Dr. Riegel is an expert in student engagement and delivers professional development around best practices for using assessment strategically to enhance student engagement, developing trauma informed practices to increase student success and belonging, and designing student-centered instruction that addresses the needs of each student. She has taught at the high school, college and graduate levels and holds a PhD in Educational Leadership. Her program counsel has been sought internationally and she has authored three books.

Kimber serves as the Technology Integration Coordinator for Anacortes School District. She has worked in public, private, charter, and international schools, including a school serving students with learning differences, and has taught in various roles K-12. She has her MEd in Learning Design and Leadership and is a Google Certified Educator and Trainer. She loves working with students and educators to integrate technology into teaching and learning, and believes technology can be life-changing for students as it allows them to both access knowledge and share their ideas in ways not otherwise possible.

Lissa Brunan is the owner and Chief Engagement Officer (CEO) of Engaging TECHniques. She has worked in the field of education her entire career. Before focusing her passion and energy in the world of professional development, she had experience teaching in a middle school classroom. As a former teacher, Lissa understands the need for engaging, innovative, and collaborative opportunities for educators to learn and grow.

Stephanie is a Specialist in STEM, STEAM and Experiential Learning Education. She has been at the center of building two Academies within her district, and recently was featured on DailySTEM’s STEM Everyday Podcast with Chris Woods along with Cindy Hasselbring of NASA. This year, Stephanie is focusing on teacher and parent development through NASA resources and the CONNECTS teacher network.

Regina Armour is currently the Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Concept Schools. She started
9 years ago as the Director of Community Engagement & New School Development. She received her
doctorate from National Louis University’s National College of Education and her research focuses on
instructional & organizational coaching and culture transformation. Her work in schools began with
becoming an intermediate and upper grade teacher of biological sciences and math. She has also taught
high school, community college and university graduate students.
Dr. Armour’s primary focus is equity, cultural responsiveness, and leadership/organizational
development primarily in education using a multi-faceted, systems approach. By crafting relevant,
engaging learning experiences for all students—both young and adult, she has provided professional
development for teachers and leadership development for principals and districts. She has extensive
experience in building collaborative relationships with the community and families by doing numerous
workshops on social justice; instructional school cultures; cultural proficiency in schools and
organizational literacy for educators.
She is a certified Evocative Coach which is a protocol that helps individuals and organizations re-write
their own stories that shows excitement for diversity and welcomes multiple perspectives.

I can’t believe it’s already been 10 years with Concept Schools! I have been serving as the Assistant Principal of Academics at Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School for the last 5 years; prior to that, I taught English III and AP Composition and served as the ELA Department Head for my building. I served as an integral part of our school’s ODE STEM School Designation Team leading to our official recognition by ODE during the 21-22 school year. My primary role is to oversee teaching and learning by providing observational feedback and teacher coaching.

Molly Ferryman has been an educator for 28 years. She is currently a 4-8 reading intervention teacher at Noble Academy Columbus. Mrs. Ferryman attended The Ohio State University and received a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education. She also has her K-12 reading endorsement and PreK-12 TESOL endorsement and completed her Masters degree in Literacy at Concordia University Nebraska.

Oktay Ince is an Assistant Principal of Academics, responsible for STEM implementation in HSA Columbus High School. He holds bachelor of science degree in Biology, master of science degree in Biology, master of education degree in Teaching and Curriculum, and currently working on master of educational leadership degree.
As a National Geographic Certified Educator, Oktay is the recipient of several educational fellowships including, Fulbright Teacher for Global Classroom, NOAA Teacher at Sea, Earthwatch Teach Earth Senior Fellow, TEACH fellowship to Kingdom of Bahrain, Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP) STEM fellowship to Germany, and United Arap Emirates (UAE) study tour fellowship to UAE.
Oktay is passionate about increasing STEM literacy, global competence and fostering the love of learning in his students.

Serdar Kartal has been a professional educator for the past 23 years. His classroom experience includes teaching at both the elementary and high school levels. Serdar founded Horizon Science Academy Belmont that served disadvantaged students, and worked as Principal for 9 years. He accomplished creating an educational model which combined the best practices of constructivist philosophy, problem-based and inquiry learning with rigorous academic standards.