Nora Kazan, originally from Lebanon and now residing in South New Jersey, brings a blend of experiences from both the business and education sectors. Currently, Nora is an online ESL tutor, dedicated to helping students from diverse backgrounds master the English language. Her journey in education is further enriched as she pursues an EdD at Drexel University, where she is honing my skills and expanding my knowledge to better serve her students. With a strong foundation in business, she understands the importance of effective communication and cultural competence in today’s globalized world. Her passion for teaching and commitment to lifelong learning drive her to create engaging and supportive learning environments. Whether in the classroom or online, she strives to empower my students to achieve their full potential and succeed in their personal and professional endeavors.f immersive VR manipulative interventions on learning.

Ciara Barkley-Cutting is a neurodivergent Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) dedicated to supporting neurodiverse individuals, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Initially focused on early childhood autism, her work now encompasses the entire lifespan and broader intellectual/developmental spectrum. She believes that intentional collaboration among families, educators, and care providers is essential for driving meaningful change. Guided by the principle, "when we know better, we do better," Ciara is dedicated to continuous learning and refining her practice through past experiences. Her research focuses on transforming service systems, understanding the lived experiences of clinicians and educators, and integrating transdisciplinary, evidence-based practices. Currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership & Management with a concentration in Mind, Brain & Learning, Ciara is committed to innovating service delivery to better serve both recipients and providers. Ciara is also an avid gamer and anime enthusiast.

Rachel Bixler is an Educational Consultant with PaTTAN where she currently supports the Learning Environment and Engagement Initiative and the Special Education Leadership Initiative.  With over 23 years of experience, Rachel continues to help teachers and administrators develop evidence-based practices to support students who display some of the most challenging behaviors.  A tireless advocate for students, she works to ensure support and services are in place to help students achieve at the highest level. Currently pursuing a doctorate at Drexel University in Educational Leadership and Management with a concentration in Mind, Brain, and Learning, Rachel is interested in using neuroscience to improve students’ affective experience in schools.

Ann Brandt is a school-based speech-language pathologist, play advocate, and doctoral student. After completing a Fulbright research grant in Finland in 2016, Ms. Brandt found a passion for researching and advocating for childhood outdoor free play. She is currently completing doctoral work at Drexel University in Educational Leadership and Management, with a concentration in Mind, Brain, Learning. She plans to study the impacts of the outdoor play program that she developed, which is currently implemented in four elementary schools in Western Pennsylvania. She has presented her work at the national and local level and also provides teacher professional development and community training. Her research interests include the impacts of play on childhood mental health, executive functioning, creativity, and social-emotional learning.  Beyond her research interests, Ms. Brandt continues to provide speech-language support services in the K-6 setting. Her areas of interest include augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), inclusion, and neurodiversity-affirming care.

Greg Campbell is currently the English Department Chair and an Assistant Professor of English at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC).  Greg teaches a broad range of courses such as Grammar and Usage, World Literature, and English Composition classes. He has designed multiple composition classes focused on infusing with science and technology content and social sciences content to create composition classes with content germane to students majoring in those fields.  He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature with a focus in Ethnic and Cultural Studies from the University of Delaware and a Master’s Degree in English Literature from DePaul University.  He is also the Deputy Executive Director of the Community College Humanities Association (CCHA). His research interests are focused on applying Mind, Brain, and Education (MBE) content to humanities classes, particular in online English composition courses. 

Tyler Creek has spent 30-years as an IT professional working with global organizations to creatively address strategic growth and performance goals through innovative uses of technology. From K-12 education to service providers, his focus on both technical and business outcomes has led to transformation in both public and private sector organizations while contributing more than $1.6 billion in direct sales. Tyler is a Cisco Systems Innovation Award winner and has been involved with bringing multiple switching, routing, optical, and wireless platforms to market. Tyler’s career includes the roles of Sales Engineer, Consulting Engineer, Technical Marketing Engineer, and Principal Architect. His passion for technology, employee performance, and education underpin his current position as Director of Technical Sales talent development. In this role, he leads a team who develop, integrate, and support emergent educational practices to optimize talent growth for internal and partner engineers. Tyler blends his extensive experience as a sales engineer with evidence-informed educational practices to create new learning experiences for engineer development. Tyler is currently a doctoral student at Drexel University.

Maggie Cawley earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Kutztown University and her master’s in Higher Education and Student Affairs from West Chest University. She is a student the Education Leadership and Management EdD at Drexel. Her current role is in Accessibility Services as the Assistive Technology/Educational Support Specialist at Reading Area Community College, where she also serves as the secretary for her local union’s executive board. Maggie’s research interests include inclusive higher education, accessibility as diversity, assistive technology, and the adjunct crisis in higher education, as well as anything else that catches her interest. In her free time, she enjoys reading (mostly science fiction and fantasy), spending time with family and friends, and traveling.

Theresa Falance has dedicated herself to workforce and organizational development for over three decades. She founded and managed a multimedia production company early in her career while teaching user interface design at Georgetown University and imaging software at George Mason University. After earning a master’s degree in human performance with a focus on instructional design, Ms. Falance created learning programs throughout the Federal Government. Proficient in both creative and business endeavors, she is certified in continuous improvement, grants, and project management. Her significant organizational development initiatives include establishing a federal acquisition mastery program at Naval Seas System Command, traveling internationally with the Department of Agriculture to develop pandemic prevention program protocols, and leading grant monitoring sessions for National Science Foundation-funded projects. Currently, Ms. Falance serves as a Senior Organizational Development Specialist at ManTech International Corporation’s cybersecurity division and is pursuing a doctorate in education at Drexel University with a concentration in learning neuroscience.

Mary Beth Henry is a dedicated educator and creator committed to advancing educational equity. With years of experience teaching in urban schools in the School District of Philadelphia, she passionately works to inspire and support diverse student populations using brain-based interventions grounded in MBE science. While pursuing a doctorate at Drexel University's School of Education, she engages in equity-driven research and advocates for innovative educational practices. As the Vice President of the Graduate Student Association at Drexel, she leads efforts to enhance the academic experience and foster a collaborative community among peers. Balancing a lifelong commitment to creativity with a focus on systemic change, Mary Beth strives to make a meaningful impact in and out of the classroom.