Dr. John, an educator and staff developer for many years, has worked with all age groups in education from pre-kindergarteners to graduate students. John began his career in Augusta County Virginia teaching a wide-range of students. He then taught PreCalculus, Physics, and Modern Physics at the Shenandoah Valley Governor's School for three years. While at the Governor's School, a significant proportion of his time was devoted to providing outreach and enrichment activities to Pre-K through eighth grade students. As a staff developer, John has presented locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. He has worked with thousands of teachers, dozens of school districts and multiple organizations such as International Schools Group, Council for Exceptional Children, The Division for Early Childhood, P. Buckley Moss Foundation, and most recently the Leadership and Learning Center. John has authored several publications on brain-based learning and has recently published a children's book to help educators inform students about their amazing brains. He continues to provide activating, captivating, and invigorating staff development workshops all over the world. John recently joined the College of Education faculty at James Madison Unviersity.
Ann Miller is currently the K - 12 Coordinator of Professional Development and Elementary Instruction for Waynesboro Public Schools. Ann has a strong teaching and leadership background. She received her Undergraduate and Masters degree from the State University of Oswego in New York before completing her Certification of Administration from the State University of New York in Cortlan. Ann dedicated most of her teaching career to special education students, where her efforts were mainly on students with emotional disturbance, before making a successful transition to the position of Instructional Specialist. Ann is a member of an elite team of staff development leaders, where her enthusiasm and approachable style help to develop strong productive learning communities within their nine component districts.