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Hi! I’m Matthew Courtney. I help schools help kids, and I want to show you how to leverage the power of education research and data to drive continuous improvement in your districts, schools, and classrooms. I will never forget the first time I set foot into my own classroom. It was a very hot July afternoon when I arrived at Mayfield Elementary to pick up my key. The hallways smelt of floor wax and you could taste the dust from the annual summer renovation floating in the air. To save money, the air conditioning was turned off making it so hot it was difficult to breathe. I met a burly custodian in the office, signed some papers, and was given a shiny brass colored key. I didn’t fully understand what was in store for me. While teaching at Mayfield, I came to understand what good public schools are all about. I met children who would shape me into the man I am today. Jonathan, a second grader who had been to so many schools in his short life that he hadn’t learned the alphabet. Sammie, the young lady who came to school primarily to eat, and later to learn. Darrell, the boy with autism who taught me the phrase “the wheel is turning but the hamster is dead.” Jocelyn, who showed me how to show love through patience in the way that she cared for her peers. Each child left their mark, and I have never been so proud as the day I ran into Chelsey, now a teacher, at a conference or the day that I saw Richie, now a professional trumpet player, on the stage. These children, and the millions like them, are why I got out of bed every morning – and why I get out of bed every morning still. I have dedicated my life to a singular mission: using research and data to grow high quality schools for every child. Continuous school improvement isn’t for “low performing” schools. It isn’t a theoretical policy framework cooked up by folks in Washington, D.C. It isn’t the enemy of good teachers and leaders. Research and data driven continuous school improvement is for everyone. It is a focused mindset that ensures that everybody is bringing their best to every situation – every day. It is about intentionality; doing what’s best for kids not because we think it is what’s best, but because we know it is what’s best. Throughout my career, I have worked to empower educators at every level to use educational research and data to drive continuous improvement. Whether it was providing professional development to my fellow classroom teachers, facilitating action research and building theoretical models at the Bluegrass Center for Teacher Quality, or crafting policy to increase access and usability of research in decision making at the Kentucky Department of Education, my entire career has been focused on improving opportunities for our students. I truly believe that if we can all learn to leverage the power of research and data, we can expedite school improvement efforts and make good schools great and great schools even better.
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With over 12 years experience, David Allen is a popular public speaker, with a fascination for Victorian history. A member of the Dickens Fellowship and the Society for Storytellers, he is the perfect combination of being both hugely knowledgeable and a very skilled and entertaining storyteller. Funny, light hearted, but meticulously well researched, his talks are both fun and thought provoking, and are based on hours, days and weeks of tireless historical research, trawling through the archives and records dating back to the 1800s.
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Bidyut Mahapatra is an Indian Bengali author.he was born on 16 july in 2001.he is live in jhargram at Amdapal.his parents are sukumar mahapatra and chandana mahapatra.his hoby is mathematics solving.his mother land is India's Westbengal.he completed his primary education at Amdapal.then he went to kharbandhi sc highschool for 1 year.after it he came amdapal junior high school for study .then he went to dubra adarshya vidyamandir for complete his higher secondary education.after completed he higher secondary education he went to jhargram Raj college for complete his graduation.now he is read in bsc mathematics .his notable works is Bidyut's Bag which is available in three languages.he did not receive any award yet.
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Arthur Keiser Managed Keiser University as Chancellor. In his career, he gives his 44 years to Keiser Campus and operates 3 Campuses internationally, two in China and one in Nicaragua.
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Who am I? I'm a kid from the hood who was always in trouble for whistling, making "BEATS" and talking all the time. But, little did I know that talking was my super power and that music in my head was my inner-self telling me I was gifted in music. After being inspired by my first Black male teacher, I entered band and it changed everything. Able to play eight instruments without reading music and eventually learning how to read music, I got a band scholarship to the only HBCU in Oklahoma, Langston University. Instead of becoming a band teacher, I wanted to be an elementary teacher, because I wanted to inspire the next generation of students who loved making beats, whistling and talking. 20 years later, I now get the opportunity to talk for a living and inspire others with music, media, discussions AND talking? I'm truly living my wildest dreams! Your students, staff, faculty and participants can live the dream too.
