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Chad Everett currently serves as a middle school literacy coach in northern Mississippi. He is a self-proclaimed literacy and technology geek. His knowledge
of e ective technology practices to enhance student learning, coupled with
his passion for literacy, makes him a significant resource in the school district where he works. He previously served as an instructional technology specialist
and educator in student discipline where he examined the power of restorative discipline practices to transform the student discipline process, and he continues to bring all he has learned from his previous roles to his current practice with students. Chad is also deeply involved with community adult literacy, believing the change needed to transform education extends beyond the school’s walls. You can visit Chad on Twitter @chadceverett. Chicago/Denver/Universal City
Dr. Brad Gustafson is passionate about helping educators inspire the next generation of readers. He’s the Minnesota 2016 Principal of the Year, an NSBA “20 to Watch,” and winner of the Digital Innovation in Learning award. He is also the co-creator of the World Booktalk Championship and #30SecondBooktalk. Brad’s best-selling book, Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital- Age Students, is helping educators supercharge student learning. Find him on his blog at BradGustafson.com and on Twitter @GustafsonBrad. Denver/Greenwich
Sue Haney absolutely loves being the Principal at Parma Elementary School. She has been at Parma since 2005. Prior to working with the Western School District, Sue was a middle school and high school English and psychology teacher at Vandercook Lake Schools. Sue spent a few years as a guidance counselor, building administrator, and curriculum director. She enjoyed coaching volleyball and softball at Vandercook Lake. You can visit Sue on Twitter @susankhaney.
Chicago/Universal City
Jillian Heise, NBCT, is currently pursuing her MLIS and spends her days recommending books to kids as a K-5 Library Media Specialist in southeastern Wisconsin. She supports teachers’ professional development through BALB Literacy Consulting, and taught seventh- and eighth-grade English Language
Arts in the Milwaukee area for 11 years. Jillian is a passionate advocate for student choice and the power of shared stories through #classroombookaday picture book read-alouds. She also brings her literacy expertise and passion for books to her role as chair of the WSRA Children’s Literature Committee. You can find Jillian online at heisereads.com and on Twitter @heisereads. Chicago
Rhonda Jenkins has been in her school district for 19 years. She has taught third grade, fifth grade, and served as a reading specialist at the high school level. Currently, she is the library media center director at Kendall Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois. Her current position is a combination of everything she loves: books, technology, students, and teaching. She is a true technology nerd and is a Certified Google Trainer and Microsoft Innovative Educator. She’s an avid reader and loves languages, gardening, remodeling, and learning! You can visit Rhonda on Twitter @luv2teachtech. Chicago/Raleigh-Durham
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