Patricia McDonald is a consultant passionate about challenging current and future educators to engage in critical conversations necessary to create culturally responsive learning environments for all students.
An educator for the last 25 years, Dr. Jacie Maslyk, has served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, elementary principal, and assistant superintendent. Under her leadership, her district became recognized for innovative practices in STEAM and Maker Education. Dr.
Amanda L. March is Corwin’s Professional Learning and Evaluation Leader. In this role, she leads the design, delivery, and execution of the Global Evaluation Framework and instructional design and consultation activities to support high-quality professional learning experiences for all clients. Dr.
Hilda Martinez, a National Board-Certified teacher, specializes in early literacy and works as an RTI teacher in inner-city schools, helping to design and implement plans for students requiring Tier 2 and 3 support.
Ti'Gre McNear, a speaker with a servant's heart, leads effective learning to organizations, groups, and individuals to emphasize the importance of culture, education, community, and personal growth.
Dr. Lorie Monroe is an Assistant Principal for St. Lucie County Public Schools and a Visible Learning + Certified Professional Learning Consultant for Corwin Publishing. Dr. Monroe previously served as a Curriculum and Professional Learning Specialist in the area of K-12 English Language Arts, an Instructional Coach and secondary ELA and Science teacher.
Dr. Tommie Mabry grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. With a lack of positive role models, Dr. Mabry turned to life in the streets. He was expelled from numerous schools and by age 11, he was arrested for breaking and entering. Things started to change for Dr. Mabry when he joined an AAU basketball team that traveled around the world. Although he was shot in the foot during his senior year, he received a full basketball scholarship to Missouri State University West Plains.