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Delrose Adkinson is an assistant principal in Newport News, Virginia. She is a National Board Certified teacher and an ISTE Certified Educator. Her driving question: “How are learners’ social, emotional, [cultural], and academic learning needs at the center of my work?” (Aguilar, 2016). Delrose believes that while technology can help teachers create empowering learning experiences, accomplished teaching practices powered by positive, productive relationships are at the heart of student success. Delrose earned a Master’s in Instructional Design and Technology from Virginia Polytechnic University. She serves as the president of the Southeastern Virginia National Board Certified Teachers Regional Network.

Frederick Ballew is an ISTE Certified Educator and Trainer, Google for Education Certified Innovator, Trainer, Coach, the founder and leader of GEG Minnesota Metro Area, a GEG Mentor for US - Midwest, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert from 2020-2023, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow, and an Adobe Education Leader who is passionate about leveraging technology to make the daily work of educators more efficient, their teaching more engaging, and their lives more fulfilling. Frederick has been an educator in Bloomington (MN) Public Schools since 1998 where he has been a beginning band director, technology integrationist and is now a middle school computer science teacher.

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Katie Fielding is an educational consultant with 20 years of public school experience. She champions digital accessibility, creativity, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in classrooms. Specializing in technology and STEM integration, Katie creates interdisciplinary instructional experiences and shares her expertise through presentations and workshops. Recognized as VSTE Coach of the Year in 2018 and a featured voice at ISTELive 2024, she holds multiple certifications, including ISTE, Google Innovator, and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. Currently, Katie is the Educational Content Manager at Book Creator. Outside work, she enjoys cheese and exploring Scandinavia.

Dr. Daisy Sam is the Sr. Project Manager for ISTE Certification with 20 years of classroom experience.

Tara Schneider is the Integration Specialist for Avon Central School District, in Avon, New York. She is an ISTE Certified Educator and Trainer for the ISTE Certified Educator Program. She is also a Google Certified Trainer, Google Certified Coach, Google Level 1 and Level 2 Certified Educator.

Carmalita Seitz, an accomplished professional, bringing over 24 years of experience as a classroom educator, coach, and director. Her four-year tenure at ISTE has seen her spearheading the Certification for Educators program. With a wealth of knowledge in professional learning and working with adult learners, Carmalita guides educators through the certification process, equipping them with vital tools for success. Her deep commitment to empowering educators fuels her belief in purposeful technology integration to enhance teaching practices and maximize learning outcomes. Carmalita holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, a Master's degree in Education Leadership.