Carl has been an educator for over 25 years. He has held a variety of positions in both multiple districts, from 1st grade teacher to Director of Innovation & Digital Learning.  He’s a father of three girls, Sophia, Lauren, and Caroline and a wonderful, understanding wife Renee, all of which play a large role in any presentations he gives or blogs & books he writes.

As Director of Innovation & Digital Learning for the Eanes Independent School District he utilized his background in both education and technology to bring a unique vision to the district and its programs.  During his time in the position, he helped spearhead the LEAP (Learning and Engaging through Access and Personalization) which put 1:1 iPads into the hands of all K-12 students at Eanes.

From his start as a teacher to district leadership, he’s always had one common belief – the kids need to drive their own learning. He realizes the challenges in our current educational institutions and meets them head on. His unique blend of educational background, technical expertise, and humor make him a successful driving force for this change. As a speaker and consultant, he brings this background as well as a wealth of practical tools and ideas that teachers can use in their classroom tomorrow.

Carl has written 8 books including a 6-part book series titled Mobile Learning Mindset.  His book Ready, Set, FAIL! focuses on how we should embed risk-taking and failure as part of the creative process in the classroom. His latest book Learning Evolution is all about the new era of AI in the classroom.  

Dr. Matthew X. Joseph is the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning in New Bedford MA. He is also the CEO of X-Factor EDU consulting and publishing. Experiences such as Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Digital Learning and Innovation, elementary school principal, classroom teacher, and district professional development specialist have provided Matt with incredible insights on how to best support teaching and learning and led to nationally published articles and opportunities to speak at multiple state and national events. His master's degree is in special education and his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Boston College.  He is the author of  Power Of Connections: Connecting Educators, Cultivating Professional Learning Networks, & Redefining Educator Collaboration, Stronger Together: The Power of Connections in a School Community, co-author of Disrupt The Status Quo, and co-author of Modern Mentoring, Reimagining Mentorship in Education. Follow him on Twitter @matthewxjoseph, visit his website at xfactor.link  He is the author of three books focused on collaboration in education.  Follow him on Twitter @matthewxjoseph

Matt is the CEO of X-Factor EDU. X-Factor EDU started in 2016 after he finished his Ed.D in educational leadership from Boston College to began his journey  supporting educators and districts. Click here to visit page. X-Factor EDU is a full-service professional development organization with educators from multiple countries and backgrounds. In addition to publishing the voice of amazing educators, we provide leadership coaching, district consulting and workshops, and keynotes around many educational topics. 

Matt is the president of MASCD (The Massachusetts chapter of ASCD) and 

recognized as one of 10 national leaders on the rise. Click here to the read full press release.

Kristen Brooks is #forEDU. She has held numerous jobs in her district from Elementary Technology Lab Creator/Educator & iPad Lab Creator/Teacher to District Instructional Technology Specialist & Technology Coach. She is a veteran teacher of 29 years with the last 19 years exclusively in Educational Technology. She keeps busy as a Technology Teacher & an Educational Technology Consultant. Kristen is an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE),  Apple Learning Coach, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE), Global Minecraft Mentor, Adobe Education Leader (AEL), Adobe Creative Educator (ACE) & an ISTE 20 to watch award recipient. To connect with Kristen or learn more about her #forEDU mission follow @KristenBrooks77 on Instagram, X, & LinkedIn.