- How will we address up to 14 months of student learning loss?
- How do we care for students who are at risk or are in distress?
- How can we begin to remediate the disproportionately negative impact COVID has had on students in underserved communities?
Jimmy Sarakatsannis
Principal, Education and Private Equity Practices
McKinsey & Company
Jimmy’s education work within McKinsey straddles the public, private, and non-profit sectors and spans preK-12 education, higher education, and the link between education and employment. Much of his work focuses on how technology can be used to transform teaching and learning both within and outside of formal education systems. Prior to joining McKinsey, Jimmy taught middle school science in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Dr. Victoria Hansen
Assistant Superintendent
Bellwood School District 88, IL
Dr. Hansen has worked in the Bellwood School District 88 for nearly 12 years, working her way up from Assistant Principal to Director of Instructional Services to Assistant Superintendent. Previously she was a teacher and principal for UCAN, a Chicago-based organization building stronger youth and families through compassionate healing, education and empowerment.
Suzy Dees
Director of Professional Learning
West 40 Intermediate Service Center, IL
With a track record of transforming districts across the state of Illinois, Suzy Dees is a proven leader in pre-K-12 education . She is skilled in Professional Learning and Development, School and District Improvement, Team Motivation, and Instructional Coaching. Before joining West40, Suzy served in a variety of roles in schools, districts, and on the state level. At West40 ISC, Suzy and her PL Team build customized solutions to help their districts advance their knowledge and implement changes that have a ripple effect throughout their communities.