Dr. Todd Whitaker – Speaker, Author
One of the nation’s leading authorities on teacher and principal effectiveness, staff morale, teacher leadership, and school culture and climate. Todd has written over 65 books including the national best seller, What Great Teachers Do Differently. Other titles include What Great Principals Do Differently, Shifting the Monkey, School Culture Rewired, Your First Year, Dealing With Difficult Parents, Motivating & Inspiring Teachers, and How To Get All Teachers To Become Like The Best Teachers.
Gerry Brooks – Speaker, Author
Gerry Brooks has been an educator for 20 years, beginning as a third-grade teacher in Palm Bay, FL. He earned his master’s in administration and has been an elementary principal for 12 years. Originally using humorous videos to encourage his staff, Gerry has become a national encourager for teachers through social media and speaking events. He is a voice for teachers, but his passion is leading others to be responsible for their own personal climate and culture in the workplace. His book, “Go See the Principal,” outlines strategies for taking on this responsibility. Gerry and his wife, Kelly, have 3 adult children and live in Lexington, KY.
Dr. Adrienne Battle, MNPS Superintendent
Dr. Adrienne Battle was named superintendent of Metro Nashville Public Schools in 2019. With more than 150 schools, 81,000 students, 11,000 employees, and a budget of more than $1.2 billion, MNPS is one of the nation's largest school districts and one of Nashville's largest employers.
Dr. Battle, a Nashville native, has spent almost her entire career with MNPS. She is a graduate of the district's John Overton High School, Missouri State University, and Tennessee State University, where she earned her master's, education specialist, and doctorate degrees in Educational Administration and Supervision.
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