Coley Conter is an educational consultant and literacy coach who supports schools and districts, nationally and internationally, by providing energizing and practical professional development. Her deep belief in student and teacher agency guides her work. She's the co-author of A High School English Teacher's Guide to Writing Literary Analysis.

Dr. Mary Ehrenworth co-led a think tank on global literacy at Teachers College, Columbia University, for twenty years. She now runs Ehrenworth Literacy Innovations, working nationally and globally to empower teachers and students through critical literacies and collaborative inquiry. Mary is the author and co-author of many books and articles, including most recently, AI-Enhanced Literacy and Vocabulary Connections: A Structured Approach to Deepening Students' Expressive and Academic Language.

Lauren Gould is an instructional coach and literacy consultant who partners with schools in the U.S. and abroad to design curricular tools that foster connection, creativity, and clarity. Her work is fueled by the belief that learning should be curious, compassionate, and just the right amount of messy. She's the co-author of A High School English Teacher's Guide to Writing Memoir.