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Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
As we close Day 1 of the ENGAGE Conference, don’t miss this dynamic panel featuring innovative instructional and edtech thought leaders who are shaping what’s next for teaching and learning.

The most powerful learning environments don’t happen by chance - they are intentionally designed when instructional and technology leaders come together around a shared vision for students. In this inspiring, forward-thinking conversation, panelists will explore how breaking down silos and uniting these perspectives leads to learning experiences that are not only engaging and personalized, but truly transformative and future-ready.

Expect bold ideas, real-world insights, and energizing dialogue that will challenge your thinking and expand your vision for what’s possible. This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to reimagine how we design learning for today’s students and tomorrow’s world. Come ready to be inspired—you won’t want to miss it.

Speakers
avatar for Marlo Gaddis

Marlo Gaddis

Education Strategist, Dell Technologies

avatar for Jeff McCoy

Jeff McCoy

Chief Education Officer, ERDI
Prior to joining ERDI, Jeff was the Associate Superintendent for Academics at Greenville County Schools, the largest district in South Carolina. In this role, he spearheaded transformative initiatives in curriculum development, digital learning, and instructional leadership, impacting... Read More →
avatar for Mark Gibson

Mark Gibson

Assistant Principal, Smyrna Primary School

avatar for Emily Freeland

Emily Freeland

Director of Development, Creative Leadership Solutions
Emily Freeland, Ed.D. has over thirty-two years of experience, including administrative positions at the state, district, and school levels, as well as teaching science. Much of her work has been concentrated in schools identified as underperforming, where she supported the implementation... Read More →
avatar for Allison Rodman

Allison Rodman

Founder and Chief Learning Officer, The Learning Loop
Allison Rodman is the Founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Learning Loop, an educational consulting organization that provides professional learning services to districts, schools, nonprofit organizations, and businesses internationally. This includes work with public, charter, and independent schools, over 20 archdioceses, and over 60 sites across the... Read More →
avatar for Adam Phyall

Adam Phyall

Director of Professional Learning and Leadership, All4Ed
Dr. Adam Phyall is a former high school science teacher who recently served as the Director of Technology and Media Services for Newton County School System in Covington, GA. Since Adam got his first laptop in college, he has been hooked on the fantastic things that technology can add. Early in... Read More →
avatar for Holly Martin

Holly Martin

Staff Development Specialist, Mountain Brook Schools
Holly Martin is the Staff Development Specialist for Mountain Brook Schools, an ISTE+ASCD Certified Instructional Leader, and a former TED Education Fellow. She leads nationwide learning experiences for educators as a speaker, as the director of the ENGAGE Conference, and serves as... Read More →
avatar for Sheryl Abshire

Sheryl Abshire

Sheryl is the recently retired Chief Technology Officer for the Calcasieu Parish Public Schools in Lake Charles, Louisiana where she built and led the district’s innovative technology department for over 20 years. She has served as a catalyst for technology integration throughout... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
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