Presenters

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.

Dr. Vicki Wong has a range of experience in education at both school and district levels and currently serves as principal of a Title 1 school in Southern California.

Philip B. Warrick, EdD, is an author and presenter and has worked globally in the areas of school leadership, instruction, collaborative practices, and grading.

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.

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.

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.

Clint Roberson is a lifelong learner that has had the privilege of working in the secondary school system for the past 17 years. He is currently leading an associate-level teaching program for students attending a National Blue Ribbon early college high school. He has been a classroom educator, a district coordinator for High Reliability Teachers, and is currently leading an Associates of Arts in Teaching program for students attending a Blue-Ribbon Early College high school.

Doug Rigby, EdM, is the assistant superintendent of Uinta County School District #1. With 28 years’ experience, he was previously a teacher, coach, and principal. He is passionate about creating an environment where all students learn at high levels.

Heather Potter currently serves as principal of Knox Middle School in the San Diego USD. Within the previous four years, Heather led Knox out of its state designation as a program improvement school by implementing interventions from Marzano Resources.

Shane Porter is an education specialist with Region 9 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She specializes in assisting campuses and districts with school improvement and Marzano’s High Reliability Schools (HRS) Framework.