Dr. Frank Rodriguez earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science Education from Florida State University (1993), his Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida Atlantic University (2000), and his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University (2009).

Gemmill has served as the Capital Region BOCES deputy district superintendent for the last four years. Before that, she was the assistant superintendent for instruction in the Niskayuna Central School District for five years. She is also a state board member for the New York State Association for Women in Administration (NYSAWA), working to support […]

Micheal Johnson was previously the senior advisor for equity for Denver Public Schools (DPS). In this role, he supports and collaborates with school leaders to improve their equity strategies and initiatives. Johnson’s additional responsibilities include directing DPS’ Black Male Initiative program which encourages, motivates and uplifts African American males ­­– often considered the most marginalized […]

Dr. Arsenio Romero, a native New Mexican and son of an educator, has spent the last quarter-century serving New Mexico communities as a school and district leader.

Dr. Scott Muri serves as the superintendent of schools for the Ector County Independent School District.

Dr. Whitney Oakley is the fifth superintendent of Guilford County Schools (GCS), serving more than 68,000 PK-12 students and 10,000 employees at 126 schools. As the district’s first homegrown superintendent, Oakley is a long-time educator and school administrator with a proven track record of improving student learning outcomes.

As Superintendent of Plano Independent School District, Dr. Theresa Williams serves as the chief executive officer of a district with more than 6,500 employees serving 49,000 students across 74 schools and programs. With nearly thirty years in the profession, Dr. Williams considers education her calling and has made significant contributions, both as a teacher and […]

Dr. Rudolph has been the Superintendent since 2015. Previously, he served as Associate Director of School Transformation at the Buffalo Promise Neighborhood, a federally funded program, modeled after the Harlem Children’s Zone that encourages communities to develop public-private partnerships.

Dr. Hummer is originally from New Jersey and moved to Virginia in 1994. He graduated from Chancellor High School in Fredericksburg and received a bachelor of arts degree from Radford University in 2005. Hummer also holds a master’s degree in educational leadership and special education from the University of Mary Washington and a doctorate in […]

Dr. Willis has an unyielding belief that every child has the potential to achieve at high levels. He believes that hard work, consistency, high expectations, and accountability provide students with the optimal environment to experience success.

Kirk Shrum has been serving as superintendent of Visalia Unified School District since May 16, 2022. Mr. Shrum was appointed superintendent by the VUSD Board of Education on March 8, 2022, after a rigorous nationwide search. Mr. Shrum brings over 25 years of educational and administrative leadership experience to his role of superintendent.