Voices for Excellence

Dr. Norman L. Webb serves as program advisor for WebbAlign. Dr. Webb developed the Webb alignment methodology and original Depth-of-Knowledge (DOK) definitions in 1997. At the time he was a Senior Research Scientist for the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) and was funded in part by the National Science Foundation. The DOK definitions describe levels or categories of cognitive complexity.

Dr. Kristi Wilson served as superintendent of the Buckeye Elementary School District in Buckeye, Arizona for eleven years facilitating the delivery of an outstanding education for approximately 6,000 students and nine campuses. Dr. Wilson is a well known advocate for building relationships, leveraging talents and empowering communities to take risks ensuring all stakeholders are committed to lead by example. Dr. Wilson is one of the nation’s top thought leaders in public education.

Inspired by his youth development and nonprofit work as a student at Morehouse College, Jason Green has dedicated his career to creating positive change in education. As co-founder of LINC (Learning Innovation Catalyst), Jason helps schools and districts reimagine and implement 21st century teaching and learning. Jason is driven by the belief that all children have a right to a high-quality education.

Dr. Tamara Allen-Thomas is currently the Superintendent of Clairton City School District. Dr. Allen-Thomas served as Principal/Chief Academic Officer at Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship for nine years. Additionally, she has served in a variety of leadership roles in the Pittsburgh Public School District for thirteen years. Her commitment to excellence, coupled with her extensive experience and involvement in various organizations, positions her as a respected figure in the field of education and community service.

Max Brooks is an highly motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic professional with 20+ years of experience in the field of education. Brooks has experience building consensus and informing administrators and district-level officials of best practices and initiatives to improve performance outcomes.

Matt Monjan is the Founder of Infusedu, a sales and marketing strategy consultancy that specializes in working directly with K-12 school districts and corporate education partnerships. att acts as a partner to help school systems develop innovative learning initiatives powered by dynamic digital content and professional development.

Rachael Mann is the CEO and Executive Director of EDFuture. Rachael believes in the importance of shaping the educational philosophies and spaces of today by looking toward the innovations of tomorrow. From professional growth to motivational talks to workshops, Rachael loves to inspire audiences to think bigger and dream beyond. 

Dr. Neil Gupta began serving Oakwood City Schools as Superintendent in August 2023. Dr. Gupta holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Ashland University, a Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Ashland University, and a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree from Miami University.

Michael B. Horn is the co-founder of and a distinguished fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, a non-profit think tank, and teaches at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He strives to create a world in which all individuals can build their passions, fulfill their potential, and live a life of purpose through his writing, speaking, and work with a portfolio of education organizations.

Dr. Elizabeth Alvarez is the superintendent of Forest Park School District 91. As a leader, she encourages staff, community and students to achieve greatness in all they do and take pride in their school climate and culture. More importantly, she aims to instill a sense of belonging with a developed understanding of social emotional learning driven to make schools safe learning environments so that learning is at the forefront and increased student achievement is inevitable.