PD ESSENTIALS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Principal of Johnson - Williams Middle School
Evan Robb is Principal of Johnson-Williams Middle School in Berryville, Virginia. Prior to this, he was an English teacher, department chair, assistant principal, and a junior high school principal. He has received the Horace Mann Educator of the Year Award in recognition of his leadership.
Leah Mermelstein is a well-known expert and author on the teaching of writing, reading, and language development. She is a sought-after keynote speaker at national conferences, admired for her close study of students' writing and reading development. As a literacy consultant, she works closely with school districts, teachers, and students, helping develop and deliver quality and cohesive literacy instruction. She holds a Master's degree in Cultural Diversity and Curriculum Reform, and she aspires to ground all of her work in creating equitable access to children and families. She lives in New Jersey with her young daughter.
Vicki Gibson Ph.D., is a national consultant, author, speaker, and trainer. A Kindergarten teacher and learning-disability specialist, she also started three of her own schools for children ages 2-12 years. She is the lead author of Benchmark Ready to Advance and Listos y adelante, curricula resources used nationwide to increase instructional effectiveness. Vicki earned her doctorate from Texas A&M University, where she served as a lecturer and adjunct professor for ten years.