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| School and district leaders use HOPE Foundation events as the groundwork for long-term improvement efforts. Based on more than a decade of research, the Failure Is Not an Option® process is designed for student success. To date, the process has been used by more than 100,000 schools and districts around the world. Rural, urban, and suburban schools and districts use the process to create school cultures that lead to sustainable student achievement. Find out more about Alan M. Blankstein and the HOPE Foundation ». |
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| H. Lynn Erickson is an independent consultant assisting K–12 schools and districts nationally and internationally with curriculum design. From 1987 to 1994, she was the director of curriculum for the Federal Way Public Schools in Federal Way, Washington. Erickson is a recognized presenter at national conferences, and is featured in the video "Creating Concept-Based Curriculum for Deep Understanding" (produced by the Video Journal) as well as in videos from the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Find out more about H. Lynn Erickson and C & I Consulting ». |
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| Robin Fogarty is president of Robin Fogarty & Associates, a Chicago-based, minority-owned, educational publishing/consulting company. A leading proponent of the thoughtful classroom, Fogarty has trained educators throughout the world in curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies. Find out more about Robin Fogarty and RFA: A Robin Fogarty Company ». |
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| William Kist, an associate professor at Kent State University, teaches literacy methods classes for preservice teachers in the area of English education and instructs graduate students in Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and curriculum and instruction courses. Kist formerly served as a middle school and high school language arts teacher and a language arts and social studies curriculum coordinator in Ohio, and a consultant and trainer for school districts across the United States, both independently and as a consultant for the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Find out more about William Kist and his role as a literacy educator ». |
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| Elaine K. McEwan is an educational consultant with The McEwan-Adkins Group, offering training for teachers and administrators in raising reading achievement in their schools. A former teacher, librarian, principal, and assistant superintendent for instruction in a suburban Chicago school district, she is the author of over two dozen books, including guides for teachers and administrators. Find out more about Elaine K. McEwan and the McEwan-Adkins Group ». |
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| Brian Pete, a founding partner of RFA: A Robin Fogarty Company, is a trainer of teachers and leaders who presents motivating professional development events and provides participants with practical methods for enhancing teaching and learning in the classroom. Pete conducts many workshops and seminars for RFA throughout the United States and currently is the lead trainer in a major initiative for the TILM Ignite Schools in Singapore. Find out more about Brian Pete and RFA: A Robin Fogarty Company ». |
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| Harvey Silver is the cofounder of The Thoughtful Classroom, a national movement focused on "making students as important as standards," now a renowned professional development program. He also has pioneered a number of programs for state education departments, including the Georgia Critical Thinking Skills Program and the Kentucky Thoughtful Education Teacher Leadership Program. Find out more about Harvey Silver and The Thoughtful Classroom ». |
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| Richard A. Villa is president of Bayridge Consortium, Inc., and specializes in the development of administrative and instructional support systems for educating all students in general education settings. Recognized as an educational leader with deep commitment, he uses his conceptual, technical, and interpersonal skills to inspire and work collaboratively with others toward implementing current and emerging exemplary educational practices. Find out more about Richard Villa and Bayridge Consortium, Inc. ». |
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| Diane Yendol-Hoppey is a professor of education in the College of Human Resources and Education at West Virginia University (WVU) and also serves as director of the Benedum Collaborative. The work of the Benedum Collaborative is focused on the simultaneous renewal of teaching and learning in public schools and teacher education at West Virginia University by establishing professional development schools and creating collaborative relationships to implement and sustain change. In her role, Yendol-Hoppey provides leadership focused on ten goals identified in the Collaborative's five-year strategic plan. Find out more about Diane Yendol-Hoppey and Benedum Collaborative ». |
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