INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Partner
- Professor of Educational Leadership
Adam is a graduate school professor of Educational Leadership and a father of three. He and his wife Tiffanney both served as administrators in the school district in which they met in first grade!
Job Titles:
- Director of Professional Learning
During my twenty years in education, I have served as a math and reading teacher, guidance counselor, dean of students, assistant principal, and middle and high school principal in a large urban school district. My work, both in the classroom and at the administrative level, has inspired my dedication to creating more effective learning environments for students. I've been able to accomplish this as a counselor, by using student data to assess the unique needs of schools and respond strategically to specific weaknesses.
In one district I worked with, I guided administrators to align professional development to meet the needs of middle school mathematics teachers, as many Algebra I students in particular, showed signs of struggling. Together, we "unwrapped" standards and built common formative assessments based on power standards. I also implemented initiatives based on the Five Easy Steps to a Balanced Math Program to ultimately reduce the achievement gap in Algebra to less than 1%! Additional work I've done coaching Data Teams and implementing Common Formative Assessments has raised schools' letter grade designations and significantly lowered dropout rates.
I greatly treasure my two children and enjoy spending time with them outdoors, especially hiking and camping.
Angela Peery, Ed.D., is a former teacher, instructional coach, and administrator who has been a full-time author and consultant since 2003; she has published sixteen books and facilitates professional development on a variety of topics, including curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Job Titles:
- Principal at Evergreen Elementary School
Ashley Kemp is currently serving as Principal at Evergreen Elementary School, a turnaround school, in Marion County Schools (Florida) to lead its transformation efforts. Mrs. Kemp started with the district in 2012 as a teacher at South Ocala Elementary. In 2015, she became assistant principal at Dr. NH Jones Elementary and then moved to Belleview-Santos Elementary in the same capacity a year-and-a-half later. She was named Principal at Belleview Santos for the 2018-2019 school year. Kemp earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Leo University. She is a Belleview High graduate and lives with her husband and two children in Marion County.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Superintendent in Darlington County School District
Carlita S. King is the Assistant Superintendent in Darlington County School District in South Carolina. She and her team at Darlington have partnered with ICLE on our Rigorous Curriculum Design and Data Teams processes.
Job Titles:
- Principal, Georgia Jones - Ayers Middle School
Chris Price, Ed.D. is a seasoned educational administrator with over 24 years of educational experience and a visionary leader with a keen sense for strategy and forward thinking. He possesses extensive experience in leading, developing, and implementing educational programs in public education K-12. He has worked as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and assistant superintendent. Most recently Chris has worked with HMH selling ICLE services, math and literacy solutions, and all core, supplemental and intervention programs. Chris values great leadership in schools knowing that is the best way to foster great student results. His commitment is to continue supporting administrators and teachers across the United States. Chris has provided leadership and support to educators for many years. His steady approach and insightful nature make him approachable to all. One of Chris's greatest strengths is his willingness to offer input and to ask clarifying questions. Chris is able to offer valued perspective, insight into various situations and provide a voice in the discussions. Chris has been effective and successful in what is perhaps the toughest times in education. His work ethic, passion, tireless commitment to excellence, and continued results are evident in his rapport with educators. He is down to earth, transparent, trustworthy, and credible. His sense of humor is one of his greatest leadership assets. His positive attitude permeates throughout his work and is evident the moment you meet him.
Job Titles:
- Principal, Madison Middle School
Dr. Christopher Emdin is the Naslund Endowed Chair in Curriculum and Teaching and Professor of Education at the University of Southern California, and he's one of the nation's leading voices on equity in education. The founder of Science Genius and author of the New York Times bestseller For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood…and the Rest of Y'all Too, and its sequel, Ratchetdemic, Chris's work has appeared in The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.
Dr. Joshua P. Starr believes all students should have the ability to learn at high levels in safe, supportive and equitable schools. As Managing Partner of ICLE, he wants ICLE to continue to be a source of strength and learning for teachers and school and system leaders as they advance equity and excellence agendas in their schools and districts.
Before joining ICLE, Josh served as CEO of PDK International, one of the oldest professional membership organizations for educators, helping members deepen their expertise, advance their careers, and experience better results in education research, classrooms and schools. During his time there, he led the expansion and implementation of Educators Rising, a national program that inspires high school students to become educators.
Prior to joining PDK, Josh was superintendent of schools in Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland for four years and previously superintendent of schools for Stamford, Conn., for six years. As a superintendent, Josh led system wide transformation efforts grounded in equity, excellence, and engagement. Josh began his career teaching special education in Brooklyn, N.Y. He became a central office leader in school districts in the NY metropolitan area, including the New York City Department of Education.
Josh believes all students should have the ability to learn at high levels in safe, supportive and equitable schools. As Managing Partner of ICLE, he wants ICLE to continue to be a source of strength and learning for teachers and school and system leaders as they advance equity and excellence agendas in their schools and districts.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Partner
- Senior Director for Content Development
Dr. Linda Lucey is Senior Director for Content Development at the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) as well as Program Director for the annual Model Schools Conference. Linda has dedicated her career to developing tools and resources to support educators in creating rigorous and highly engaging learning experiences. Prior to joining ICLE, Linda was a Project Manager at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. In her spare time, Linda enjoys training for marathons.
Under her motto "Better Together," Dr. Tawana Grover, Superintendent of Grand Island Public Schools, rallied the district to adopt a five-year strategic plan with one unified vision: Students Who Thrive. GIPS is focused on personalized learning and has increased the number of students taking AP classes. Dr. Grover led the securing of a grant marking a $13.6 million impact for first-generation college students. As Grand Island Public School's first female superintendent and Nebraska's first African-American superintendent, Dr. Grover believes in breaking down barriers and opening doors of equity for all students.
