Dr. Kendrah Underwood is a Global Education Consultant and the founder of Level Up Education Consultancy. Her education philosophy is grounded in the 6 E's—Equity and Excellence in Education for Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day. Her inspiration to start her own education business stemmed from a deep passion for equity in education and a desire to make a broader impact beyond the walls of a single institution. Throughout her career in education leadership, she consistently encountered systemic challenges—gaps in resources, disparities in student outcomes, and the need for more effective teacher support. These experiences fueled her determination to create solutions that could address these issues on a larger scale. Dr. Underwood has a certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard Business School and an Executive Leadership certificate from Cornell University. She holds a BA in Sociology and Anthropology with a minor in Africana Studies from Agnes Scott College, two MBAs, and an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership and Development from Grand Canyon University. Her dissertation, titled "A Descriptive Phenomenological Reflective Study of Black Women who are First-Generation Doctorates," explored the theme of belongingness.

Dr. Underwood boasts a distinguished track record of achieving impressive student outcomes. Her extensive experience spans teaching and administrative roles across elementary, middle, and high schools in diverse settings, including inner-city, urban, and suburban neighborhoods. Her portfolio includes supervising, coaching, and training principals, as well as managing all facets of school-related operations in elementary, K-8, middle, high, virtual, and early college school environments. She has worked in schools across inner-city, urban, suburban, and rural communities, including both traditional public and charter schools. Dr. Underwood’s guiding principle is straightforward: “I prioritize what’s best for kids, not what’s easiest for adults.

She has served in traditional public, private, and charter schools in cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Tampa, St. Louis, and Houston. Dr. Underwood also taught college-level courses for four years and has held roles such as principal, assistant principal, grade team leader, content leader, and new teacher mentor. As a 12th-grade advisor, she guided all 23 of her advisees to college acceptance, with two achieving valedictorian and salutatorian honors.

In addition to her educational leadership, Dr. Underwood initiated "Bridging the Divide," a community outreach program in partnership with the Chicago Police Department, and created several viral videos showcasing her passion for learning and engagement. Dr. Underwood defines success as the positive impact one can make on others’ lives and believes that one’s story is not a fortress but a source of fuel.

Eric works with schools worldwide, helping educators meet and exceed their potential to improve learner outcomes. He is the founder and CEO of Aspire Change EDU, a collaborative consultancy designed to provide personalized support to all educational systems. Before this, he was a teacher and the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. Under his leadership, his school became a globally recognized model for innovative practices. Eric oversaw the successful implementation of several sustainable change initiatives that radically transformed the learning culture at his school while increasing achievement. His work focuses on innovative and practical ways educators can transform teaching, learning, and leadership. Through his work with thousands of schools, Eric has emerged as an innovative leader, best-selling author, and sought-after speaker. His main focus is using research, evidence-based practices, and artificial intelligence (AI) to empower learners and educators. Learn more about his work at Ericsheninger.com.

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Nicki Slaugh is a transformative leader in education, celebrated for her visionary impact. As a secondary principal, she has redefined school culture by prioritizing personalized learning tailored to each student's needs. Her leadership has led to a proactive strategic use of technology to maximize individual potential. Nicki's innovative strategies include implementing proficiency scales, developing rubrics, engaging students and creating flexible, self-paced learning pathways that empower both educators and students. Her advocacy for student autonomy and learner agency has earned widespread recognition.With a career spanning over two decades, Nicki initially served as a classroom teacher, educating students from kindergarten through third grade. She later transitioned to roles as an instructional technology and curriculum coach, working with grades K-9 before assuming her current role as a secondary principal. Nicki remains driven by her deep-seated dedication to creating a lifelong love of learning among her students and staff.

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20+ year teacher and leader, fulfilling multiple leadership positions to improve student learning outcomes, peer and professional mentoring, and excellent instruction. I am a teacher leader, a mentor, a life-long learner, and a passionate student advocate. I have significant expertise in collaborative coordination and facilitation of professional development and targeted adult learning to support identified objectives. My strengths include demonstrated ability to communicate, build strong relationships, lead, design curriculum, and address complex and difficult issues using best practices and data analysis to support continuous improvement. I am practiced at creating professional development programs to meet short- and long-term goals using existing resources. I am a dedicated team member and team player, with a broad and deep track record of continual service