Industry Experts

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. 

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.

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!”

Brilliant #ChangeAgent making great impact for students in their communities!