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Dr. Sean Warner, professor of Educational Leadership and Higher Education Policy at Clark Atlanta University, describes the roles that IHEs—particularly HBCUs—play in developing the next generations of educators and school leaders.

National-award winning educator Dr. Angello Villarreal, tells us about how we can learn from his experiences transitioning from South America to corporate America to public education.

Julius B. Anthony, President and Founder of The Believe Project, explains why targeting "Affective Learning" in addition to "Explicit Learning” matters for teachers who support students of color.

Rolando Ochoa, author of “The Five Seekers,” a novel about the five individuals fight for democracy and peace in Cuba. Rolando is going to explain how his experiences as a child immigrant from Cuba, his service in the U.S. Army, and college professor combined to shape is views as an educator and his perspective as a writer.

Dr. VaShawn Smith, an award-winning school leader from the Greater Kansas City Region, shares how his experiences have led him to be one of the the nation's strongest advocates for the creation of inclusive of spaces.

Mr. Albert Lewis, veteran educator and school leader in the Washington, D. C. area models self-reflection as he looks back on his career in education, and he does the same as he considers his future moves.

Dr. Christopher Roblész, founder and CEO of Math N’ More, shares how powerful we can become when we blend purpose with entrepreneurship. He’s been doing it for years now, and he gives us the inside scoop.

Teacher, principal, program coordinator, National Board candidate, and speaker, Dr. Kyle Bacon shares what he’s learned about the pursuit of excellence and impact across the two plus decades of his wide-ranging career.

Mr. Leon Smith, a nationally-renown educator, leader, and policy advocate, shares his reflections on a lifetime of service: his challenges, his triumphs, and a few of the many role models who have inspired his award-winning career.

Dr. Jeremy Holloway is the Assistant Professor and Director ofGeriatric Education at the University of North Dakota and Equity Professor at Highlands University. He explains how his professional and personal experiences have taught him that social connectedness is one of the keys to success for everystakeholder in education—and that means all of us.   His book, The Social Determinants of Health Toolkit, is on sale now.   You can get in touch with him via email at [email protected].

Mario Jovan is the founder of Messy Roots, an organization that connects social impact leaders and coaches in ways that transform the lives of their organizations and the communities they serve. Mario explains how his blend of artistry, storytelling, and leadership coaching have always been a part of his journey.  Now, he uses those tools to uplift his community.

2022 Nebraska Teacher of the Year and 2023 NEA Horace Mann Award winner, Mr. Lee Perez, shares what he’s learned about the profound impact of storytelling in the classroom.

National-award winning educator Darren Rainey, Sr., Program Manager for the Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Educators for Delaware State University, shares his insider’s view of how HBCUs can support the male educator pipeline.

BET Honors in Excellence in Education Award and Microsoft History Makers Award winner Kwame Simmons, Sr., founder of The Simmons Advantage, shares strategies that balance high expectations, empathy, resilience, self-care, and community service in education.

Former Hawaii teacher of they year and current school leader, Mr. Derek Minakami, explains how he honors students’ cultures, promotes a sense of place, amplifies students' agency, and nurtures a culture of Aloha.