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CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT (CEI)

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Our Leadership and Management

The Center for Educational Improvement (CEI) Advisory Board features national and international experts in the fields of education, neuroscience, and technology. Collectively, they provide us with critical strategic advice in fulfilling our mission to support and uplift schools through 21st century learning and leadership. Our Board of Directors governs our operations and provides critical oversight.

Board of Directors

Sue Choi

Trustee

Dr. Christine Mason

CEI Founder and Executive Director

Thomas Payton

Trustee

Jillayne Flanders, MEd

Trustee

Tim Mills

Trustee

Dr. Nancy Phenis Bourke

Secretary

Blaine Hawley

Treasurer

Suzan Mullane

Trustee

Paul Liabenow

Past President

Dr. Melissa Patschke

President

Advisory Board

Brian Aikens

Teacher, Author, and Educational Consultant

Joseph Crowley

Former Principal and Executive Director, RIASP

Kevin Hawkins

Consultant, Mindwell Education

Erica McLaughlin

Assistant Executive Director, Vermont Principals’ Association

Viviana Barajas

Nurtured Heart Approach Advanced Trainer

Scott Goldstein

Executive Director, EmpoweredEd

Jesse Kohler

Founder of The Change Campaign

Ana Saldanha

International Speaker and Mentor

Chris Cody

Principal Researcher

Anitra Gallegos

Experienced Transformational School Leader

Dr. Lea Kuusilehto-Awale

Retired Professor

Dr. Rachel Santa

Director of Pupil Personnel Services

Dr. Robyn Conrad Hansen

Professor and Advocate for Educational Excellence

Laura Goldstein

Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

Melody Mann

PhD Researcher in Educational Equity

Kevin Simpson

Founder of KDSL Global

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