Authors & Presenters

Jennifer Parker, EdD, is an instructional technology and school data advisor for Macomb Intermediate School District and adjunct faculty member for Central Michigan University. Co-creator of the 21things4 Project, she’s a leader in connecting standards and educational technology.

Jason T. Ramsden is chief technology officer for Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, North Carolina. Since 1997, his work has focused on improving technology and communication in schools.

Casey Reason, PhD, is an award-winning author, speaker, coach, and thought leader in the areas of leadership development, digital learning, and the deep and substantive implementation of professional learning communities.

Lisa Reason, PhD, has been teaching and designing digital graduate curriculum for more than twelve years. She successfully led the development of numerous masters’ and doctoral programs and is widely recognized as an expert in online learning.

Will Richardson is known internationally for his work with educators and students to understand and implement instructional technologies and, more specifically, the tools of the Read/Write Web into their schools, classrooms, and communities.

Kipp D. Rogers, PhD, is director of secondary instruction for York County Schools in Virginia. With nearly 20 years of experience in education, Dr. Rogers has classroom teaching and instructional leadership experience at all levels in urban and suburban schools.

Ryan L. Schaaf is an assistant professor of educational technology at Notre Dame of Maryland University and a faculty associate for the Johns Hopkins University School of Education.

Roger Schank, PhD, is CEO and founder of Socratic Arts, Inc. and director and founder of Engines for Education, Inc. Previously, he was chief learning officer of Trump University.

Eric C. Sheninger, a high school principal, focuses on establishing and fostering learning environments that are student-centered, collaborative, flexible, and designed to prepare all learners to succeed in the 21st century.

William A. Sommers, PhD, of Austin, Texas, is a teacher, principal, author, and leadership coach. He has also been a consultant for cognitive coaching, adaptive schools, brain research, poverty, habits of mind, conflict management, and classroom management strategies.