Carmen Concepción has been elected the newest member of the Learning Forward board of trustees. Concepción is dean of the School of Education at the Padrón Campus of Miami Dade College in Miami, Florida.

A passionate advocate for literacy and educational excellence, she has served as a National Board-certified classroom teacher, literacy coach, curriculum support specialist, and district administrator in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Her leadership and expertise have been instrumental in the development and implementation of a range of literacy initiatives and programs.

She served as coordinator of Florida Reading Enhancement and Achievement at the University of Central Florida, where she provided professional learning and support to K-12 teachers across Florida, and as director of professional learning at Florida Virtual School. She has been active in Learning Forward since 2006.

She is a graduate of the Learning Forward Academy, former director of the Learning Forward Florida affiliate, selected reviewer of the most recent revision of the Standards for Professional Learning, presenter at conferences, and member of affiliate committees. Concepción has a doctorate in K-12 administration from the College of William and Mary. She looks forward to continuing to advocate for equity and excellence in teaching and learning by promoting high-quality, equitable professional learning for all educators.

Sue Sarber now serves as board president and Linda Chen as president-elect. Ash Vasudeva transitions to board past president.