COVER STORY
Reinventing Education: One School, One Student at a Time
Barbara A. Garza. Executive Director and Head of School, AESA Prep Academy
Barbara A. Garza is an award-winning education industry veteran with an inherent and longstanding passion for education. She is currently the Executive Director and Head of School for the AESA Preparatory Academy and serves as the Executive Director of the AESA International School System. She is a recipient of...
ADMIN PERSPECTIVE
Skills and Knowledge in the 4th Industrial Revolution: A Focus on AI in Education
Micah Shippee, PhD, Director of Education Technology Consulting and Solutions at Samsung
Dr. Micah Shippee is the Director of Education Technology Consulting and Solutions at Samsung. Micah and his team design, develop and deliver learning solutions to inspire and empower educators and learners. The team strives to amplify the meaningful work in education by supporting the adoption of Samsung innovation. Micah...
ACADEMIC VIEWS
How to Navigate Parenting for Greater Balance and Independence
Matthew Piercy, Global Educator, Hawaii Preparatory Academy & Author
Matthew Piercy teaches two courses for Global Online Academy and is also a grade 12 teacher at Hawaii Preparatory Academy. His experiences in the classroom include every grade from 3rd to 12th. He also enjoyed a stint as an instructional coach. Matthew has worked in international and boarding schools...
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE
Equity Challenges in the College Decision Process for Students of Color in Underserved Communities
Chantelle George, Founder and CEO of Chantelle George Consulting
Chantelle George is the founder/principal consultant of CG Consulting, a Black, female-owned firm that supports entities focused on postsecondary equity. CG Consulting has partnered with 20+ organizations across ten states and 100,000+ students. Chantelle holds a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University and a master’s degree from the University...
Going Global: Why International Markets are Key as Federal and VC Edtech Funding Shrinks
Michael E. Spencer, CEO and Founder, Global Expansion Strategies
Michael E. Spencer is the CEO / Founder of Global Expansion Strategies, a global growth, advisory, and investment firm working with education companies to expand globally. Michael Spencer is an education executive with more than 30 years of global C-level leadership, management, operational, business development, and investment experience in...
Harmonizing Literacy and STEAM: Elevating Student Mastery Through an Integrated Approach
Dr. Sharon Torrence Jones, Founder & CEO, the dot. Consulting & Dottie Rose Foundation
Dr. Sharon Jones, Ed. D. is the founder and CEO of the dot Consulting and the Dottie Rose Foundation, where she creates, innovates, and implements cutting-edge technology focused on new-age education. She has found her passion in education and has served as a computer science expert for the past...