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Dr. Jeffry Prickett
Dr. Jeffry Prickett
Dr. Jeffry Prickett
Dr. Jeff Prickett is a professional educator who has served as an elementary, middle and high school principal. Over the course of his 26 years of public school service, Prickett also has experience as an assistant principal, dean of students, and classroom teacher.
Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Judson University, a Master's de
Dr. Jeff Prickett is a professional educator who has served as an elementary, middle and high school principal. Over the course of his 26 years of public school service, Prickett also has experience as an assistant principal, dean of students, and classroom teacher.
Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Judson University, a Master's degree from Aurora University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from National Louis University. He lives in McHenry, IL, where he and his wife, Michelle, stay busy with their four adult biological children, as well as their four adopted children.
In addition to his work as an educator, Jeff runs "The Principal Leadership Lab" podcast with his longtime friend and colleague, Adam DeWitt, serves as the co-publications chair for the Illinois Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ILASCD), the professional development chair for the Kishwaukee Region of the Illinois Principals Association (IPA) and spends a lot of time writing, reading and following his beloved Chicago Cubs.
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John VanDusen
Dr. Jeffry Prickett
Dr. Jeffry Prickett
John was born into a Navy family and attended eight different schools while crisscrossing the country. After graduating high school, John went to Northern Michigan University where he earned a degree in Elementary Education while serving in the Michigan Army National Guard and completing ROTC requirements to become a second lieutenant.
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John was born into a Navy family and attended eight different schools while crisscrossing the country. After graduating high school, John went to Northern Michigan University where he earned a degree in Elementary Education while serving in the Michigan Army National Guard and completing ROTC requirements to become a second lieutenant.
Upon graduation, John served as a military police and infantry platoon leader in Baghdad, Iraq. When he returned, he began his teaching and coaching career while continuing with the military.
John is currently an 8th grade U.S. History teacher in Kingsford, Michigan where he also enjoys coaching football and being involved in his church along with his wife and son. He is also an instructor in the Army reserves where he teaches Army Majors masters level courses as part of their professional military education.
In his free time, you can often find John hanging out with his wife or trekking through the woods, riding his four-wheeler, or taking the boat out enjoying nature with his son.
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Jillian DuBois
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Jillian DuBois
Jillian DuBois serves as an elementary educator in Clearwater, FL. She has been in the field of education for two decades. She is the recently published author and illustrator of “Liv’s Seashells”.
Jillian’s journey continues to bring much JOY and fulfillment as she thrives on building authentic relationships with her students and guiding
Jillian DuBois serves as an elementary educator in Clearwater, FL. She has been in the field of education for two decades. She is the recently published author and illustrator of “Liv’s Seashells”.
Jillian’s journey continues to bring much JOY and fulfillment as she thrives on building authentic relationships with her students and guiding their curiosity and wonder. She uses her voice to foster hope for student equity and empathy.
Her passion is to initiate and infuse joy to those in education by focusing efforts on learning and growing alongside colleagues and friends.
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Debbie Tannenbaum
Debbie Tannenbaum
Debbie Tannenbaum
Debbie Tannenbaum is an Elementary School Technology Specialist in Fairfax County, VA. An educator with over twenty years of experience, Debbie supports both staff and students to integrate technology tools into instruction through both co teaching sessions and weekly technology classes.
Debbie Tannenbaum is also an avid blogger and share
Debbie Tannenbaum is an Elementary School Technology Specialist in Fairfax County, VA. An educator with over twenty years of experience, Debbie supports both staff and students to integrate technology tools into instruction through both co teaching sessions and weekly technology classes.
Debbie Tannenbaum is also an avid blogger and shares her thoughts and reflections regularly on her website: www.TannenbaumTech.com. Her work focuses on working collaboratively with other educators to use technology tools to amplify student learning and empower student voice. She presents on these topics at conferences and hopes that her TRANSFORM message helps other educators as it has helped her.
Outside of work, Debbie has four teenagers, an adorable dog and a wonderful husband to support her.
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Robert Breyer
Debbie Tannenbaum
Debbie Tannenbaum
Robert Breyer currently serves as the proud principal of Cameron Elementary School located in the Sandhills region of North Carolina.
When Robert made the transition from classroom teacher to school administrator, he made a promise to himself as well as the teachers, students, and parents with whom he would interact on a daily basis. Tha
Robert Breyer currently serves as the proud principal of Cameron Elementary School located in the Sandhills region of North Carolina.
