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Nikki Woodson
Nikki C. Woodson is a distinguished educational leader and the former Superintendent of the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township, serving from 2011–2025. As the first African-American female superintendent in Marion County, she led a district of more than 12,000 diverse students and 1,800 employees with a strong focus on equity, excellence, and innovation. Her […] -
Majalise Tolan
Majalise Tolan has been an energetic and proactive educator for over twenty years. She began her administrative career as a high school assistant principal and athletic director and has also served as an intermediate, middle, and high school principal. She was the Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning overseeing curriculum and instruction, athletics, career and […] -
Jessyca Lucero-Flores
Jessyca is a full-time Associate with Creative Leadership Solutions who partners with schools and districts to strengthen instructional leadership and collaborative practices that improve student learning. She has supported educators across the United States and internationally in public and private school settings. In her career as a principal, coach, and Director of Learning, she has […] -
Christine Smith
Dr. Smith is a retired public school principal who has worked with teachers and teams of teachers to improve teaching and learning. Dr. Smith believes that positive relationships, more through face-to-face contact, honest dialogue and less through emails, forms, and texts are the precursor of improved teaching and learning. -
Douglas Reeves
Douglas Reeves is a researcher and writer for Creative Leadership Solutions. He is the author of more than 40 books and 100 articles on education and leadership. Twice named to the Harvard University Distinguished Authors Series, Doug has received several national and international awards for his contributions to education. Doug has taught at every level, […] -
Michelle Picard
Dr. Michelle Picard is a passionate educator and leader with over three decades of experience leading transformational change in K-12 and university classrooms. After many years as a teacher in elementary and middle school classrooms, she served as an instructional coach, Supervisor of English Language Arts (K-12), and as the Director of Early Childhood and […] -
Ann McCarty Perez
Dr. Ann Perez is the Director of Professional Learning at Creative Leadership Solutions. She has served for 29 years as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, executive director of teaching and learning, and now, coach. A graduate of Bowling Green State University, The Ohio State University, and Virginia Tech, Dr. Perez is passionate about developing adults […] -
Peter Ondish
Peter Ondish, Ph.D. (“Dr. Pete”) is a computational social scientist with over 15 years of applied behavioral and data science experience. He is currently the co-founder and Chief Scientist at bluefoxlabs.ai, overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of Artificial Intelligence Initiatives. He is also a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, […] -
Jonelle Massey
Jonelle Massey knows that empathetic people are typically skilled active listeners exposed to diverse experiences, challenges, and people. Jonelle has 23 years of experience as a school counselor and nationally certified licensed mental health therapist. Her diverse service in education as a school counselor and therapist includes both public and private, primary and secondary educational […] -
Nicole Richardson
Leading with purpose, Former Deputy Superintendent of the Newark Board of Education, Nicole T. Richardson is a transformative leader with over 25 years of service. Throughout her career, Nicole has held key leadership positions including Master Teacher, Supervisor of Curriculum, and Principal. Known for her relentless commitment to equity, as Deputy Superintendent, she orchestrated a […] -
Cedrick Gray
Dr. Cedrick Gray is a nationally recognized educator, seasoned school leader, and passionate advocate for equity and excellence in education. With over two decades of experience as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and executive pastor, Dr. Gray brings a rare blend of instructional insight, cultural fluency, and heart-centered leadership. He is best known for his transformational […] -
Jodi Anderson
Jodi Anderson has successfully served in education for 25 years with a fierce passion for engagement and equitable practice in the classroom. A former classroom teacher, Jodi has also been an instructional coach and curriculum director for all subject areas and coaches Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) with customized support. She holds a Masters of Education […]
