Alisa Johnson Alisa Johnson, M.Ed,. is a gifted specialist in the Paradise Valley Unified School District in Phoenix, Arizona. Alisa is also a professional development consultant presenting practices on cultivating culturally responsive, dynamic learning communities. Alisa presents at district, state and national professional conferences. She co-authored an article in the NAGC Gifted Child Today professional […]

Dr. Julian Wyatt Dr. Julian is a 30-year retired Combat Navy Veteran who earned a Bronze Star for Heroism. He directs the Prison Yoga Project Phoenix and works with Ignite Yoga Studios on Kids Yoga Teacher Training. A certified yoga instructor (eRYT-200, RYT-500) with Mindful Based Stress Reduction training, Dr. Julian authored “Freedom from Within:

Dr. Alisa Fleming Dr. Alisa Fleming is a Higher Ed Administrator with over 15 years of experience in program and curriculum design, learning assessment, accreditation, and teaching. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Business, specializing in Organizational Leadership from Northcentral University. Her scholarly work examined leadership styles as predictors of workplace bullying. This work

Tracy M. Dunbar From Industry to Former Entrepreneur and now turned educational leader, it is my goal and passion to empower other leaders in developing and sustaining a healthy culture and climate within their organization. In Service, I am Tracy M. Dunbar, Assistant Director M.Ed. Equity, Identity, and Leadership: A Call to Action As an educational

Maria Bailey Benson Maria Bailey Benson is a tech educator and entrepreneur passionate about expanding STEM access for BIPOC K–12 students. With an MS in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech, she’s led software and data teams in fintech and edtech. Now Chair of Career & Technical Education at South Mountain Community College, Maria creates hands-on

Dr. Pamela Chandler Dr. Pamela Chandler is an experienced principal and educator with expertise in instructional leadership, curriculum development, and promoting equity in K-12 education. She is dedicated to empowering teachers to enhance student achievement through inclusive, effective teaching practices that meet the needs of all learners. Transformative Teaching through Culturally Relevant Assessment Practices This

Dr. Duane M. Wooten was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, the fourth of six children to HG and Georgia Wooten. From his early childhood, he had a passion to take care of children, declaring at the age 8 that he was going to be a pediatrician. He excelled academically, graduating with honors from Maryvale High

Rachel Barnett is a board member for the Littleton Elementary School District Governing Board and the current ASBA Black Alliance President. Mrs. Barnett has a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Hampton University and a Masters degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She has served in various Leadership and Urban Development Programs throughout the