When Robert made the transition from classroom teacher to school administrator, he made a promise to himself as well as the teachers, students, and parents with whom he would interact on a daily basis. That promise was to go beyond the desk and become an active school leader who would engage with the school community both inside and outside the building. To accomplish this, he drew upon his pre-service experience in leading teams in the private sector and his principal preparation program with the Sandhills Leadership Academy. Both of these experiences helped shape his philosophy: leading and managing are two completely different mentalities. He would choose to be a transformative leader who works alongside his staff to implement positive change.
Robert continues to lead in schools, and also makes time to coach aspiring leaders who are looking to make the transition from teacher to administrator. He is also the host of The Guiding Principals Podcast, where he allows visionary school leaders to share the story of their own leadership journey, and celebrates their success. His hope is this will inspire future school leaders and provide them with resources they will be able to implement in their own schools.
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Chris Young
Debbie Tannenbaum
Chris Young
Chris Young is the Strategic Learning Coordinator for Southern Hancock Schools. Chris is passionate about showing his love of teaching, so students love to learn. Chris is the President Elect for Indiana Connected Educators, which is the Indiana International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) affiliate. He manages the #INeLearn T
Chris Young is the Strategic Learning Coordinator for Southern Hancock Schools. Chris is passionate about showing his love of teaching, so students love to learn. Chris is the President Elect for Indiana Connected Educators, which is the Indiana International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) affiliate. He manages the #INeLearn Twitter chat for Indiana Educators. He is a Google Certified Innovator, Google Certified Trainer, and Apple Certified Teacher.
His passion for educational technology has lead him to be selected as a keynote speaker for the Summer of eLearning conference series, hosted by the Indiana Department of Education. He has also worked with schools across the country in edtech consulting. Chris is also an avid sneaker collector and fantasy football player!
Melissa Wright
Dr. Michael P Nagler
Melissa Wright
Melissa Wright is a passionate educator driven to help schools create a place where students belong and everyone feels like they matter.
By sharing ideas that work in her school, she helps educators and students see they can improve their culture and climate. She is known for her desire to see students succeed, and to help them find their
Melissa Wright is a passionate educator driven to help schools create a place where students belong and everyone feels like they matter.
By sharing ideas that work in her school, she helps educators and students see they can improve their culture and climate. She is known for her desire to see students succeed, and to help them find their inner leader.
Melissa is the current president of the New Brunswick Student Leadership association and a co-chair of the 2022 Canadian Student Leadership conference. She is also a mathematics teacher at Kennebecasis
Valley High School, in Quispamsis, NB, Canada and is the Jostens Renaissance co-advisor at her school. Melissa shares her knowledge and experiences with students and educators alike.
She currently speaks to educators and students about proven ideas that help improve school culture and climate and how to implement Jostens Renaissance schools.
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Dr. Jay Dostal
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Melissa Wright
Dr. Jay Dostal has served as a high school principal in both Nebraska and Arkansas. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney where he received endorsements in English and Physical Education. He holds a Masters and a Doctorate Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of N
Dr. Jay Dostal has served as a high school principal in both Nebraska and Arkansas. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney where he received endorsements in English and Physical Education. He holds a Masters and a Doctorate Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of Nebraska. In 2013, he was named the Nebraska Association of Student Councils Principal of the Year, in 2016 was named the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals (NSASSP) Principal of the Year, and in 2021 was named the Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) Principal of the Year.
Dr. Dostal has presented at a variety of conferences on the topics of improving school culture, improving graduation rates, the value of career and technical education in today’s high schools, and leveraging the power of technology in school administration. His bride, Melanie, is a special education teacher and they have two children who remind them on a daily basis why the field of education is the noblest of professions with the greatest impact to change the world.
Dr. Dostal’s passion in life is to listen and share stories that enable others to find relevance and purpose. His #OwnYourEpic hashtag on Twitter provides regular encouragement to others to tell their stories and be proud of the person they are and who they can become. He believes that we alone need to travel our own paths, but along the way, we will meet a number of characters that will fill out our life story.
