Dr. Lori McEwen is an experienced educational consultant and university instructor with over 20 years of leadership in instructional innovation and district-level change. She currently teaches doctoral courses in instructional and transformative educational leadership. Previously, she served as the Chief of Instruction, Leadership, and Equity for Providence Public Schools and as an Assistant Superintendent in Massachusetts. Dr. McEwen has presented at numerous national and regional conferences, including ASCD Empower, where she shared insights on SEL-focused curriculum and student-centered learning. Her work focuses on transforming education to ensure equitable, future-ready, and joyful learning for all students.