20 APR 2021 · Carlee Fossella loves first and foremost her son Eros, time spent with family, and travels. The rest of her heart is devoted to French and teaching. She currently teaches Grade 1 French Immersion at the TDSB and prior to taught Core French in Middle School. Carlee is the Primary/Junior Lead.

12 APR 2021 · Jillian DuBois serves as an elementary educator in Clearwater, FL. She has been in the field of education for two decades. She is the recently published author and illustrator of “Liv’s Seashells”, and Optimistic Originator of Imparted Joy LLC. Jillian’s journey continues to bring much fulfillment as she thrives on building authentic relationships with her students and guiding their curiosity and wonder. She uses her voice to foster hope for student equity and empathy. Her passion is to initiate and infuse joy to those in education by focusing efforts on listening, serving, and growing alongside colleagues and friends. Jillian spends her free time adventuring outdoors, soaking up the sunshine and surf on the local beaches, and finding new paths to hike with her husband, Tim, and their son, Austin. She says that, "Each day is a FRESH opportunity to listen, be slow to criticize, and quick to empathize. Keep dancing and dreaming with JOY."

5 APR 2021 · As an educator, instructional designer, assessment specialist, and podcast host, Natalie has lived into her belief that learning is driven by our passions, aligned with our strengths, and at the heart of our humanity. Whether working with kids or adults, she strives to create an inclusive culture that embraces learning as the vehicle through which we find out who we are and how we might make a positive impact on the world. Natalie is currently the Assessment Instructional Design Lead for a K-12 special education school in Calgary, Alberta, and the host of the #EduCrush podcast (https://kite.link/EduCrush) which features inspiring educators, innovators, and activists who are reimagining education.

29 MAR 2021 · AJ Bianco is a husband, father of three amazing children (2 boys and a girl), and currently is the Vice Principal of East Brook Middle School in New Jersey. When it comes to the ideal classroom, AJ is an advocate for technology tools and methodologies. He is also a major proponent for Blended Learning practices, Personalized Learning and the Flipped Classroom model to enhance student learning. AJ is an avid podcast listener, host of ReflectEd Podcast, co-host of PodcastPD, and co-host of The Chas for 28, a Yankees podcast. He is also a co-host of #CoffeeEDU in Bergen County, New Jersey. You can find AJ at a variety of EdCamps and Conferences throughout New Jersey and New York. AJ shares his passions for education, educational technology, and leadership through his website at www.ajbianco.me.

22 MAR 2021 · Chris Quinn is an educational leader. He retired last year after 30 plus years in education serving as a district coordinator and classroom teacher in London's District Catholic School Board , finishing in kindergarten. Chris is a great uplifter of people and has started hashtags such as: #QofthWeek, #WWEd, and #FbFEd, is a supporter of #GlobalStaffroomSunday and a member of #CrazyPLN @ChrisQuinn64 @Gratefuledu64

15 MAR 2021 · Bonnie Nieves is a high school Biology teacher with a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership and is a member of the MassCUE board of directors. She is passionate about creating immersive and authentic experiences that fuel curiosity and creating student-centered, culturally responsive learning spaces that promote equity and inclusion. Her book “Be Awesome On Purpose” will be out this spring. She enjoys connecting with educators through social media, professional organizations, conferences, Twitter chats, edcamps, and now ClubHouse! She is currently working on a website “Educate On Purpose” where educators will be able to find and share lessons and units for all content areas that incorporate meaningful routines and assessments. Bonnie encourages you to connect with her on Twitter & ClubHouse @biologygoddess, Instagram @beawesomeonpurpose, and LinkedIn.

8 MAR 2021 · Erika Sandstrom is a Digital Learning Coach as well as a 6th through 8th grade Digital Media Teacher who is in her 30th year as an educator. Erika also founded the “Mindful Super Hero Club” @ClubMindful and is a Green Screen and Video Production online professional development presenter for educators. Her mindfulness enthusiasm is derived from 16 years as a Yoga/Pilates Instructor and she has found a FUN creative way to share and teach it to ALL. Erika was also dubbed “Green Screen Gal!” in 2018 and has a dream to teach ALL educators globally the benefit of utilizing Green Screen technology! Erika’s new series for 2021 of lesson plans, tutorials, a digital book, an online course, and video series is called “Cultivating Compassion Through Creativity!.” Additionally, her NEW online course “3..2..1..ACTION! Become a Green Screen ROCK STAR” is launching in 2021 and is perfect for any educator who is excited to get started with OR sharpen their Green Screen and Video Production skills!

1 MAR 2021 · Batsheva Frankel, MAT, the producer and host of the podcast, Overthrowing Education, is a veteran educator of over 25 years and the founder of New Lens Ed. where she gives online and in person workshops, courses and coaching for universities, conferences, schools, and educators across the US and around the world. In 2017, Behrman House published her book, The Jewish Educator’s Companion.

22 FEB 2021 · Thaddeus Bourassa holds an Honours Degree in Psychology, a Bachelor of Education, a Master’s Degree in Education and is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. During his career he has spent time in early, middle, and senior high including a project-based learning program. Currently, he is a Grade 6 Teacher at the Learning From Home School, an EdTech Mentor and an Instructional Support Teacher in The Louis Riel School Division in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He continues to explore the possibilities of research-informed practices to teaching and learning, purposeful technology integration and 21st century skill development. At the very core , Thaddeus cares deeply about people and is always working towards collaboratively creating sparks of light and removing barriers so individuals can live their best lives.