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Maureen Gassert Lamb
Google Certified Trainer, Academic Technologist, and Educational ConsultantMaureen Lamb is the Language Department Chair and Academic Technology Coordinator at Kingswood Oxford School in West Hartford, CT. Maureen is dedicated to using best practices and creating community in language teaching and technology, and she has shared her work… -
Lisa Lamont
Director of Innovation and TechnologyLisa Lamont is a lifelong learner and believes in challenging herself to always continue growing as an educator and an individual. She has over 11 years experience working with Technology in Independent Schools and is currently the Director of Innovation… -
Tim Fish
Chief Innovation OfficerTim Fish is the Chief Innovation Officer at NAIS. He has deep roots in the independent school community and a long history at McDonogh School (Maryland). Most recently, he was the school’s associate headmaster. During his time at McDonogh, he… -
Tom Daccord
EdTechTeacher CEO, Co-FounderTom Daccord is CEO and Co-Founder of EdTechTeacher. An educational technology speaker, instructor, and author, Tom has worked with schools, districts, colleges and educational organizations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He has presented on… -
Rosey McQuillan
Educational Instructor for EdTech TeacherI am an assistive and educational consultant whose career combines over 25 years of experience with a focus on the use of technology to provide differentiated instruction. As an instructor, I have extensive experience working with teachers across all grade… -
Beth Holland
Instructor and Doctoral CandidateBeth Holland has over 18 years of experience in educational technology, differentiated instruction, and blended learning. She blogs regularly for EdTech Researcher at Education Week and Edutopia, presents nationally as well as internationally, and leads professional development workshops as well… -
Sharon Plante
Chief Technology IntegratorSharon Plante, an educator with over 25 years teaching experience in special education, currently serves Chief Technology Integrator, Teacher Mentor and Student Advisor at The Southport School. As a Classroom Educator certified Orton-Gillingham tutor, she uses her training and understanding… -
Audrey Onsdorff
Academic Technology CoordinatorAs a former French High School teacher, now Academic Technology Coordinator I aim to personalize professional development to help teachers feel confident and empowered to integrate technology into their curriculum.… -
David Saunders
Educator and Library Media SpecialistEducator, Library Media Specialist, & Designer. Chair of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools’ Commission on Technology. TED-Ed Innovative Educator, Google Certified Innovator, Administrator, & Education Trainer. Google Earth Education Advisor. CUE Lead Learner. Raspberry Pi Certified Educator. Google Educator…
Academic Technology

Joan Edwards
Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Competency
As the Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Competency at Kingswood Oxford School (West Hartford, CT), Joan Edwards has honed her skills in intergroup facilitation. While there are many challenges to supporting people as they learn to relate across differences,…

Kerry Gallagher
Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning
Kerry Gallagher is the Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning at St. John’s Prep in Danvers, Massachusetts. She’s also the Director of K-12 Education for ConnectSafely.org – internet safety non-profit in Palo Alto, California – a FutureReady Instructional Coach, ASCD…

Dr. Ashley Cross
Manager of Membership and Member Services
Ashley comes to ATLIS as a former Director of Technology, a district-level Instructional Technology Specialist, classroom teacher, and an ECATD alumna. Ashley has worked with the TN Department of Education, served on national advisory boards for organizations such as Scholastic,…

Adele Dominicus
Upper School Mathematics Teacher
I’ve been teaching Middle School Math for 28 years. As the practice of teaching and learning mathematics keeps evolving, how do we understand the growing needs of our students? This is an exciting time to share ideas and insights with…

Andree Palmgren
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
For 18+ years, I worked at Greenwich Academy in Greenwich, CT as an elementary and middle school teacher, advisor and team leader and later as the Director of the Lower School Associate Teacher Program and as the middle school counselor.…

LaVonna Roth
Speaker & Consultant
I am a highly energetic and engaging speaker, learning specialist, author and consultant, I have a deep passion in bridging how the brain learns (and thinks) with how people have incredible skills and talents to be confident in whom they…

Sandee McClowry
Developer of INSIGHTS into Children's Temperament, President INSIGHTS Intervention, LLC
I am the developer of INSIGHTS into Children’s Temperament which is a social emotional learning program that is in a variety of elementary schools. INSIGHTS is evidence-based. I was also the principal investigator of multiple federally funded studies that tested…

