TLS Breakout Session

Dr. Racquel Armstrong is a Presidential Postdoctoral Scholar at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. She formerly served for 8 years as a school administrator in primarily middle level urban schools. Her research focuses on self-care as a leadership practice, on which she has published and delivered a TedX Talk. In addition, she […]

Christina Bustos, Chicana educator, mother, and activist. She attended Arizona State University, receiving a BAE from the Multilingual Multicultural program & a Master of Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Bilingual Education. She just finished the first year of her Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Evaluation. She worked in schools where most students were

Ranata holds Master’s degrees in Educational Leadership and Sports Studies. She has 18 years of experience in education with 10+ years in leadership roles. Ranata has a background in change management, international education, coaching teachers and student-athletes, curriculum, inclusive practices, and leading professional learning. For the 2024-25 school year, Ranata will join the Foxcroft School

Dr. Ovett Chapman Jr. Dr. Ovett Chapman Jr. is a school psychologist, adjunct professor, and the Principal Consultant of Wellspring Education Solutions. He has worked in public education for over a decade, supporting students, educators, and school systems through a lens of equity, inclusion, and mental wellness. His experience also includes work within Arizona’s child

Mrs. Andrea Glenn is ADE’s Director of Post-Secondary and Community Engagement, joining the team June of 2020. Prior to her work at ADE, Andrea began her work in the field of education upon graduating from ASU and then being accepted into Teach for America as a high school English teacher. Andrea has over 17 years

Charmaine Woods is a junior high teacher at T.G. Barr Academy of Global Studies in Roosevelt School District. She has spent over 20 years in education, five years at T.G. Barr, and two years guiding students through the School Participatory Budgeting process. Her favorite thing about working with students is watching them laugh and listening to

KaRa Lyn Thrasher is a community builder passionate about shaping inclusive, connected, and resilient individuals, organizations, and communities. Her experience centers on empowering people and building capacity through facilitation, program design, and project management. As Project Manager for the Center for the Future of Arizona, KaRa Lyn supports the execution of initiatives to improve Arizona’s civic

Dr. Ann Williamson, an educator and wellness advocate with 40+ years of experience, founded AEW Wellness Institute to empower boss ladies and teachers with holistic wellness programs. She champions diverse student needs, blending her roles as an author, Ph.D. holder, and certified educator. Her passion for academic excellence and educator well-being shines through her impactful

Ms. Paula Johnson, MA.Ed. is an educator on a mission to empower children and teachers. She is a 3-time graduate of University of Phoenix, currently pursuing a doctorate in education and currently teaches middle school English Language Arts. Outside of the classroom, Paula has a firm dedicated to providing educators with instructional support tools to maximize

Dr. Alisa Fleming is a higher education administrator with over 15 years of experience in program and curriculum design, learning assessment, accreditation, and teaching. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Business, specializing in Organizational Leadership from Northcentral University. Her scholarly work examined leadership styles as predictors of workplace bullying. Her interests include collaborating with organizations