Brent is an educator, researcher, and consultant who makes conversations about literacy, inclusion, and social justice accessible and engaging. With experience from elementary to post secondary, Brent blends storytelling and humour to inspire change in the classroom.

Dr. Carly Christensen (she/her) is a Disabled educator and scholar committed to inclusive education frameworks that recognize Disability as a valued identity. Her work emphasizes that creating inclusive schools involves acknowledging disability history, dismantling its lingering effects, and ensuring schools become spaces of belonging and healing for Disabled learners.

Leyton is a Professor at the University of British Columbia, dedicated to supporting teachers as they support students in diverse and inclusive classrooms. His work is deeply rooted in place-conscious and culturally responsive practices.

Shelley is a passionate inclusive education researcher, teacher, and storyteller based in British Columbia, Canada. Her work focuses on supporting teachers in designing inclusive classrooms for all learners, including students with intellectual disabilities in grade level academic classrooms through strength-based and responsive approaches.

Emily is an educational leader with extensive experience at all levels of the education system. She is deeply committed to equity and inclusive practices and believes every student deserves compassionate, equitable, high-quality, and inclusive instructional environments.

Hina is the senior occupational therapist at the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation.  She specializes in promoting health, wellbeing, and meaningful inclusion for individuals of all abilities.

Joanne Picard is an activist and storyteller whose advocacy work is deeply connected to the Nothing About Us Without Us movement, which seeks to ensure that policies and decisions directly impacting the Disabled community are made with their meaningful participation and input. Joanne infuses humour into everything she does.

Katie Jameson is a community advocate, outspoken storyteller and writer who shares her experiences as a mother of children with diverse needs .

Lauren is a neurodivergent elementary teacher, accomplished author, and outdoor learning consultant whose work celebrates the joy of connecting with nature. Lauren is passionate about integrating math and storytelling in nature, and she is dedicated to ensuring that inclusive planning practices create opportunities for all learners to connect with the natural world.

Laurie is an experienced primary educator focused on building connections and fostering community in educational settings. Her approach emphasizes kindness, connection, and positive teacher morale.

Sarah Adomako-Ansah is an award-winning educator and resource creator committed to human rights and diversity in education and leadership. She was her school division’s first Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Consultant and has acted as the Educator in Residence at the Canadian Human Rights Museum.