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Todd Nesloney is the principal/lead learner at a PreK-5 school in Texas. He is
an award-winning author for his work in co-authoring the book Kids Deserve
It! as well as the author of the upcoming book Stories from Webb: The Ideas, Passions, and Convictions of a Principal and His School Family. Todd has also been recognized by the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in Education. He’s also been recognized as one of the Top 40 Innovators in Education by the Center for Digital Education, as the National Elementary Principal of the Year and National Elementary Teacher of the Year by the BAMMYs, the Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Texas Computer Education, and a Connected Educator “Champion of Change” by the White House. You can visit Todd on Twitter @TechNinjaTodd. Universal City
Dr. LaQuita Outlaw, Ed.D has been an educator for more than 15 years and is currently the principal of Bay Shore Middle School located in Su olk County, New York. Prior to that, Dr. Outlaw was an English Language Arts teacher in
Bay Shore and for the New York City Department of Education. She is also an adjunct professor at St. Joseph’s College, working with graduate students on reading development. Her expertise in literacy and administration are shared with colleagues through her involvement with several professional organizations. LaQuita holds degrees from Queens College and a Doctoral degree from St. John’s University. She is the co-president of the Su olk County Middle Level Principals’ Association and has been recognized by local politicians, several organizations, and local universities. Her passion for independent reading has inspired educators across the state. You can visit LaQuita on Twitter @DrLOutlaw. Greenwich
Dr. Kim Parker supervises pre-service teachers at Shady Hill School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Her research explores the literacy practices of young black men. She is currently writing an action research study about her e ort to de-track ELA classes by increasing the numbers of students of color in honors English classes. Kim was named a Literacy Champion by the Massachusetts Literacy Council and is a current Heinemann Fellow. She has held leadership positions in the National Council of Teachers of English, the New England Association of Teachers of English, and is the co-founder of the annual Educators of Color Conference.
You can visit Kim on Twitter @TchKimPossible. Raleigh-Durham/Greenwich
Nicole Paylor has been an educator for 20 years and has served as principal of Fountain Rock Elementary School since July 2016. She is currently working to transform the learning at Fountain Rock, infusing the arts into the instructional delivery process by placing a focused emphasis on literacy. An avid reader, Nicole built a lending library in her o ce which allows students to “check out” books during the school day. In addition, she has implemented booktalks both in the classroom and at faculty meetings, formed the first student online book club, purchased over 1,500 books for the school, and hosted a Back-to-School Night Scholastic Book Fair. Recognizing that reading at or above grade level is critical to student success, Fountain Rock students participate in a dedicated 60-minute reading block in addition to the regularly scheduled ELA instructional block.
You can visit Nicole on Twitter @NPaylor. Raleigh-Durham
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