Meet the Founder

John is an Agile coach, educator, and product leader on a mission to make learning and work more effective, engaging, and outcome-driven. He’s worked with top companies like Netflix, Microsoft, and Zoom while pioneering Agile in K–12 education worldwide. 

Eddie Etsey is the Associate Athletics Director for Technology and Data Science for Iowa Athletics, where he leads innovation across digital operations, event technologies, and strategic data initiatives for the Iowa Hawkeye. A proud University of Iowa alumnus, Eddie brings has 25 years of leadership and service management experience, having previously led technology integration and service delivery in healthcare, athletics, and university-wide initiatives. Get involved with Eddies Teddies at https://eddiesteddies.org/. 

Mallory Hanson is the Regional Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator for Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D). Hanson graduated from Luther College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2010 and has worked in the economic development and public service field since 2011. 

Helping communities create jobs and housing. David believes that housing and jobs are essential elements of sustainable, vibrant communities. He's about shaping economic development and land use policy, managing economic and community development projects, marketing communities, and strengthening local economies.

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7th grade ELA teacher. No Boundaries MS Facilitator. Educator. Learner.

STEAM & PBL teacher at The Conservatory. Obsessed with PBL, inquiry, hands on, student voice and choice, STEAM & classroom culture. Dwyer Award STEM TOY 2023

Work based learning facilitator at Boone High School and travel planner with Just So Magical Vacations

Experienced Director of Technology & Innovation with a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education industry. Strong product management professional skilled in Technical/Network Administration, Educational Administration, E-Learning, K-12 Education, and Data Analysis.

Chad Sussex currently serves as the 7 - 12 Assistant Principal and AI Task Force Leader in the Winterset Community School District (Iowa). Chad has been an educator since 2008, he previously served as a Technology Instructor and Technology Coach.

Sandy Groom-Meeks is a Tech Integration Consultant based in Northwest Iowa with over thirty years of experience in public school technology. She has served as a Tech Instructional Coach, Tech Director, and University adjunct.

Emma Rose’s work is centered around the belief that youth globally deserve local access to innovative technologies, quality education, and spaces equipped with tools for entrepreneurial creation. As a Learning Innovation Manager at Ed Farm, she equips her learners with digital skills, empowering them to cultivate change within their communities. Rack Room Teacher of the Year in 2019. Certified Non-profit Professional. 

Kat — Cultivating Voice, Vision, and Equity in the Classroom
Kat is an educator, curriculum designer, and cultural leader whose pedagogy centers student voice, authentic learning, and inclusive representation. Grounded in Rudine Sims Bishop’s theory of windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors, Kat curates texts and experiences that reflect students’ identities, offer insight into others’ lives, and open doors to new ways of thinking. Her classroom is a space of inquiry and empowerment—where students do the intellectual heavy lifting and teachers facilitate discovery.

Ted Samaras is an instructional technology coach, author, and public speaker from New Jersey, USA and two time Educational Support Professional of the Year in Franklin Township Public Schools (2024, 2018). He is also the author of the children’s book, “I’ll Visit Space from Here!”

Dr. Marc Isseks is a third-generation educator with 30 years of experience. He has served as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and building administrator in Brooklyn and Long Island. Marc is passionate about sharing strategies to increase engagement and ensuring that schools cultivate the nurturing and invigorating learning environment every student deserves. 

Melissa Haberichter is a certified Scrum Master, instructional coach, and entrepreneurial mindset educator with over 20 years in rural K–12 education. She helps connect learning to real-world purpose through authentic engagement. Passionate about impacting student outcomes, Melissa enjoys being a thought partner to like-minded educators working to create systems that spark ownership, agency, and lasting impact.

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