Yolonda Brown is the Superintendent of Petersburg City Public Schools in Virginia. With more than 30 years of experience in urban education, she has served in a wide range of roles – classroom teacher, model teacher leader, principal, associate superintendent, and chief academic officer – building a consistent record of improving student growth and achievement. […]

Zoie Saunders serves as Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Education, appointed by Governor Phil Scott. With nearly two decades of experience improving student outcomes and expanding pathways to college and careers, she brings a data-driven, equity-focused approach to education leadership. Before joining Vermont, Saunders served as Chief Education Officer for the City of Fort […]

Dr. Todd Anthony Walker is Superintendent of Richland County School District One in Columbia, South Carolina, a position he assumed in July 2025. A passionate advocate for all students, Dr. Walker brings more than 25 years of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, principal, chief officer, and superintendent. Most recently, he served as Chief Curriculum […]

Dr. Markay Winston is Superintendent of the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) in Bloomington, Indiana, appointed in January 2025. With more than 30 years of public school experience — including roles as school psychologist, Director of Student Services, Chief Academic Officer, and Deputy Superintendent — she brings deep expertise in curriculum and instruction, special […]

Lizzette Reynolds serves as Tennessee’s Commissioner of Education, a role she assumed in June 2023. Under her leadership, the state has achieved historic academic gains, including the highest third-grade ELA proficiency rate since standards were reset in 2017. 

Lara Dallman-Weiss is a two-time Olympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024) and current U.S. Sailing Team athlete. A Minnesota native, she discovered her passion for competitive sailing at Eckerd College, where she studied nutrition, captained the sailing team, and earned national honors.

Director Snow is dedicated to ensuring every child has access to a high-quality education that inspires and prepares them for the future.

Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Marten, Delaware’s Secretary of Education since January 2025, brings over 36 years of experience in education leadership, policy, and classroom instruction.