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Dr. Michael P Nagler
Dr. Michael P Nagler
Dr. Michael P Nagler
Michael P. Nagler, Ed.D., has held many positions in his 34 years in education. Before assuming his current position as Superintendent of the Mineola Public schools, he began his career as a school teacher in NYC while completing his Master’s and earning his professional diploma. Dr. Nagler then went on to earn his doctorate from Columbia
Michael P. Nagler, Ed.D., has held many positions in his 34 years in education. Before assuming his current position as Superintendent of the Mineola Public schools, he began his career as a school teacher in NYC while completing his Master’s and earning his professional diploma. Dr. Nagler then went on to earn his doctorate from Columbia University and accepted an administrative position with Mineola in 1999. Believing strongly in the district’s mission to create lifelong learners who contribute positively to a global society, Dr. Nagler rooted himself in the Mineola School District and never left.
During his twenty+ years with the district, he has been a big proponent of using technology to engage students in rigorous content. Mineola was one of the first Districts to implement a 1:1 ipad initiative. Mineola’s innovative use of the ipad has led to the rare feat of having all five Mineola schools to be recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools. Mineola is a member of the League of Innovative schools; one of only 104 districts nationwide. Being a member affords Mineola the ability to be at the forefront of nationwide initiatives such as Open Educational Resources (OER), the Maker Movement and computer science for all, #CSforall.
Mineola was one of the first schools in the State to implement a comprehensive computer science curriculum starting in kindergarten. Mineola is also at the forefront of digital student portfolios. Dr. Nagler recently utilized the Districts coding platform to create his own digital portfolio. http://michaelnagler.oyosite.com/mainpage.html
Dr. Nagler was the 2020 New York State Superintendent of the Year and was a Finalist for the 2020 National Superintendent of the Year.
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Lisa Toebben
Dominic Armano
Dr. Michael P Nagler
Lisa Toebben is a wife, mom, and teacher who resides in rural Missouri. She has taught in grades K-12 in the Special Education Applied Setting as well as the co-teaching setting. She found herself in teacher burnout in 2018 and has since re lit her passion for teaching through instilling soul fuel habits into her day. She loves to share
Lisa Toebben is a wife, mom, and teacher who resides in rural Missouri. She has taught in grades K-12 in the Special Education Applied Setting as well as the co-teaching setting. She found herself in teacher burnout in 2018 and has since re lit her passion for teaching through instilling soul fuel habits into her day. She loves to share her enthusiasm and passion for life by helping others learn to sift through their overwhelm so they can shift it into purpose driven action to enable them to elevate their vibe and not just survive. Through creating a magical action planning system, soon to be published by Road to Awesome LLC., Lisa has become a podcast host of the SheELEVATES Podcast, blogger, public speaker, and is currently working on her Personal Training License so she can coach others how to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle. She is a firm believer that the root to success professionally and personally stems from building a solid foundation for oneself through a healthy maintainable lifestyle. She is on a mission to elevate others by inspiring and providing action driven tools to start messy and go for it.
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Dominic Armano
Dominic Armano
Dominic Armano
Dominic Armano is a proud educator, a loving husband and father, and a public school advocate.
Dominic has an undergraduate degree in elementary education and graduate degrees in both special education and school district leadership. He currently works as an assistant principal at P.S. 84, Steinway Elementary School in New York.
Through his
Dominic Armano is a proud educator, a loving husband and father, and a public school advocate.
Dominic has an undergraduate degree in elementary education and graduate degrees in both special education and school district leadership. He currently works as an assistant principal at P.S. 84, Steinway Elementary School in New York.
Through his years as an assistant principal, Dominic has become passionate about social-emotional learning and has had the opportunity to highlight and build upon ongoing programs that help promote a positive culture for students, staff and the community. Dominic has started several initiatives that promote respect and focus on bully prevention, intimidation and bias-based harassment. As a result, his school was awarded the “Respect for All” award for the 2018-2019 school year.
As an educator, he feels that every child deserves to have fun, feel excited to learn and is happy to go to school. His main goal is to develop programs that encourage schools to educate children through a social-emotional pathway that creates a healthy school climate. He believes that by doing this, you strengthen the core of instruction and build a community of eager, enthusiastic and passionate learners.
Dominic was appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying in 2018 and was inducted into the New York Academy of Public Education in 2019.
Dominic loves spending time with his family and closest friends. He currently lives on Long Island with his wife Sara and their daughter, soon to be big sister, Maria.
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