Passionate about innovation in education, TARA WAUDBY is committed to increasing relevance and meaning in schools. Her research interests include building collaborative cultures, digital literacy and mission-driven schooling. Ms Waudby currently serves as Assistant Superintendent for Learning at International Schools Group (ISG) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

She holds an MA in Educational Leadership, an MFA in Poetry and a graduate certificate in educational technologies. She volunteers for ISTE as Chair Elect of the Digital Storytelling Network, for COETAIL as a coach, and for NESA as a member of the Professional Development Advisory Committee. Through her blog, Consider Another Truth, she explores the gray matter of education.

ANDREW CROUSE earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Washington focusing on Physics Education Research, but his expertise coalesces around two areas: research and professional development associated with teaching science as a process of inquiry, and the design of systems that empower individuals and schools to improve instruction and inspire change using data. He is also invested in building systemic leadership capacity for sustained cumulative improvement.

In 15 years at US universities and nine years at international schools, he has served in numerous roles including that of Teacher, Principal, District Administrator, Educational Researcher, Professor, and Teacher Trainer. Currently, he is Coordinator of Student Assessment Data at ISG.