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Shoshanna Sumka Shoshanna Sumka is a leader in global learning, community engagement, and student leadership development. As the Executive Director (ED) of ISEEN, Shoshanna works to inspire and support experiential educators and connect lifelong learners through our inclusive network of educators and school leaders. |
Mary Barber Mary Barber is a fierce advocate for sustainable, experiential, and justice-centered education. Her rich pedagogical underpinning has been enriched by an MAT in Secondary English and an MS in Experiential and Outdoor Education. Mary brings her story and skills to ISEEN where she connects with teachers and practitioners about what makes them excited about education. |
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Michelle Edwards Dr. Edwards is a dynamic and dedicated educational leader who is committed to the belief that all children and educators can achieve greatness at high levels through effective effort, high quality feedback and consistent support. With over 25 years of experience in all facets of school administration and instructional leadership, her passion for the community at-large, is what drives her motivation to continue advancing and improving the education field. |
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Erin Hawk Erin Hawk is the Executive Director & Co-Founder of World Leadership School. She develops socially responsible collaborative partnerships for independent schools with communities around the globe. In her work, she oversees in-person and virtual educator professional development from design to facilitation. |
Garth Nichols Garth Nichols is the Vice Principal of Experiential Education and Innovation. He is excited to bring his expertise, enthusiasm and knowledge building on experiential learning and digital transformation to the ISEEN board and members and member schools. His passion is developing the skills and mindsets of future-readiness in schools, educators and students through experiential learning. |
Sheryl Murray Sheryl is the Chair, Experiential Learning at Hillfield Strathallen College in Hamilton Ontario. Sheryl designs and implements local and global trips and supports Outdoor Education programming. She is an innovator and passionate about experiential education, especially as it relates to unconventional learning. |
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Chai Reddy Chai Reddy is the Head of High School at University School of Nashville. He has spent many years leading work focused in global education, DEIJ programming, and service learning in a number of schools. He is also the co-Founder of the Shanti Alliance, which supports school communities towards a deepened understanding of, and movement towards social change related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Having served as the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board, Chai has enjoyed seeing the best of schools and educators practicing the highest levels of experiential education. |
Elizabeth Pillsbury Elizabeth (Beth) Pillsbury, PhD is a historian, teacher, ceramic artist, and the School Director of Maybeck High School in Berkeley, California. She believes that through an interdisciplinary approach to experiential learning, students have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of their academic studies as well as to develop new passions, interests, and capacities. |
Danielle Johnson-Webb Danielle joined Cary Academy in 2019 to lead their equity and inclusion efforts as well as direct their Center for Community Engagement. Prior to Cary Academy, Danielle served in senior leadership roles in enrollment management, communications, and development at several North Carolina area independent schools.
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Sarah Morrison Dr. Sarah Morrison is a dynamic leader with a demonstrated history of creative initiatives and diverse experience in K-12 education, non-profit arts, and higher education. She is recognized for vibrant leadership, strong communication, and the ability to facilitate courageous spaces that inspire connection and collaboration as well as advance action. |
Dan Blurton Dan is the Managing Director of The Harbour School Hong Kong. In his work, Dan prioritizes authentic learning, socially conscious education, and respect for students. With over 20 years in Asia, his expertise spans strategy, organizational design, development and financing. Dan is passionate about purpose-driven leadership and teaching economics. |
Lauren Kelley Lauren Kelley is the Upper School Head at Cascades Academy in Bend, Oregon. In addition to serving as a classroom teacher for nearly twenty years, Lauren has directed diverse experiential programs including global scholars, outdoor leadership, community engagement, and deep-dive immersives. She builds programs that disrupt traditional education models and thereby empower teachers and students alike to rediscover themselves and their world. |
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Jeremy Goldstein Jeremy Goldstein, Vice President of Programs at the Trust for the National Mall, leads Volunteer and Education Programs. With over 25 years in teaching, strategic program leadership, and curriculum design, he has pioneered innovative, learner-centered initiatives in both public and independent schools. Formerly an educator and founding Executive Director of the McCain-Ravenel Center at Episcopal High School, Jeremy remains active in education, serves on boards, and is passionate about bicycle advocacy. |