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Dr. Wanda M. Coleman is called by God to empower, educate, and equip men and women for life and for service through preaching, teaching, and writing. Wanda has a passion to help others find their voice so that they can reach their full potential. She seeks to encourage women especially, to not only know and build a relationship with Jesus Christ, but to accept and love themselves as beautiful creations of God – precious in His sight! Wanda is the best-selling author of “In Transition! The Breaking, The Beauty & The Blessing of Starting Over,” and the author of “Taking Off the Makeup: Loving Yourself as God Loves You!” Wanda considers family her first and foremost ministry. She is married to Robert Coleman Jr., and together they have two adult children, Ambrielle and Emmanuel. Wanda is founder of Wanda M. Coleman Ministries whose mission is to reach the masses through books, workshops, conferences and retreats and the air waves with the Word of God. She ministers daily on her online devotional, “Empowered by the Word” on Facebook Live and other social media outlets. Because of this effort, she was recently asked to join WJWW Radio as host of Empowered by the Word Radio Show, where she will give spiritual empowerment, and practical tips to help people walk in purpose and serve with excellence. Wanda is a graduate of The Ohio State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Wanda is an ordained minister and graduated from Ashland Theological Seminary, earning a Master of Divinity degree and a Doctor of Ministry degree. Wanda is well rounded and experienced in the secular arena, holding positions in Corporate America, higher education and the healthcare field in administration and recruitment. She holds firmly to the scripture “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you” (Deut. 31:6).
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Ulunda Baker is your everyday wife, mother, sister, friend, and servant at work and in community. She loves to inspire people to accomplish whatever it is they are setting out to do. Ulunda grew up as the oldest of 7 siblings born into the struggles of homelessness, poverty, and other generational chains of struggles including mental health, drug and alcohol addiction. With all these things stacked against her she’s been able to overcome what should’ve been a life sentence of pre-destined struggles to living a life of crushing the enemies narrative and proving that when God says he has a plan for your life he means it. Ulunda is married with 3 sons, works in Corporate America, serves on a private Christian school board, a community shelter board, and is the Executive Director of Serve Unity Outreach, Inc. a startup community outreach organization in the greater Charlotte, NC area,
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Bryce is a speaker and author of "Wake Up, Wake Up, Wake Up." He is a leader passionate about helping individuals and organizations enhance their thought-life, overcome challenges, and discover their potential. As a former Division-1 football player and professional Rollerblader, he now aspires to satisfy his need for adrenaline through motivational messages and powerful life story.
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When I was deciding what I would do when I grew up, I fancied myself as an actor, So drama club, college and conservatory in New York city eventually had me land in Los Angeles to pursue fame and fortune. I had a great time but alas stardom wasn't in my cards. When I had to get a "real" job, I wondered what I would do? I was very comfortable in front of an audience, knew how to tell a good story and was a keen listener, I ended up in training, and have spent almost two decades teaching, coaching and elevating Sales Professionals, specifically in the Luxury sector. I have founded my own business, Slaney Consulting. I've also worked with and for LVMH, Ferrari, Porsche and brands in different Luxury segments such as L'Occitane, Tourneau/Bucherer, Bulgari and TAG Heuer. I would be remiss to not mention that I'm from Ireland originally (accent still intact though muted a bit), and I attribute my storytelling prowess to my heritage. We do have the gift of the gab after all.
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Ivan Estrada is an inspirational business leader and highly ranked real estate broker with extensive experience in the real estate and finance industries. He is a top producer in the Los Angeles metro area, with a thriving team in residential and commercial properties. Ivan is part of a selected cohort of leaders for the Stanford University Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative. He is a sought-after public speaker on the topics of branding and marketing, personal development, and real estate by organizations such as Inman, California Association of Realtors, and The Real Deal. He produces a large portfolio of video content, including the popular YouTube series Real Estate Minute. He has been featured on NBC’s Open House, HGTV’s House Hunters, and Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing, as well as in LA Times, Forbes, Hollywood Reporter, and Dwell. He was named among the nation’s top “30 Under 30” in real estate with the National Association of Realtors and is also regularly named in Newsweek’s America’s Best Realtors list. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting from the University of Southern California and is a CPA. Ivan is currently a member of the Advisory Council at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and was a former president of the Los Angeles LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce. Ivan is a tenor, known as a teen singer on variety shows for Univision and TV Azteca. He is a proud uncle and loves to take his cockapoo dog, Noah, running on the beach.
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Consultant, Soprano, Designer of Whimsical Things at April plus Madison
Florida, United States
April Lynn James is a Speaker, Consultant, Soprano and Designer of Whimsical Things. Through her PLAY-shops, music, and original creations, she transforms the world into a more joyful and playful place. She is passionate about the connection between creativi-Tea, wellness and spirituali-Tea. For over a decade, she has been inspiring others through April plus Madison, her latest venture.
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Jonathon Janus has held his Illinois Business license since 2022 and his IL Teacher certification since 2016. He also has a K-12 teaching certification.
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