Program SpecialistDawn Aguila is a program specialist in the Teaching and Learning Department at Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) with 23 years of experience in education. She supports professional learning and induction programs for teachers and administrators through the TIPS department. Previously, Dawn taught for 15 years in general and special education and…

Educator Jimmy McCue is an Educator at Embark Education in Denver, focusing on learner-centered experiences rooted in trust and relationships. He also serves as an Instructional and Leadership Coach at Open Way Learning, promoting racial equity and learner-centered strategies. As an Advisory Board Member for What School Could Be and Mathkind, Jimmy contributes insights…

K-12 GATE Program SpecialistDr. Nereida Prado is an Equity-Centered Educational Leader, Innovator, and Systems Thinker with expertise in TK-12 GATE programming. As a Professional Learning Developer, Instructional Leader, and Adjunct Professor, Dr. Prado excels in developing differentiated, student-centered instruction. Her experience in leadership roles, such as Director of Education in the non-profit sector and…

EducatorSarah Schlatter has spent 19 years in education and 12 years homeschooling her children. She has a BA in Sociology and Masters in Education from Vanguard University. She has taught in a variety of educational settings including public schools, private schools, charter schools, and homeschool co-ops. In addition to general education, she has spent…

Instructional Coach & English TeacherAndrew Halter is an Instructional Coach and English Teacher at Hampton High School in Hampton Township School District. He currently teaches AP Seminar and ninth-grade English. This is his 28th year in the classroom and his 16th year as an Instructional Coach. Andrew is also a musician and has been involved…

MTSS SpecialistDanielle is an experienced instructional coach and former middle school teacher at Escondido Union School District. She is passionate about the power of collaboration to support educators in solving the most critical issues in student learning.  She loves to nerd out about competency-based learning, effective instruction, systems thinking, and leadership development. Since 2022,…

3rd-Grade Reading TeacherSonya Daugherty is in her 24th year of teaching and is a 3rd-grade reading teacher at Central City Elementary in Muhlenberg County. She has her Bachelor of Science grades K-5 from Western Kentucky University; completed the 2002-2003 Kentucky Reading Project through Western Kentucky University; Master of Arts in Education, Reading/Writing grades K-12…

English Teacher & Instructional CoachShannon Roos is an English teacher and instructional coach at Hampton High School. She is passionate about fostering inquiry-driven learning experiences. Currently pursuing her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Learning at Carlow University, she is dedicated to empowering students and educators through innovative instructional strategies, purpose-driven technology integration, and personalized learning…

Intermediate Elementary School TeacherBrekelle Beadnell is an intermediate elementary school teacher at Central City Elementary School in Muhlenberg County. She is also a head coach for the school’s academic quick recall team. She is a part of her district’s DOL Pilot Team and assists the librarian with the yearbook. Brekelle loves to teach anything…

Senior Lead Educator Carissa Solomon is a dynamic educator with fifteen years of experience in public, charter, and private schools. She is dedicated to a learner-centered approach, working to empower learners’ agency, foster their growth mindset, and build community connections through rigorous, relevant, and collaborative learning experiences. Carissa is the Senior Lead Educator at…

Certificated Learning and Achievement Specialist Ms. Arlyn Shelton is an educator with over 27 years of experience, specializing in student achievement, dropout prevention, and professional development. Currently a Certificated Learning and Achievement Specialist for Santa Ana USD, she has also served as an outreach consultant, instructional coach, and teacher across all school levels. Arlyn…