Connie Blunden
Director, Center for Public Purpose/History Teacher
I have been on the faculty at Greenwich Academy since 1994. I have been a member of the History Department since joining GA and am currently teaching a United States: Civil Rights course and an Advanced Civil Rights elective. In…

Emily Cretella
Content Marketing Strategist & Copywriter
Emily Cretella is a marketing strategist and copywriter who helps her clients create and share stories that make audiences take action. As owner of Cursive Content Marketing, Emily provides consulting, copywriting services and workshops to independent schools and higher education.…

Morris H Ervin, Jr.
Consultant
Morris H Ervin, Jr. offers a contemplative approach that nurtures the social and emotional competences of the youth, families, communities, and corporations to reconnect to the peace within themselves, repair relationships and restore harmony in society. Morris is an educator,…

Erica Poccia
Lower School Spanish Teacher
This is my 4th year of teaching Lower School Spanish (K-1) at The Greenwich Country Day School. I also taught FLES grades 1-5 in the Rye City School District for four years. Differentiated learning and assessment is a huge part…

Barb Golub
Literacy Consultant
I started my career as an educator in New York City, where I taught both 2nd and 5th grade. While in the classroom, I would often host teachers from around the world for professional development that they were engaged in…

Lauren Porosoff
Learning Design Consultant
Lauren Porosoff has been an educator since 2000 and consults on designing curriculum and professional development that empowers students and teachers. Her work includes approaches to designing school programs that incorporate opportunities for teachers and students to explore and enact…

Rachel Wright
Math Department Chair
Rachel is an experienced mathematics instructor and teacher leader with a demonstrated record of excellence and innovation in independent secondary education. She is skilled in curriculum design, instructional design and technology, and observation and professional growth models, and committed to…

Audrey Onsdorff
Academic Technology Coordinator
As a former French High School teacher, now Academic Technology Coordinator I aim to personalize professional development to help teachers feel confident and empowered to integrate technology into their curriculum.…

Susan Henebry
Attorney
Susan Henebry is a partner in Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey’s Education Group. Her practice focuses on issues facing educational institutions and corporate clients.
Susan’s expertise includes representing and counseling schools on all facets of education law, including risk mitigation,…

Sharon Plante
Chief Technology Integrator
Sharon Plante, an educator with over 25 years teaching experience in special education, currently serves Chief Technology Integrator, Teacher Mentor and Student Advisor at The Southport School. As a Classroom Educator certified Orton-Gillingham tutor, she uses her training and understanding…

Gabriel Lucas
Co-Founder and Trustee of ATLIS; Principal of Educational Technology Recruiting
Gabe has been working in the educational technology field for over a decade. In 2014 Gabe co-founded ATLIS (Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools), a non-profit professional development association for technology administrators. He served as the first ATLIS Board…

David Saunders
Educator and Library Media Specialist
Educator, Library Media Specialist, & Designer. Chair of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools’ Commission on Technology. TED-Ed Innovative Educator, Google Certified Innovator, Administrator, & Education Trainer. Google Earth Education Advisor. CUE Lead Learner. Raspberry Pi Certified Educator. Google Educator…

Kate Parker-Burgard
Director of the Center for Leadership
With over 20 years working with service in independent schools, I have been a part of the development of service programs from single service-day type experiences to extended, curricular-based service learning. While I believe that there is still room for…

Nicole Nascimento
Head of Speech and Language Services
Nicole Nascimento is an American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)–certified speech and language pathologist with over 15 years of experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric speech and language disorders including: apraxia; developmental delays associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders;…

Jaime Pagliarulo
Leadership Coach
I am a former National team player and professional soccer player. Currently, I am teaching in the Chandler School District soccer academy and leadership school. I am the Director of Staffing and Curriculum for Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academies, which…

Betsy McKenna
Educational Consultant & Leadership Coach
Betsy McKenna is the Founder of Exponential Returns, a company designed to help professionals in the academic and nonprofit communities advance individual and team performance by deepening conversations, tapping into creative minds and talents, and fostering strategic relationships. With over…

