Patricia McDonald is a consultant who is passionate about challenging educators to engage in critical conversations essential for establishing culturally responsive learning environments for all students.
Tommy Thompson, MA, is an award-winning principal who has been recognized for leading turnaround efforts that transformed a “failing” school into a nationally recognized school.
Dr. Tyrone Michael Bates, Jr., is an accomplished professional with a strong educational background. Currently, he is working as a consultant with Corwin, having extensive experience in his field. Dr.
Dr. Timothy Dohrer has been a classroom teacher, administrator, and consultant for over 30 years in K12 schools and higher education. He was a teacher and Principal at New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, a school of 4,000 students and staff. He has also served as a Director and Assistant Professor at Northwestern University and Northern Illinois University, and an adjunct instructor at Pennsylvania State University and Northeastern Illinois University.
Dr. Thomas Golebiewski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He has worked in schools for 40 years, including 26 years as Department Chair of Social Work at New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL.
Jennifer Serravallo is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning educator, literacy consultant, frequent invited speaker at state and national conferences, and former member of the Parents Magazine editorial board. Jen is best known for creating books (including The Reading Strategies Book 2.0) and resources rooted in research that help make responsive, strategic, differentiated literacy instruction possible for all educators.
There is no more noble profession than that of an educator was what Michael Nelson’s mom said almost every day while he was growing up. For almost 40 years, Michael has been an educator. His mom would be pleased.