Jeanne Sinclair is Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. Her research and teaching focus on the inclusive use of data in teaching and leadership, language and literacy assessment validity and cultural relevance, and theoretical questions in language and literacy development, especially pertaining to issues of social justice and equity.

Joelle Rodway (joelle.rodway@ontariotechu.ca) is Associate Professor of Leadership and Education at Ontario Tech University. Her research focuses on cultivating relational ecosystems that support professional learning as a strategy for whole system educational change.

Della Magnusson (della.magnusson@esd.ca) brings over 17 years of experience as a classroom teacher and divisional consultant, dedicated to empowering and engaging educators. She currently serves as the Vice Principal of Gimli High School and the Literacy and Numeracy Consultant for Evergreen School Division. Passionate about evidence-based instructional pedagogy, she is committed to supporting instructional practices and enhancing student achievement.

Britney Morrish is a dedicated speech-language pathologist. Britney is deeply passionate about implementing evidence-based practices to foster effective communication and literacy skills. Through her work, she strives to advocate for educational practices that promote equity. With a focus on evidence-based interventions and structured literacy techniques, Britney is dedicated to supporting educators in empowering individuals to reach their full potential and achieve success in both academic and life endeavors.

Norma St. Croix (x26nmsc@mun.ca) is currently an Assistant Teaching Professor at Memorial University Faculty of Education where she teaches Reading Development and Assessment. Norma’s research interests are assessment-informed decision making, reading instruction, and teacher education. She has over 35 years of education experience as an assistant teaching professor, consultant, program specialist, administrator, coach, and a teacher.