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- Melanie Lewis Magee
Dr. Melanie Lewis Magee served in education for 26 years at various levels starting as an elementary school teacher. After several roles in district administration, including adult and parent education, Dr. Magee moved into campus leadership. She was an assistant principal and later an associate principal at a high school culminating in four years as a middle school principal. Dr. Magee led Curriculum and Instruction for a large district and recently served as Deputy Superintendent for a small rural district. Her passion is coaching administrators and helping teachers be the best versions of themselves for students.
- Michael D. Evans
Michael D. Evans, EdD, brings over 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher, counselor, principal, and administrator. He helps schools implement personalized, competency-based learning and High Reliability Schools frameworks, providing practical guidance to improve student-centered outcomes nationwide.
- Jennifer Alvarado
Jennifer Alvarado has served over 25 years in education as a teacher, school leader, district-level program director, and district-level curriculum, instruction, and professional development coordinator. She is passionate about empowering teachers to excel in their craft so that they, in turn, can inspire all students to reach their potential.
- David Franklin
David Franklin, EdD, is an author, professor of education, and consultant and has worked with school leaders and teachers around the country in the areas of school vision, instruction, technology, and collaboration.
- Patrick B. Hardy
Dr. Patrick B. Hardy is the current principal at Hinsdale South High School in Illinois and has enjoyed a distinguished 26-year career in education. Notably, Dr. Hardy was principal at Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois, which became the first certified Marzano Academy in the nation. Dr. Hardy’s work has focused on school transformation and innovation, leadership development and coaching, equitable education, and personalized competency-based education.
- Shaping Exceptional School Culture
March 30, 2026
A thriving school culture is the foundation of a high-performing educational environment. Join Dr. Mario I. Acosta to explore how proactive cultural leadership can transform your school or district. In this one-hour webinar, you will learn how to align values, vision, and behaviors to build a thriving culture that drives student success and staff performance.
- Introduction to The New Art and Science of Teaching: A Framework for Effective Instruction
April 16, 2026
The New Art and Science of Teaching is a comprehensive instructional framework designed to help teachers translate research-based educational strategies into a purposeful classroom practice. This model helps educators to intentionally plan, implement, and reflect on instruction to ensure that teacher classroom practices lead to meaningful learning. This webinar is designed for educators who are seeking in instructional framework to help guide instructional improvement and support student success in the classroom.
- Beyond Compliance: Creating Truly Engaged Classrooms for Today’s Students
April 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Many classrooms appear engaged, but are students genuinely invested in their learning? In this one-hour session, you will be introduced to two powerful frameworks, Humanized Education and the New Art and Science of Teaching, and explore how they can be used together to deepen student engagement. You will examine how classroom culture, meaningful tasks, and intentional instructional practices influence student engagement and motivation.









