2024 Award Finalist’s Videos
Personalized Learning Classroom of the Year
This award goes to the teacher who has best implemented personalized learning strategies and created a learner-centered culture.
Primary (PreK-2)
Becky Goins
Douglas County School District, NV
Angelina Irwin
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Kayla Poole
Eastern York School District, PA
Intermediate (3-5)
Shelby Esquivel
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Katy Gibe
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Crisha Luttenberger
Eastern York School District, PA
Middle (6-8)
Nikki Brundage
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Michelle Little
Eastern York School District, PA
Julie Michel
Douglas County School District, NV
High School (9-12)
Rosella Anderson
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Katie Wasson
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Melissa Wood
Douglas County School District, NV
Change Agent Instructional Coach of the Year
This award goes to the instructional coach who best embodies innovation, fosters a culture of growth among staff, and supports teachers in bringing the instructional model to life.
Kelli Bond
J.O. Combs Unified School District, AZ
Natalie Miller
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Jennifer Newberg
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Change Management Principal of the Year
This award goes to the principal who has demonstrated effective leadership to bring the district Instructional Model to life in classrooms.
Matthew Fried
Eastern York School District, PA
Martina Meadows
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Change Management District Leader of the Year
This award praises the district leader who has successfully brought about second-order change using the Convergence Framework.
Destiney Ross-Putney
Vance County Schools, NC
Keith Shoemaker
Eastern York School District, PA
Brian Smith
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Innovation Award
The Innovation Award is designed to recognize individuals or organizations who have created and implemented innovative programs, practices, partnerships, policies, and activities that improve the student experience.
Student Innovation Conference Program
Nicholas Barrett
Vance County Schools, NC
Curriculum Workbench
Tim Scheck
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Infinity Award
The Infinity Award is designed to highlight best practices of districts in Stages 6-7 and beyond.
Cari Brewer
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Dr. Tim Fountain
J.O. Combs Unified School District, AZ
Digital Ecosystem Award
This award goes to the district who has designed, developed, and deployed a digital ecosystem that reflects the integration of hardware, software, and content to enhance personalized learning.