Linda Rhyne is the owner of Linda Rhyne Consulting and founding president of The Reading League North Carolina.  Linda is an award-winning National Board Certified, LETRS & Orton-Gillingham trained educator with 16 years of experience in education including Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, one of the nation's 20 largest urban school districts located in Charlotte, NC. She served in multiple positions in CMS: classroom teacher, literacy facilitator, new teacher support coordinator, and Southeast Learning Community coordinator, with 10+ years of experience as an instructional coach.  In her free time, you can find her playing with her two boys, hanging with her husband, reading, and working out.

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Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket is a wife, mother, principal, public speaker, and author. With decades as a teacher and leader in public education, she has earned the reputation as a strong instructional leader, passionate educational advocate, and dedicated mentor. As the Principal of a top ranked school in Maryland, she is a life-long learner who strives for excellence not only for herself, but also for everyone she serves. Dr. Edoho-Eket’s belief in fostering meaningful relationships serves as the foundation for everything she does, and her highly effective teaching and leadership style continues to inspire up and coming aspiring teacher leaders. During her educational career, she has proudly served as a classroom teacher, instructional team leader, mentor teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal. Her book, “The Principal’s Journey: Navigating the Path to School Leadership” provides a helpful and practical blueprint for educators to follow as they transition into new leadership roles. 

Dr. Edoho-Eket holds a B.S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Temple University, a M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from McDaniel College, and a Doctorate in Leadership and Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazarene University.

Annie Tan is a writer, educator, storyteller, speaker, and activist based in New York City. Annie’s work as an educator and advocate has been featured in The New York Times, Huffington Post, The New Republic, PBS’ Asian Americans, and twice on The Moth Radio Hour. Annie is currently working on her first book, a memoir. Her writing has been supported by the Vermont Studio Center, the Tin House Writing Workshop, and the Bread Loaf Writers Conference.

You can find Annie on Twitter and Instagram at annietangent. Annie is available for speaking engagements and storytelling events: you can see more about Annie’s speaking here. To contact Annie, email at annie@annietan.com or fill out this contact form.

Katie Fielding is a dedicated STEM Coach in Prince William County Schools Virginia, with a rich background of 20 years in public education. Having spent 13 years as a science teacher and eight years as an instructional technology coach, Katie deeply understands the challenges and opportunities in integrating technology and STEM into teaching and learning practices.

Specializing in creating accessible STEM classrooms, Katie is passionate about leveraging educational technology tools and assistive technologies to foster inclusive learning environments. This passion is rooted in Katie's personal experience as a disabled individual navigating educational barriers, driving a commitment to remove such obstacles for students.

Katie actively advocates accessibility, creativity, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), sharing expertise through conference presentations, workshops, and district STEM programs. Recognized for this impactful work, Katie was honored as the VSTE (ISTE's Virginia affiliate) Coach of the Year.

In addition to being an ISTE Certified Educator and Trainer, Katie holds certifications as a Google Innovator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Adobe Creative Educator Innovator, and is UDL Level 2 certified. Katie is also actively involved in the Virginia ISTE Affiliate VSTE, serving on their equity and professional services committees. Beyond professional pursuits, Katie enjoys exploring the world of cheese and traveling to Scandinavia.

With a vision for a future where all classrooms are accessible and inclusive, Katie continues to inspire and equip educators to make meaningful changes, ensuring that learning is a right, not a privilege, for every student. https://www.katiefielding.com/

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Ms. Briana Bolt

Director of Instructional Innovation and Digital Marketing | Business Consultant

Briana Bolt is an innovative leader in the field of education, where she excels in creating synergies between technology, team collaboration, and holistic well-being approaches, setting new standards for leadership and innovation in both educational and business environments. As the Director of Instructional Innovation and Digital Marketing, she effectively utilizes collaborative teaching methods and supports the digital footprint and partnerships of educational institutions. Her consultancy work showcases her ability to blend strategic innovation with a commitment to creating supportive and inclusive environments, impacting operations and digital initiatives.

In her role within education, Briana has been instrumental in collaborating with educators to integrate their passions into transformative teaching practices. She has also played a crucial role in guiding new teachers and enhancing community outreach online and in person. Her achievements in business consultancy have significantly influenced operational strategies and talent-nurturing processes.

Among her notable achievements, Briana was nominated for the 2022 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education in collaboration. She led a team to victory in the World Artificial Intelligence Competition for Youth and has been recognized internationally for her work in well-being-focused curriculum development. Briana has been an integral member of leadership teams recognized with nominations for premier business awards, celebrating exceptional achievements and excellence in business.

Briana holds a Bachelor of Education, certified to teach K-12, and has a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts. Currently, she is furthering her expertise by pursuing a Master's in Leadership, complementing her existing certifications in Inquiry, English Language Learning, Technology, Leadership, and Marketing.

A dynamic speaker, Briana facilitates professional development sessions for educators and business teams, covering topics from educational technology to digital marketing trends, while also offering her expertise in assisting leadership teams with streamlining processes in business operations. This passion for connection and collaboration is vividly reflected, you can connect with her @BrianaBolt284 on Twitter “X” or on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/briana-bolt-ab8210158.

Briana’s personal philosophy intertwines education with business acumen, advocating for innovative, risk-taking approaches in both domains. Her story of resilience, as a young mother who overcame challenges to become the first in her family to graduate from university, is a testament to her commitment to empowering others and her commitment to opportunities for growth and transformation.

