Karla McAdam
President,
Karla McAdam is Director of the Illinois New Teacher Collaborative
Affiliate leadership
Linda Vernon
Treasurer, Programs Co-Chair, Central Region
Lori Hensold
Secretary, Northwest Region
Professional Learning Coordinator for the Illinois MTSS Network
Jill Meciej
Programs Co-Chair, Northeast Region
Director of Curriculum, Marquardt School District
Cindy Berrey
At Large Member: Director of Early Childhood Professional Learning at The Center:Resources for Teaching and Learning
Bret Fickes
At-Large Member
Director of Innovative Curriculum and Instruction, Thornton Township High School District 205
Kathy Ruggeberg
At-Large Member
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Rock Island-Milan School District #41
Amber Heffner
Executive Director, Illinois Digital Educators Alliance, At-Large Member
Arlin Peebles
Communications and Marketing, Ed Leaders Network Director
Marci Driver
At-Large Member
Marci is a former Senior TA Consultant and Assistant Area Director for the Illinois Center for School Improvement at AIR.
Kevin Seymour
Past-President
PD Coordinator, Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools
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.
