Public Schools in Kentucky, where her visionary leadership transforms educational practices at the district level.

Aneesha Badrinarayan is an education policy consultant at Education First, where she supports states and districts in developing meaningful teaching, learning, and assessment systems across content areas and strategies. Prior to joining Education First, Aneesha led assessment initiatives and strategy at the Learning Policy Institute and Achieve.

Logan Rutten is Assistant Professor in the College of Education & Human Development at the University of North Dakota, where he studies and teaches practitioner inquiry as a form of educator professional learning. A graduate of the Bismarck Public Schools and Concordia College, Rutten began his career as a teacher of Latin and music in Minnesota, Montana, and Pennsylvania.

Dr. Jessica Wise is a Virtual Consultant with the Instructional Coaching Group.

Michelle Harris has been in education since 1993, starting as a special education para, then a teacher, coach, and administrator.  She is the co-author of Instructional Playbook: The Missing Link for Translating Research Into Practice and Evaluating Instructional Coaching: People, Programs, and Partnership. 

Amy Musante is a Consultant with the Instructional Coaching Group. She began her journey in education in 1998 and has served in many roles to support students and diverse school communities.

Almitra L. Berry, Ed.D. is the CEO, founder, and principal consultant of ALBerry Consulting, Incorporated. She is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant on the topic of culturally and linguistically diverse learners in America's K12 education system. Her research focuses on equity and academic achievement in majority-of-color, low-wealth, large, urban school districts. Dr.

Dr. Melody Hawkins is an award-winning educator, author, and visionary leader dedicated to transforming education for students in historically underserved communities. A passionate advocate for equity in urban education, Melody has spent her career ensuring that all students—particularly those from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds—have access to inclusive, high-quality learning experiences that prepare them for lifelong success.