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Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Kalia Reynolds, Deputy Superintendent & Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Reynolds is the driving force behind WCASD's Portrait of a Graduate and host of the Talking the WCASD Way podcast. A featured presenter at the 2026 AASA National Conference on Education, she leads the district's vision for future-ready learning—and her Summer SPARK keynote sets the stage for the day around the Portrait of a Graduate.
Visiting Experts & Partners
Visiting Experts & Partners
Dr. Kevin Flanigan
Professor of Literacy, West Chester University
A nationally recognized author and former teacher/reading specialist, Dr. Flanigan coordinates WCU's M.Ed. in Literacy/Reading Specialist Program and Reading Center. His work centers on vocabulary, morphology, and supporting struggling readers.
Dr. Heather Waymouth
Assistant Professor of Literacy, West Chester University
A former high school literacy specialist with a Ph.D. from Syracuse University, Dr. Waymouth researches disciplinary literacy—helping students read, write, and think like experts within each content area.
Dr. Barb Swartz
Professor of Mathematics, West Chester University
Teaches mathematics and math-methods courses that prepare future elementary and secondary teachers, along with technology-integration courses. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from the University of Virginia and is a former high school mathematics teacher. Her work centers on effective teacher preparation, teacher learning, and high-quality mathematics education.
Amber Ammon
LinkIt!
Represents LinkIt!, WCASD's new primary assessment and data platform, partnering with the district to help teachers get the most out of it.
Led by Our Own
Led by Our Own
Dr. Stephen Brown
Director of Teaching, Learning & Equity
Dr. Beth Zigmont
Assistant Director of Teaching, Learning & Equity
Jim Ronayne
Supervisor of Assessment & Accountability
Dr. Dina Dormer
Supervisor of K-12 Science, Computer Science & FCS
Dr. Madison Weary
Supervisor of K-12 Social Studies & World Language
Dr. Kara Bailey
Supervisor of K-12 Engligh Language Arts
Ian Kerr
Supervisor of K-12 Mathematics, Business Education & Computer Science
Dr. Eddie Otto
Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts and Health/Phys. Ed.
Dr. Rebecca Eberly
Supervisor of EL & Gifted
PJ Dakes
Supervisor of K-12 Special Education
Bridget Ritter
Secondary Special Education Supervisor
Ashley Melanson
Elementary Assistant Principal, GES
Chris Cromwell
Instructional Technology Team
Samantha Zang
Instructional Technology Team
Annie Korb
Instructional Technology Team
Elaine Guyer
Instructional Technology Team
Kaylin Richards
Instructional Technology Team
Andrew Conley
Social Studies Teacher, East High School
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