Search Results

Jenelle Williams is a literacy consultant within the Leadership and Continuous Improvement unit at Oakland Schools, an intermediate school district supporting the 28 districts in Oakland County, Michigan. She joined the organization in 2017 following 18 years of experience in public schools at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. She has served as a classroom teacher, IB Middle Years Programme Coordinator, teacher leader, and educational technology coach.

Mark Weakland is a consultant, teacher, writer, and musician living in western Pennsylvania. He is the creator of teacher resource books, nationally-presented seminars and workshops on literacy topics, award-winning music projects, and more than 70 books for children.

Dr. Debra A. White has demonstrated a proven track record of service in the field of Education as a Teacher, School Counselor, Assistant Principal, Language Arts Coordinator, Principal, Leadership Development Director, Area Assistant Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum/Instruction, Educational Consultant and School Improvement Specialist. Debra received a bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia.

From the Duwamish down to the Puyallup and now up near the Nooksack: I have inhabited Coast Salish territory all my life. This compels me to manifest care for people who share this place. I graduated from Federal Way public schools in 1996 then served the district through AmeriCorps, the national community service organization. My experiences and mentors, Monda Holsinger and Kamala Saxton, inspired me to pursue education, equity, and diversity.

Teacher, author, literacy consultant, and children’s literature enthusiast, Maria Walther taught first grade for 34 years.

Jonathon Walker is the Assistant College Director at Health Sciences High and Middle College, he is the lead of the business pathway program where he focuses on helping the future business leaders of America develop their entrepreneurial skills and financial literacy. He’s held previous roles as an Athletic Director and a vital part of the Restorative Practice Team.