Lorri Carroll
Director of Lower School
I am the Director of Lower School at Hamden Hall Country Day School, a private, co-educational day school for students in PS- Grade 12 located in Hamden, CT. I have been at Hamden Hall for 24 years, beginning as a…

Southfield Center for Development
Executive Director
Christopher M. Bogart, PhD, is the Executive Director of the Southfield Center for Development. He is a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in both the private and public sectors for the past twenty-five years. Dr. Bogart works with children,…
Darien, CT

Eva M Verduzco
Spanish teacher
I work as a Lower and Middle School Spanish teacher and Global Studies LS Liaison at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, CT. I am originally from Mexico City.…

Peter Herzberg
Educational Consultant
I have an extensive career as a K12 Educator in teaching, leadership, and partnership building, in independent, public, and charter schools. In addition to partnership work with nonprofits, I specialize in the innovation of high school programs, design and integration…

Julie Margretta Wilson
Founder & Executive Director
Julie M. Wilson is a coach and advisor to school leaders, educational institutions, and foundations whose mission is to shape the future of K–12 education. She has over fifteen years’ experience building effective learning environments that unlock human potential and…
Boston, MA

Theresa Collins
Director of Teacher Training
Theresa Collins joined the Southport School community in 2014 as the director of the tutorial program. She has spent nearly 30 years using the Orton-Gillingham approach to teach students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, and ADHD. She first…

Patrick Bassett
President, Heads Up Educational Consulting
Patrick F. Bassett has served for 47 years in the independent school industry as teacher, head of school, past president of NAIS, the National Association of Independent Schools, and currently president of Heads Up Educational Consulting, LLC. He is a…

John Fallon
English teacher
I am an English teacher going into my 10th year of educating. Before I even entered a classroom, I knew that games had an underappreciated ability to teach. English teachers especially have been among the first to leverage cutting-edge media…

Tom Daccord
EdTechTeacher CEO, Co-Founder
Tom Daccord is CEO and Co-Founder of EdTechTeacher. An educational technology speaker, instructor, and author, Tom has worked with schools, districts, colleges and educational organizations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He has presented on…

Shanelle Henry
Director of Equity and Inclusion
Dedicated professional with strong background in anti-bias curriculum, training, program design and facilitation. Extensive knowledge of social justice education, equity, inclusivity, cultural competency and human relations. Founder of the annual Institute for Teaching Diversity and Social Justice. Member of NYSAIS…

Rhonan Mokriski
Dean of Faculty/Instructor of History/Director of International Students/International Student Trip Leader
I am a longtime history teacher recently turned Dean of Faculty. I love my family, travel, and the New York Yankees.…

Lisa Lamont
Director of Innovation and Technology
Lisa Lamont is a lifelong learner and believes in challenging herself to always continue growing as an educator and an individual. She has over 11 years experience working with Technology in Independent Schools and is currently the Director of Innovation…

Dale Suzanne Ioannides Ed.S.
Digital Literacy Coach
Over 20 years of teaching experience in ages 3-12. CFG Facilitator, SEE-KS coach, Instructional Coach.…

Scott MacClintic
Director - Pearse Hub for Innovation
I have been teaching for 37 years, the last 33 of them at The Loomis Chaffee School. I currently teach Innovation and Entrepreneurship classes in addition to serving as the Director of the Pearse Hub for Innovation. I was the…

MaryAnn Brittingham
Inspirational Speaker and Behavior Consultant
It is my mission to provide seminars and resources with practical and meaningful strategies, as well as inspiration, encouragement, and HOPE in areas related to effective discipline, relationship building and personal development.
I have extensive firsthand experience in working with…

Don Buckley
professional triber, freelance professor and agile talent worker in the on-demand economy
Don Buckley believes in design thinking as a methodology to solve wicked problems and is dedicated to creating new possibilities in education. He is an author, public speaker, and workshop facilitator with appearances at TEDx, NAIS, NYSAIS CAIS, NWAIS, EduCon,…