Eric is part of a large family of educators - his mother, father, grandmother, and wife were all teachers! (He thinks he may have taken the gene from his identical twin who ended up in the oil and gas industry).
Glenn Greenberg is an award-winning editor and writer, whose work has appeared in such print and web publications as TIME Magazine For Kids, TIME Edge, Scholastic News, Entertainment Weekly, People, Salute, SYFY.com, Media Village, Time Out New York, Back Issue, and RetroFan. He has written and edited for Marvel Comics and DC Comics on such world-famous characters as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Avengers, Iron Man, Thor, the Silver Surfer, Dracula, and Superman.
Glenn is also a published author, having written nonfiction for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and fiction for Simon and Schuster's Star Trek line, as well as an award-nominated novella based on The X-Files for IDW Publishing. He is currently a student in the MFA program in Creative Writing at Hofstra University, and has recently completed an original novel for middle-grade readers and an upcoming biography of John Lennon.
Job Titles:
- Principal, East Lower and Upper Schools, Rochester City School District, New York
Job Titles:
- Principal, Chastain Road Elementary School, South Carolina
Jessica Patterson has 16 years of success as an educator with the past six years as an elementary school principal. Most recently, Mrs. Patterson was named the 2020 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year. Under her leadership, CRE has transformed into a school that is a trailblazer for early childhood education and a positive school culture, recognized by the state as a leader in personalized learning. The school has earned an "excellent" rating on the state report card.Joy Ellison has served as an educator for 13 years with a special education background at the elementary and middle school levels. For the last eight years, she has been an assistant principal and has focused her energy on teaching students and teachers proactive strategies on how to manage behavior. Under the leadership of her and her colleagues, CRE has transformed into a school that is a trailblazer for early childhood education and a positive school culture, recognized by the state as a leader in personalized learning. The school has earned an "excellent" rating on the state report card.Jessica Patterson has 16 years of success as an educator with the past six years as an elementary school principal. Most recently, Mrs. Patterson was named the 2020 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year. Under her leadership, CRE has transformed into a school that is a trailblazer for early childhood education and a positive school culture, recognized by the state as a leader in personalized learning. The school has earned an "excellent" rating on the state report card.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Principal, Chastain Road Elementary School, South Carolina
Jessica Patterson has 16 years of success as an educator with the past six years as an elementary school principal. Most recently, Mrs. Patterson was named the 2020 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year. Under her leadership, CRE has transformed into a school that is a trailblazer for early childhood education and a positive school culture, recognized by the state as a leader in personalized learning. The school has earned an "excellent" rating on the state report card.Joy Ellison has served as an educator for 13 years with a special education background at the elementary and middle school levels. For the last eight years, she has been an assistant principal and has focused her energy on teaching students and teachers proactive strategies on how to manage behavior. Under the leadership of her and her colleagues, CRE has transformed into a school that is a trailblazer for early childhood education and a positive school culture, recognized by the state as a leader in personalized learning. The school has earned an "excellent" rating on the state report card.Jessica Patterson has 16 years of success as an educator with the past six years as an elementary school principal. Most recently, Mrs. Patterson was named the 2020 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year. Under her leadership, CRE has transformed into a school that is a trailblazer for early childhood education and a positive school culture, recognized by the state as a leader in personalized learning. The school has earned an "excellent" rating on the state report card.
Kyra is an avid reader, traveler, and steer-roping horseback rider! She's wed her love of teaching with her love of horses and is a riding instructor for children of all ages.
Job Titles:
- Author Consultant
- Writer, Consultant
Larry is a talented writer, consultant, and speaker. He's written 16 books and currently lives in Northern Colorado's Rocky Mountain foothills with his wise and wonderful wife of 38 years.
I thoroughly enjoy working with schools across the country implementing the data-driven research and forward-thinking strategies of ICLE. I am enthusiastic about my work - I believe that by listening and empathizing sincerely with adult learners, I can create engagement that ultimately results in positive impacts for students in the classroom. With Ed.D., MA and BA degrees in education, I've served as an administrator and as a teacher of numerous grades from preschool through college.
I have also always been eager to involve myself beyond the classroom, as a member of various school and district groups, including the leadership council, the school improvement team, the child study team, and the district vision planning team. I am also a school board member. I am proud to have made an impact on the international level as well, serving as curriculum coordinator for the proposed National Plus School project in Jakarta, Indonesia.
When not absorbed in a very rewarding work life, I love to spend time with my husband and two sons. We water ski, snow ski, hike, scuba dive, white water raft, snowshoe, and enjoy any activity that takes place outside.
Job Titles:
- Principal, Brownsville Middle School
Mark is an author, speaker, and professional learning consultant for the International Center for Leadership in Education. He is the co-author of What's in Your Space: 5 Steps for Better School and Classroom Design (Corwin Press, 2016), which provides ideas for redesigning learning space, and Leading Schools in Disruptive Times: How to Survive Hyper-Change (Corwin Press, 2017), which gives leadership tips for 21 st-century school administrators.
Richard is dedicated to the purpose that all students can and will succeed through the collaborative efforts of educators. He believes in service to others and enjoys spending time with his family while taking in the great outdoors.
Scott is a results-driven educational development specialist who enjoys Saturdays spent restoring his latest car and watching college football.
Tyrone is a 30-year educator and fierce advocate for educational equity who enjoys listening to music, exercising, reading, writing, and spending time with his family of five.
Venola is an advocate for education equity as well as a competitor on the tennis courts and Monopoly and Scrabble boards.