Chris Nastrom-Smith is currently Deputy Principal – Curriculum at Loreto College, Coorparoo. He is responsible for the educational leadership of staff and students through the whole of school curriculum delivery to meet the College’s strategic agenda and achieve alignment with its vision and mission. As part of Chris’s role, he leads a team of curriculum leaders responsible for the delivery of a relevant and engaging curriculum in pursuit of strong academic outcomes and a holistic educational experience. His past research has explored how curriculum development, learning spaces and teacher ped ..read more

Dr. Sharon Jones, Ed.D is the founder and CEO of the dot Consulting and the Dottie Rose Foundation, where she creates, innovates, and implements cutting-edge technology focused on new age education. She has found her passion in education and has served as a computer science expert for the past 20 years, bridging the gap between our everyday actions and the application of technology. Dr. Jones is a highly sought-after and national award-winning Computer Science expert.  She also serves as a member of the National Small Business Leadership Council, where she represents North Carolina, and a ..read more

Dr. L. Robert Furman is an educator, leader, principal, student, speaker, and published author. As a former teacher and now administrator, Dr. Rob serves in the foreground of everyday education. Currently, Dr. Rob serves as Chief Operating Officer at Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School outside of Pittsburgh, PA, and has truly become a sought-after leader in topics surrounding the field of education today. Dr. Rob is the author of several books including Reading, Technology, and Digital Literacy and the ISTE bestselling title Are You Future Ready. His most recent publication ..read more

Dr. L. Robert Furman is an educator, leader, principal, student, speaker, and published author. As a former teacher and now administrator, Dr. Rob serves in the foreground of everyday education. Currently, Dr. Rob serves as Chief Operating Officer at Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School outside of Pittsburgh, PA, and has truly become a sought-after leader in topics surrounding the field of education today. Dr. Rob is the author of several books including Reading, Technology, and Digital Literacy and the ISTE bestselling title Are You Future Ready. His most recent publication ..read more

Michael E. Spencer is the CEO / Founder of Global Expansion Strategies, a global growth, advisory, and investment firm working with education companies to expand globally. Michael Spencer is an education executive with more than 30 years of global C-level leadership, management, operational, business development, and investment experience in the K-12 marketplace. Michael Spencer has been a founder, co-founder, investor, and board member for numerous EdTech companies. All achieved 100%+ growth year-over-year, received multiple awards for innovation, and led to A and B rounds of funding as well ..read more

Dr. Hans Andrews is a Distinguished Fellow in Community College Leadership through Olney Central College (Illinois). He is a former president of the college. He started the first dual-credit program in the country between community colleges and secondary schools. He authored the book The Dual-Credit Phenomenon! Challenging Secondary School Students across 50 States. Dr. Greg Rockhold has served on the National Association of Secondary School Principals board, as president of the New Mexico Coalition of School Administrators, and executive director of the New Mexico Associat ..read more

Dr. Marion Smith Jr. is a transformative educator, scholar-practitioner, and racial equity leader. He brings over 20 years of visionary leadership impacting and managing complex organizational growth and change in PK-12 education, post-secondary institutions, and EdTech. He has served as a public school teacher, school principal, school district chief academic officer, and school district superintendent of schools. He currently serves as an assistant state superintendent with the Maryland State Department of Education. He is a lifelong learner with an earned doctorate degree in educa ..read more

Michael E. Spencer is the CEO / Founder of Global Expansion Strategies, a global growth, advisory, and investment firm working with education companies to expand globally. Michael Spencer is an education executive with more than 30 years of global C-level leadership, management, operational, business development, and investment experience in the K-12 marketplace. Michael Spencer has been a founder, co-founder, investor, and board member for numerous EdTech companies. All achieved 100%+ growth year-over-year, received multiple awards for innovation, and led to A and B rounds of funding as well ..read more

Dr. Marion Smith Jr. is a transformative educator, scholar-practitioner, and racial equity leader. He brings over 20 years of visionary leadership impacting and managing complex organizational growth and change in PK-12 education, post-secondary institutions, and EdTech. He has served as a public school teacher, school principal, school district chief academic officer, and school district superintendent of schools He currently serves as an assistant state superintendent with the Maryland State Department of Education. He is a lifelong learner with an earned doctorate degree in educational ..read more

Nick Johnstone’s journey in education spans over three decades, encompassing diverse experiences across multiple states and sectors, with a particular emphasis on regional and rural schools. As he reflects on his career path, Nick shares, “My motivation for pursuing a career in education leadership is deeply rooted in my faith, a passion for developing and implementing innovative and transformative strategic visions, and a commitment to the holistic development and wellbeing of students.” In his early years, Nick’s focus was on science education, fueled by his love for sports and recreational ..read more