Authors & Presenters

Brad Neuendorf is the principal at Lander Valley High School in Wyoming. With nearly 20 years of public education experience, Brad has also served as an assistant principal, social studies teacher, and activities director.

Kim Nichols, EdD, is former assistant superintendent in Ringgold, Georgia. Under her leadership, Catoosa County Schools was named the first Model PLC District in Georgia and twelve schools have become Model PLCs.

Rebecca Nicolas, EdD, is the principal of Fern Creek High School in Louisville, Kentucky. Her work is focused on the implementation of the PLC process and the integration of collaborative teams.

Maria Nielsen, educational speaker and author, specializes in supporting teachers and administrators in the areas of PLCs, RTI, school culture, curriculum design, the highly engaged classroom, and assessment systems. Her life’s work is to help schools build successful systems to ensure high levels of student learning.

Jamie Nino is the director of professional development and curriculum for Sanger Unified School District in California and serves as an area administrator overseeing TK–12th grade school sites.

Robin Noble is an author, consultant, and presenter with more than 30 years of experience in education. She has served as an elementary school principal, district instructional coach, middle school English teacher, and special education teacher.

Janet Nuzzie is a published author with over 25 years of experience in mathematics education, including curriculum and leadership roles at the district, regional, and state level. She specializes in supporting campus leaders and teachers in the implementation of professional learning community processes and has facilitated her district’s implementation of a multitiered system of supports for mathematics intervention.

Cheryl O’Leary is principal of Thomas Edison Primary School, a Title I school located in Kankakee, Illinois. Cheryl implemented professional learning community concepts and results-driven professional development that brought about substantial, schoolwide change.

Leanne Olinger is a literacy specialist and instructional coach for the Fort Mill School District in South Carolina. She has served as a public educator for 18 years and is dedicated to providing individualized learning experiences to educators and students alike.

Tico Oms is a middle school deputy principal at the International School Bangkok. He is responsible for the seventh grade, as well as science, mathematics, physical education, technology/design, and student welfare.