Ross School: Empowering Students to Thrive as Global Changemakers With Curiosity, Creativity, and Purpose
Imagine a classroom where students are preparing to thrive in a world that changes daily. At Ross School, an independent Nursery–Grade 12 school located on the East End of Long Island, this vision is more than just an idea—it’s a promise. It’s about reshaping education to make it meaningful...
Incarnation Catholic School: Shaping Character, Inspiring Excellence, and Building a Legacy of Faith and Service
The story of Incarnation Catholic School began with a leap of faith—literally. In 1953, a parish raffle set the stage for what would become a pillar of Catholic education in Centerville. By 1957, the school welcomed its first 171 students, nurtured by six Precious Blood Sisters. Today, that small...
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic School: Where Faith, Family, and A Love for Learning Flourish Together
When you step onto the campus of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic School, the first thing you’ll notice is the sense of community—a blend of warmth and shared purpose that feels almost tangible. It’s a place where faith is as natural as breathing, woven seamlessly into every school day,...
Addiction-Proofing Our Students in an Addictive World
Originally inspired by her personal journey through teen addiction, Kriya Lendzion is now a veteran School Counselor, fiercely dedicated to helping educators prevent and intervene early in students’ addictive and self-destructive behaviors. She brings her expertise as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, Certified Prevention Specialist, and Adolescent Therapist to...
How a Texas District’s Model Can Innovate Bilingual Education Across the U.S.
Dr. Angélica M. Ramsey assumed the role of superintendent of the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) in September 2022. She brings to FWISD a remarkable track record as a student advocate, an accomplished educator, and a dynamic leader focused on achieving results. Most recently, Dr. Ramsey served as...
How a 3-Step Process Can Help School Leaders Navigate Conflict
Jen Schwanke, Ed.D., has been an educator for almost three decades, teaching or leading at all levels. She is the author of four books published by ASCD, including the recently-released The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management, and has published hundreds of articles in various education publications. In addition to providing...
Early Learning Leading the Way in a Paradigm Shift toward Education
Dr. Lauren Loquasto is an expert in early childhood and elementary education. She currently serves as the Chief Academic Officer for Goddard Systems, LLC, the manager of The Goddard School franchise system. In this leadership role, Lauren shapes the premier educational programming and proprietary curriculum for the Goddard system...
Want to Fix the Teacher Shortage? Make the Profession More Affordable
Tia Morris is an advocate for equity, dedicating more than 25 years to improving educational opportunities for young people. In 1998, she began her teaching career with the NYCDOE through Teach For America and returned in 2020 as Executive Director. Tia has served as Executive Director for Teach For...