Dr. Catlin Tucker– Dr. Catlin Tucker is an education expert, bestselling author, and international speaker with 24 years of experience in education. Named Sonoma County Teacher of the Year in 2010, she earned a Master’s in Education from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a doctorate in learning technologies from Pepperdine University.
Dr. Tucker partners with schools and districts worldwide to reimagine instruction, shifting from traditional teacher-led models to Universal Design for Learning (UDL), blended learning, and student-led strategies. Her work focuses on actively engaging students, improving learning outcomes, and designing more sustainable.
Carl Hooker– Carl Hooker is a highly experienced educator with over 25 years in the field, having served in various roles from 1st-grade teacher to Director of Innovation & Digital Learning across multiple districts. As the Director at Eanes ISD, he spearheaded the impactful LEAP 1:1 iPad program for all K-12 students, driven by his unique vision combining educational expertise and technological understanding. A father of three and husband, his family significantly influences his presentations, blogs, and books. Carl is a strong advocate for student-driven learning, directly addressing challenges in education with a blend of practical tech knowledge and humor. As a sought-after speaker and consultant, he offers actionable tools for educators. He’s also a published author of eight books, including the “Mobile Learning Mindset” series, “Ready, Set, FAIL!” (emphasizing risk-taking), and “Learning Evolution” (focused on AI in education). Carl speaks on topics like tech integration, flexible classroom design, and digital wellness. He co-hosts multiple podcasts, including “ISTE Learning Unleashed” and “Undisrupted,” advises Ed Tech companies, and is a national faculty member for Future Ready Schools. His insights can be found on his blog, HookEDonInnovation.com, and as a guest author for publications like Tech & Learning, Huffington Post, and Edutopia.
Dr Matthew X Joseph– Dr. Matthew X. Joseph is the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning in New Bedford MA. He is also the CEO of X-Factor EDU consulting and publishing. Experiences such as Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Digital Learning and Innovation, elementary school principal, classroom teacher, and district professional development specialist have provided Matt with incredible insights on how to best support teaching and learning and led to nationally published articles and opportunities to speak at multiple state and national events. His master’s degree is in special education and his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Boston College. He is the author of Power Of Connections: Connecting Educators, Cultivating Professional Learning Networks, & Redefining Educator Collaboration, Stronger Together: The Power of Connections in a School Community, co-author of Disrupt The Status Quo, and co-author of Modern Mentoring, Reimagining Mentorship in Education. Follow him on Twitter @matthewxjoseph, visit his website at xfactor.link He is the author of three books focused on collaboration in education. Follow him on Twitter @matthewxjoseph
Matt is the CEO of X-Factor EDU. X-Factor EDU started in 2016 after he finished his Ed.D in educational leadership from Boston College to began his journey supporting educators and districts. Click here to visit page. X-Factor EDU is a full-service professional development organization with educators from multiple countries and backgrounds. In addition to publishing the voice of amazing educators, we provide leadership coaching, district consulting and workshops, and keynotes around many educational topics.
Matt is the president of MASCD (The Massachusetts chapter of ASCD) and recognized as one of 10 national leaders on the rise.