Presenters

Jennifer Ingram is a curriculum and instruction leader dedicated to supporting teachers in building clear, standards-based systems that drive student learning. With over 18 years of experience in education, she has helped schools transform learning by aligning curriculum, assessment, and instruction to better serve both teachers and students.

Dr. Hawar Khalandi is an experienced educator and leader with a passion for creating inclusive, student-centered learning environments and has led impactful work aligning instruction, assessment, and wellness to empower all learners.

Maria Lantz, EdD, is the director of curriculum and instruction in the Ottumwa Community School District. Dr. Lantz works to challenge the status quo and promote equitable outcomes for kids through safe, supportive, collaborative learning environments in student-centered, rigorous classrooms.

Lynn Leslie is an elementary school principal in Casper, Wyoming. Throughout her 20 year career she has demonstrated a passion for sharing the impact of standards-referenced education with teachers and school leaders to support lasting change in the education system.

James Neihof, EdD, is the director of deeper learning for the Green River Region Educational Cooperative in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He works directly with district and school leaders as a leadership coach, mentor, and professional learning facilitator.

Whitney Owens, MEd, has served as an elementary classroom teacher, middle school principal, head of schools, university professor, and professional development facilitator over a 17-year career.

Barbara-Jane Paris, PhD, has proudly served students, educators, policymakers, and governmental agencies in a career spanning three decades and more than 40 states and countries around the globe.

Denise Phillips-Luster, EdD, is the principal of Hancock Creek Elementary in North Fort Myers, Florida. Throughout her career, she has provided professional development for adult learners, facilitated interest-based problem-solving processes, and demonstrated strong organizational leadership and managerial skills.

Don Porter is a practicing learner-leader who currently serves as a middle school administrator. He has served students and worked to foster a culture of learning and success in schools for over 13 years. Don has experience implementing the School Wellness Wheel and gets excited about working with people to achieve at high 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.