Justine Fellows
12th Grade Academic Dean; Global Online Academy, Site Director; Registrar-Scheduler
Justine is an Academic Dean, Registrar/Scheduler and Site Director for Global Online Academy at Greens Farms Academy in Greens Farms, CT. She is constantly thinking about ways to improve student experience and learning through technology, faculty/student relationships, data and reflection.…

Joel Backon
Director of Academic Technology / History Teacher
As Director of Academic Technology and a History teacher, Mr. Backon has been a supporting member of the Choate Rosemary Hall leadership team since 1992. Mr. Backon has taught history and political science since 1998 and has led two teams…

Lecyca
Junior Keynote Speaker
Lecyca Curiel (1998) is an expert on Gen Z – her own generation. She works as a keynote speaker and researcher for WHETSTON / strategic foresight. Although she is still a teenager, she has the stage presence, charisma and humor…

Steve Pearlman, Ph.D.
Director, Interdisciplinary Writing & Reasoning, University of Saint Joseph. Co-founder, The Critical Thinking Initiative.
Through his role at the University of Saint Joseph, Dr. Pearlman, and his colleague, Dave Carillo, have spent the last seven years researching practices that promote real outcomes in critical thinking, writing, student engagement, transfer, and grit. Dr. Pearlman runs…

Michael G. Thompson, Ph.D.
Author, School Consultant, Speaker
For nearly thirty-five years, I have worked as a clinical psychologist, school consultant and international speaker on the subjects of children, schools and parenting. I’ve authored nine books focusing on the emotional lives of boys, friendships and social cruelty in…

Emily Tully
5th Grade Educator-Mindfulness Coach
Hi there,
I am a 5th grade educator/Mindfulness Coach/Yoga instructor and I have marriaged my careers and want to spread the gift of mindfulness, while speaking about its whole child approach in each classroom. I have seen such amazing progressions…

Davis Smith
MD, Director of Health Services
I am a physician and have been a school health doctor at both the college and high school level for the majority of my career. I very much enjoy learning and teaching, and regularly give presentations to regional colleague groups,…

Maureen Gassert Lamb
Google Certified Trainer, Academic Technologist, and Educational Consultant
Maureen Lamb is the Language Department Chair and Academic Technology Coordinator at Kingswood Oxford School in West Hartford, CT. Maureen is dedicated to using best practices and creating community in language teaching and technology, and she has shared her work…

Laura Tierney
Founder and CO
Laura Tierney is founder and CEO of The Social Institute, which empowers tens of thousands of students, parents, and educators to navigate social media positively through their comprehensive and gamified social media curriculum. Laura got her first phone at age…

Chuck English
Branding/Marketing Strategist
Chuck English helps independent schools achieve strategic goals by providing branding, marketing, communications and creative services. He has worked with dozens of schools in the U.S. and Canada and has presented his ideas at numerous conferences, workshops and webinars. He…

Daniel Lauter
Wellness Trainer, Educator
Hi! Mindfulness and meditation are great passions for me. I’ve been working in the field of wellness in education, focusing on mindfulness, meditation and sound therapy for many years. This work is truly joyful, and has benefited my own personal…

Grant Lichtman
Chief Provocateur
Grant Lichtman is a nationally recognized thought leader in the drive to transform K-12 education. He speaks, writes, and works with fellow educators to build capacity and comfort with innovation in response to a rapidly changing world. He works with…

Monica Burns
EdTech & Curriculum Consultant
Dr. Monica Burns is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. Monica was part of her school’s leadership team and was a vocal advocate for bringing one-to-one technology into her classroom. As a classroom teacher,…

Dr. James Beeghley
Educational Technologist
I am an educational technologist, a blogger, education consultant and keynote speaker. I specialize in integrating technology into the social studies with a particular interest in the American Civil War.
I’m passionate about helping educators think differently about what teaching…

Mark Daryl Rasch
CyberSecurity and Privacy Attorney
Mark Rasch is a recognized expert on the risks and benefits of new technologies, cyber-security, data privacy, and all things digital. He is the creator and former head of the United States Department of Justice’s Computer Crime Unit, and prosecuted…

April M Stallworth
Administrative Support Professional Trainer
My name is April Stallworth and I am a Trainer and a working Administrative Support Professional with over 30 years experience, who specializes in providing personal and professional development training for fellow Administrative Support Professionals. I seek to educate, empower,…

