Academy Class of 2025 coaches

Beth Brockman

Beth Brockman is a graduate of the University of North Texas (masters and doctorate degrees) and Baylor University (undergraduate). She has served Texas public schools as a middle school and high school teacher, assistant principal, middle school principal, district leader for professional learning. Most recently she served as an assistant superintendent for employee services leading the district professional learning and human resources work. She graduated the Learning Forward Academy in 2012 and served as on the conference host committee for 2014 and 2018. She served on the board of the Texas Learning Forward affiliate as well. Her current work includes university teaching and collaboration with individuals and districts on the topics of human resources and leadership development.

Crystal Cooper

Dr. Crystal Cooper is currently serving as the principal for Starling Elementary School in Gwinnett County Public Schools, outside of Atlanta, Georgia. She is a graduate of William Paterson University with a major in Elementary Education and African-Caribbean Studies. She went on to major in Educational Leadership at the University of Georgia. She completed her Specialist degree at the University of West Georgia and graduated with her doctoral degree from the University of Georgia in 2018. While completing, Crystal was able to also graduate from The Class of 2018 Academy Class. She has been a consultant teacher with The Center for Responsive Schools since 2000 where she provides social emotional learning coaching and support to teachers around the globe.  She joins Learning Forward as an academy coach with a wealth of knowledge ranging from classroom teacher for grades 1-4, literacy coach, EIP teacher, assistant principal and social emotional learning and culturally responsive teaching consultant. Her talent and passion for educator professional learning have led her to serve on the Learning Forward Foundation and as a facilitator for professional learning on several topics, including leadership.  She has also shared her expertise on numerous occasions as a regional, state, and national presenter for several organizations. She enjoys traveling, fashion, music, theater and family.