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Wed. January 25

KRISTINA ISHMAEL

Kristina Ishmael is an educator, learner, advocate, and agent of change. As the leader of the Office of Ed Tech, Ishmael executes the office mission of developing national edtech policy that enables everywhere, all-the-time learning and supports digital equity and opportunity. 

Ishmael started her education career as an early childhood and elementary teacher to emerging bilingual learners in Omaha, Nebraska.

Thurs. January 26

LAURA McBAIN

Laura McBain (she/her) is a designer, educator and serves as managing director of the Stanford d.school and the co-director of the K12 Lab. Her work focuses on how human-centered design can be used to provide equitable and innovative educational experiences that will help all students thrive in a changing world.

Fri. January 27

DR. ADAM PHYALL

Dr. Adam Phyall is a former high school science teacher and currently serving as the Director of Technology and Media Services for Newton County School System in Covington, GA.

Since Adam got his first laptop in college, he has been hooked on the fantastic things that technology can add.

NJ Spotlight Interviews NJASA Executive Director

Dr. Richard Bozza and Reports:



If you’ve gone to a board of education meeting in the past few years, you’ve likely heard debate on some hot-button issue, like critical race theory, the state’s new LGBTQ and sex-education standards or what books are on library shelves. In some cases, these topics have caused deep divides in communities. They’re also what inspired many to run for their local board of education this election season. Richard Bozza, Executive Director of the New Jersey Association of School Administrators believes some of it has to do with the timing of those elections.