Dr. Akilah Willery is the visionary behind Upskill Services, where she helps small businesses scale their efforts by developing their digital presence with eLearning and automations. Whether you are a coach, trainer or a classroom teacher looking to make your mark in the digital space, she’s the person that will guide you through the noise. With a remarkable background in empowering educators to leverage technology for transformative teaching and learning experiences, Dr. Willery brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Drawing from over two decades of experience as a school district administrator and edtech advisor, she’s now focused on helping others get their slice of the billion-dollar eLearning industry.

Specialized Services

• eLearning development
• Digital strategy & automation
• Online teacher/trainer development

Contact Info

Email: info@upskillservices.site

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akilahwillery/

Twitter: @awillery

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Instagram: @akilahwillery

As the co-founder of a revolutionary behavioral health program, Charle partners with school districts to improve the well-being of both staff and students. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the unique lens of a seasoned teacher and a licensed therapist. Her clinical work in trauma and crisis intervention gives her clear insight to truly understand our fractured mental health system. Charle provides your team with practical, sustainable solutions to transform your entire school culture. As a Keynote Speaker, she delivers a powerful message to education leaders all over the world sharing relatable stories and leaving them with strategies to begin implementing real change. 

Connect 

charle@thrivingschool.org 

859.878.6755

www.thrivingschool.org 

Janelle Clevenger McLaughlin is a Senior Partnerships Consultant for Advanced Learning Partnerships working with districts all across the United States. She is a former curriculum director and classroom teacher. She has been a full-time consultant since 2015 where her experiences range from job-embedded coaching for teachers and administrators, to leading reflective collaborations and facilitating leadership development. 

Ms. McLaughlin has a strong belief in the power of education and the role leaders play in building a strong foundation for the organization. She has worked with educational leaders in over thirty-five different states and two countries. She has presented on numerous topics at national and international events. 

Janelle’s first book, Leadership at Every Level: Five Qualities of Effective Classroom, Building and District Leaders, was released by Solution Tree Publishing in January of 2022. Her second book, co-authored with Matt Rhoads and Shannon Moore, Instruction Without Boundaries, was released by EduMatch Publishing on August 15, 2022. Both titles are available on Amazon. 

Ms. McLaughlin holds a B.S. and M.A. in elementary education from Ball State University. She has obtained further licenses in school leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University, and gifted/talented education from Manchester University.

Connect with Janelle on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. All links are available at her website: www.janelleclevenger.com.

Matthew Rhoads, Ed.D. is an expert and innovator in educational technology and instructional strategy integration within online, blended, and traditional in-person classroom settings. As a practicing technology and instructional leader, trainer, integrationist, and coach in Adult Education, K-12, and Higher Education, he develops EdTech tool instructional integrations with research-based instructional strategies to drive instruction. He is a coach and professional learning specialist for new and experienced teachers within the consortium and at a local university. Dr. Rhoads is also a doctoral dissertation chair who coaches doctoral students to conduct their research, write, and defend their dissertations. Dr. Rhoads publications focus on integrating instructional strategies with EdTech tools to amplify student learning within in-person, online, and blended learning classrooms. His latest books include Crush it from the Start: 50 Tips for New Teachers,  Instruction Without Boundaries: Enhance Your Teaching Strategies with Technology Tools in Any Setting, Amplify Learning: A Global Collaborative Series, and Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders. He also has his podcast, Navigating Education - The Podcast, which discusses all topics related to education and instruction. For more information on Dr. Rhoads and his work, visit his website at www.matthewrhoads.com. 

Hi Everyone! Hope all is well! I am Khrysi Cherry! I currently serve as an Elementary Educator K-5; Adjunct Faculty; Instructional Leader; and an RYT-300 Yoga Instructor to name a few roles. I hold a B.A. in Psychology; an Ma.Ed. in Elementary Education K-5; an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instructional Leadership; and am currently completing an Ed.S in Educational Leadership. I hold an RYT-200 and RYT-300 HOUR Yoga Teacher Training certification with a strong belief in all things health and wellness.

 In the educational space, I believe that all teachers should experience wellness each school day and that our careers should be an enhancement to our lifestyle and not a hindrance. 

In this space, I advocate for teacher wellness to ensure that teachers are experiencing quality lifestyles at home and at school. Having such lifestyles involves building systems in our classrooms that are efficient and sustainable. 

With that being said, I am here today on the Dr. Will show to discuss teacher wellness/well-being personally and professionally; and how utilizing SYSTEMS helps us to maintain our SANITY! 
 

I am Talesha Savage, speaker, workshop facilitator, and owner of TLS Consulting, an education consulting firm devoted to helping school and district leaders create attractive school cultures where leaders and teachers feel respected, valued, and supported. I have helped four schools/departments increase their social emotional support efforts which has impacted approximately 400 educators. 

I leverage my experience as a teacher, school leader, and business owner to help schools and districts attract and retain educators, so they are not constantly starting over. I truly believe a consistent and engaged staff tremendously helps all students and stakeholders shine.

My 15 years as an educator has led me to shift school culture from despair to triumph, develop an onboarding academy, collect and analyze student and staff data, facilitate numerous professional development sessions, and design action plans that led to a stable staff with increased student achievement. 

My approach to school culture is simple; develop a culture based on connections that leverage the strengths of others.

If you desire to have a school where the buy-in is high, collaboration and synergy are the norm, and vacancies are rare, let’s schedule a quick talk. 

https://calendly.com/taleshasavage/synergy