DR. MIGUEL CARDONA
Keynote Speaker

12th U.S. Secretary of Education 

Dr. Miguel A. Cardona became the 12th U.S. Secretary of Education after a distinguished career as an elementary school teacher, principal, district administrator, and Connecticut education commissioner. He is a firm believer that being an educator isn’t only a job – it’s an extension of your life’s purpose.

DR. EDWIN M. QUEZADA
Keynote Speaker
Executive Director, Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders

An accomplished educator and system leader with nearly 35 years of experience, Dr. Quezada is committed to preparing school leaders and expanding equitable educational opportunities for every student.

CHRIS HANNAH & COLE THE DEAF DOG
Keynote Speaker
The Cole the Deaf Dog & Friends Foundation

Elementary music educator Chris Hannah and certified therapy dog Cole inspire students to “hear with their hearts” and understand that disability is not inability—it is a superpower. Through interactive programs, scholarships, and community outreach, they promote acceptance, compassion, inclusion, and empowerment.