Dr. Sakinah Dantzler has been an educator for 18 years. With experience at both the k-12 and college/university levels, this educator is guided by a core belief that All learners can achieve at high levels. Having earned a BA in Elementary Education, a MS in Reading Education and a EdD in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Educational Leadership, Sakinah firmly believes clarified expectations, coupled with systematic methods for data reflection that result in responsive instructional decisions help to support learning in moving forward. Moreover, Sakinah believes when adults get it right, students win; as a result Sakinah and her colleagues passionately lead processes that encourage reflection and shifts in practice. Sakinah currently serves as a District Title I Coach. In this capacity, Sakinah, along with her immediate colleague support teaching and learning, as well as lead initiatives in 46 Title I Schools. Prior to this assignment, Sakinah served as an Intervention and Reading Recovery Teacher. Sakinah has taught various grades (K-5) and has also served as grade-chair and coordinator for after school and summer school programming. Finally, Sakinah has taught college level courses for pre service teachers in reading at various universities and developmental reading at a host of local community colleges. Sakinah’s hope is equity with excellence for all, as such she participated in a summer program at Harvard University that addressed this concept in depth. Sakinah, along with her colleagues work diligently to implement monitoring systems to help realize the goal of equitable access for all learners across Title I Schools.

As an enthusiastic visionary leader with 20 years of educational experience Meta Rome has demonstrated the ability to lead, motivate, and direct both students & adults toward a shared goal while maintaining a high level of mutual respect and support. She is highly committed, with a strong passion for improving and supporting effective processes that highlight student progress and supports required shifts in instructional practices in an effort to guide students toward mastery of grade level standards. Mrs. Rome is dedicated to leading with HEART (High Expectations and Rigorous Expectations in Teaching) and ensuring that teachers have all that is needed to deliver instruction that is impactful, relevant and engaging. Meta taught in Title I schools at both the middle and high school levels and also in the diploma-based International Baccalaureate Program. She currently serves as a District Academic Coach that supports teaching and learning in 46 Title I schools that are a part of the second largest school district in Georgia. She describes herself as a self-motivated servant leader who truly believes in her department's vision that ALL students deserve equitable access to high quality educational experiences.

As an educator for over 20 years, Delores Thompson has been able to observe and experience the ever-changing nature of our profession. Mrs. Thompson's experience has permitted her to see the impact of different theoretical approaches and interventions that positively impact teaching and learning. She has seen what works in schools and understands what is beneficial for students, their families, and the community. Her role in the field has been diverse. She has worked extensively with general education students, at-risk students, parents, GED students, Title I Programs, and community organizations. Delores developed enrichment programs and provided support for students, teachers, support staff and school administrators. She currently works as a Title I Supervisor over academic coaching and professional learning in the Cobb County School District in Georgia.