Affiliate leadership
Brett Fickes
Past President, Former Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction, Thornton Township High School District 205
Stefanie Crawford
President-Elect, Executive Director of Illinois Digital Educators Alliance
Kevin Seymour
Treasurer, Retired Director of ROE SchoolWorks, Staff of Illinois New Teacher Collaborative
Elizabeth Bourne
Secretary, AVID College & Career Readiness Coordinator & Elective Teacher at Thornridge High School of Thornton Township High Schools District 205
Lori Hensold
Communication Chair, Professional Learning Coordinator for the Illinois MTSS Network
Karla McAdam
Member At-Large, Central Region, Director of the Illinois New Teacher Collaborative
Cindy Berrey
Member At-Large, Director of Early Childhood Professional Learning at The Center:Resources for Teaching and Learning

Our Vision
Excellent teaching and learning every day.
Our Mission
Learning Forward builds the capacity of its members, clients, partners, and staff to establish and sustain effective professional learning.