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Paul has served as a teacher, administrator, and education officer for over 20 years and has dedicated himself fully to human rights and equity practices. He holds degrees from York University and the University of Notre Dame and is currently a doctoral student at Arizona State. Paul’s work focuses on developing and implementing a pragmatic, […]

“We can’t impact how kids learn in school until we first address how they feel. We must first heal the trauma that disrupts processing the information in the cortex in the brain. The best prescription to heal the brain, body, and soul is love and safety”. Relationships anchored in love and safety is the most

Dr. Anthony J. Perkins is an educational expert and leader, author, CEO, and podcast host. He has served as an educational leader for three decades in the capacity of a schoolteacher, vice principal, principal, district director, school district superintendent, and university professor. He holds a master’s degree in education with an emphasis in diverse learners

Dr. Dixson Executive Director, Education and Civil Rights Initiative, in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky and Professor, of Educational Leadership Studies. Her research primarily focuses on how race, class, and gender intersect and impact educational equity in urban schooling contexts. She locates her research within two theoretical frameworks: Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Black feminist theories.

Dr. Joy Lawson Davis is a career educator with a distinguished record of scholarship in the field of Gifted and Advanced Learner programming. Her specific expertise is diversity, access and equity in programming for students from underrepresented populations and culturally diverse students with multiple exceptionalities. Dr. Davis is a highly sought out speaker, professional learning

PASTOR Dr. TERRY EUGENE MACKEY was born in Memphis, Tennessee to his proud parents, Pastor Eugene and Dawn Mackey, in 1982. The golden text that serves as the impetus for his life is Matthew 6:33 which states: “But Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added

Tehvon Fowler-Chapman currently serves as the Executive Director of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Rhimes Performing Arts Center, and Debbie Allen Middle School. Prior positions include the Executive Director of Washington Concert Opera, Manager of External Affairs at Vocal Arts D.C., Company Manager for Wolf Trap Opera, and Ensemble Manager for the African American Dance Company at Indiana University’s

In 2016 Steve Watson was elected as the Maricopa County School Superintendent (and re-elected in 2020). He ran for office to create conditions for teachers and students to have a more joyful school experience.  His vision to bring more autonomy and creativity back to the education profession resonates with teachers. His passion for providing instructional

Dr. Harrison-Williams is the Executive Director of ASBA and has been on board since January 1, 2020. Prior to joining ASBA, Dr. Williams served as an Interim Superintendent for the East Prairie Schools District 73 in Illinois. Her current role follows a long educational leadership career in Illinois, including serving as superintendent in two other

Mayor Kate Gallego has a vision for Phoenix: she sees it as a place that is vibrant and growing, and one where every person is treated with dignity and respect.  Mayor Gallego is a strong advocate for smart business growth and investment – she recently helped land the city’s largest-ever business development deal, a $40 billion semiconductor