Judith Viorst

Poet, Writer & Children's Author

Jim Morris

Known for His Brief MLB Career & Subject of Disney's "The Rookie"

Bill Ayers

Professor & Education Theorist; Co-Founder & Radical Activist w/ the Weather Underground

Dr. Sharroky Hollie

Executive Director of The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching & Learning

Audrey Watters

Journalist Specialized in Education Technology News and Analysis

Thomas R. McFaul

Author, Professor of Ethics & Religious Studies at North Central College

Richard Rothstein

Distinguished Fellow of the Economic Policy Institute and Senior Fellow (Emeritus) at the Thurgood Marshall Institute of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund

Ron Wolfson

Professor of Education at the American Jewish University, pioneer in the field of Jewish family education

The Future is Starting Now with Dr. Ron Wolfson - YouTube

Jon Bergmann

Pioneer of the Flipped Class Movement & Bestselling Author of "Flip Your Classroom"; Member of the TED-Education Advisory Board

Laura Snyder

Professor; Science Historian; Philosopher; Author of "The Philosophical Breakfast Club"

Heather Staker

Senior Research Fellow on Education at the Clayton Christensen Institute, Child Education Specialist

Carvens Lissaint

International Award-Winning Poet, Actor & Singer

Ali Carr-Chellman

Former Teacher; Now An Instructional Designer and Author on Effective Instruction on Learning

Thomas Pogge

Philosopher Thomas Pogge wants to ensure medications get to those who need it most. He has published on a wide range of subjects such as global justice and human rights.

Tamara Taylor

Founder & CEO: Seasonal Journey to Purpose & Success

Perry Binder

Professor, Attorney, and Author

Coach Ken Carter

Coach, Author, Educator & Inspiration for the Film "Coach Carter"

Pat Williams

Motivational Speaker & Sports Executive; Senior Vice President of the NBA’s Orlando Magic

Scott Turow

Attorney & 11-Time Bestselling Author

Jonathan Kozol

Educator & Social Justice Advocate

Erin Gruwell

Founder & Executive Director of the Freedom Writers Foundation; Education Reform Advocate

The Freedom Writers Diary Teacher's Guide

Dave Dravecky

Former Professional Baseball Player; Cancer Survivor, Arm Amputee & Author of "Comeback"

Ken Davis

Author, Inspirational & Motivational Speaker

Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.

Behavioral Scientist & Best-Selling Author

John Tomasi

Professor of Political Science & Philosophy at Brown University

Higher Education at Its Best: A Conversation with John Tomasi

Mike Lee

Founder & Former Pastor of Hope Community Church, Author, Speaker

Bishop Joseph Walker

Pastor, Philanthropist, HBCU Board Chair, Author & Host of "Next Level Leader" Podcast

Afaa Weaver

Award Winning Poet, Playwright & Translator

Kristin Du Mez

NYT Bestselling Author of "Jesus and John Wayne" & History Professor at Calvin University

Deborah Tuerkheimer

Professor at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law & Author of "Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers"