Presenters

Kristen Slechta is a professional development specialist at a regional service agency in Nebraska. She has eleven years of experience as a middle school science teacher and eight years of experience in professional learning.

Shelly Swanson is a dedicated educator and a driven leader with 25 years of experience in public and private schools. She has worked as a classroom teacher and school administrator at both elementary and secondary levels.

Christopher Tranberg, PhD, is the superintendent of Branford Public Schools in Connecticut. Previously serving as a principal, director of performing arts, and teacher, he is most proud of leading work focused on removing barriers to student learning.

Lindsey Troutman is an Executive Director of College Readiness, in Texas. She has served as an educator (grades 5-12), a curriculum coordinator in English Language Arts and Social Studies, and a Director of College, Career, and Military Readiness. She brings her passions and experience, as an Associate, in areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, standards-based learning, coaching, collaboration and professional learning.

Natalie Wieland is a chemistry teacher and PLC team lead at Westwood High School in Austin, Texas. During 18 years of teaching, she’s experienced many academic successes by implementing The New Art and Science of Teaching framework. Natalie's areas of Marzano expertise include a variety of effective teaching practices from the New Art and Science of Teaching.

Bill Zima is the director of implementation for Marzano Academies, working with schools to help realize their unique vision of high reliability organizations that build agency in all learners.