Jeff Martin
Asst. Head of School
Jeff Martin is an educational leader whose experience has covered the full range of K-12 education. Beginning as a music teacher in inner-city Indianapolis, Jeff’s career has taken him to the suburbs of Boston and now to downtown Hartford, CT. …

Denny L. Ticker
Master Science Teacher/Coach
My many years of teaching ultimately (finally!) brought me to middle school science, in both public and private schools. Often, the inherent scientific curiosity of children has been dampened as they enter middle school and we need that back! My…

Penny Rogers
Consultant
Penny Rogers first joined Independent School Management in 2010 as a member of the Advancement Academy’s founding faculty. As a Consultant, she specializes in the areas of marketing communications, enrollment management, and development.
Penny’s experience in private-independent schools includes more…

Basil Kolani
Director of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning
I joined Ridgefield Academy in July 2015 as the founding Director of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning after spending ten years as the Head of Technology and Innovation at Dwight School, the New York-based flagship of a family…

Rosey McQuillan
Educational Instructor for EdTech Teacher
I am an assistive and educational consultant whose career combines over 25 years of experience with a focus on the use of technology to provide differentiated instruction. As an instructor, I have extensive experience working with teachers across all grade…

Scarlett Lewis
Founder and Chief Movement Officer, Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement
Founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, founded after my son was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary in December 2012. We have created the Choose Love Enrichment Program, a free Pre-K through 12th grade social and emotional learning program…

Jennifer Bryan
Educational Consultant, Psychologist
Jennifer Bryan, PhD, is a psychologist and consultant who specializes in helping schools and organizations create inclusive communities by understanding and addressing gender and sexuality diversity. As founder and principal of Team Finch Consultants, she works primarily with preK-12 schools …

Tim Fish
Chief Innovation Officer
Tim Fish is the Chief Innovation Officer at NAIS. He has deep roots in the independent school community and a long history at McDonogh School (Maryland). Most recently, he was the school’s associate headmaster. During his time at McDonogh, he…

Tim Burns
Educator, Author, Consultant
Tim Burns is an educator and author whose background includes over thirty years of experience as high school teacher, counselor, First Offender Program facilitator, adolescent and family drug-treatment program director, university instructor, and professional development specialist. He taught for four…

Noah Rachlin
Fellow, Tang Institute; Instructor in History & Social Science, Phillips Academy
Too often, young people interpret a lack of immediate mastery as a sign of weakness or, worse, inability. Yet, a compelling body of research has shown that helping young people to respond positively to challenge and struggle is critical to…

Brenda Doucette
Facilitator/Instructor
Brenda is an Instructional Technology Specialist and authorized Google Education Trainer with over 25 years of teaching experience at all grade levels. She is an adjunct professor at Simmons College in the Assistive Technology Graduate Program and regularly leads EdTechTeacher…

Helen H. Waldron
Director of Admissions
Helen is a seasoned educator, school leader and consultant for both families and independent schools. She has a longstanding passion for working with gifted and twice exceptional students and the schools serving them. She seeks and facilitates research driven professional…

Mary Fowler
Positive Difference PD
I design and customize each staff development training to provide your school personnel with strategies that make a positive difference to your learners with challenges. Early in my career path, the fates directed me both personally and professionally to work…

Garfield Gini-Newman
Associate Professor, University of Toronto
Garfield Gini-Newman explores how to teach through wonder-based learning while nurturing deep conceptual understanding and genuine competence. As an associate professor at OISE/University of Toronto and the senior national consultant with The Critical Thinking Consortium, Garfield has worked with thousands…

Beth Holland
Instructor and Doctoral Candidate
Beth Holland has over 18 years of experience in educational technology, differentiated instruction, and blended learning. She blogs regularly for EdTech Researcher at Education Week and Edutopia, presents nationally as well as internationally, and leads professional development workshops as well…

Douglas Lyons
Executive Director, Connecticut Association of Independent Schools
Doug has been the Executive Director of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools since July 2004. A graduate of Villanova University, Doug has Masters and Doctoral degrees from The University of Pennsylvania. He began his career in public education, serving…