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CHICAGO SUMMIT 2026 SPEAKERS

Panel Discussion

Topic: Leading the Next Era of Educational Transformation:

From Vision to Measurable Impact

Presenters

The Summit is bringing together leading voices and inspiring perspectives!

Michelle Frierson, Ph.D.

Michelle Frierson, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
School of Teacher Education and Leadership for the Mathematics Education and Leadership program, and Cultural Studies
Utah State University, UT

Amber Adgerson, Ph.D.

Amber Adgerson, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
University of North Dakota, ND

Trinka Pape, Ph.D.

Trinka Pape, Ph.D.

Coordinator, Registrar’s Office, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

Theresa O'Neil, PT, MS, DPT, EdD, OCS, FAAOMPT

Theresa O'Neil, PT, MS, DPT, EdD, OCS, FAAOMPT

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
College of Health & Natural Sciences, Franklin Pierce University, NH

Rania Sadeq, Ed.D.

Rania Sadeq, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor
Early Childhood Education
Saint Xavier University, IL

T.L. Brink, Ph.D.

T.L. Brink, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology
Crafton Hills College, CA

Randa Mahasneh

Randa Mahasneh, Ph.D.

Professor of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences, The Hashemite University, Jordan

Larry J. Walker, Ed.D.

Larry J. Walker, Ed.D.

Associate Professor and Doctoral Program Coordinator, Department of Educational Leadership and Higher Education , The University of Central Florida, FL

Taiany Goulart, LMHC

Taiany Goulart, LMHC

Consultant and Senior Wellness Coach Supervisor
Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs, MA

Dr. Prof. Almazbek Beishenaliev

Dr. Prof. Almazbek Beishenaliev

Founder and Director of the Regional Institute of Central Asia, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.

Erica Ceka, Ph.D.

Erica Ceka, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Governors State University, IL

TJ Warren

TJ Warren

Instructor, Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Careers, Cedar Falls Community School District, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Tinukwa Boulder, Ph.D.

Tinukwa Boulder, Ph.D.

Professor of Practice
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leading (TLL)
School of Education
University of Pittsburgh, PA

Vincent Connelly, Ed.D.

Vincent Connelly, Ed.D.

Associate Professor of Special Education
The University of New Hampshire, NH

Terrance Kwame-Ross

Dr. Terrance Kwame-Ross

Martine Olav Sabo Professor and Endowed Chair in Public Service and Citizenship and Associate Professor in Education, School of Humanities, Social Science, and Education, Augsburg University, Minneapolis, MN.

Madison Westley

Madison Westley

Manager, Mental Health in the Digital Age Lab
Ontario Certified Teacher
Doctoral Student, Ontario Tech University, CANADA

Mabel Okojie, Ph.D.

Mabel Okojie, Ph.D.

Professor of Education and Workforce Development
Mississippi State University, MS

Melina O'Grady, M.Ed.

Melina O'Grady, M.Ed.

Senior Consultant and Trainer, Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs, MA

Feygens Saint-Joy Jr.

Feygens Saint-Joy Jr.

Futurist, Global Marketing Consultant, Professor, and Generative AI Specialist
Monroe University, NY

Victor Uwaifo, Ph.D.

Victor Uwaifo, Ph.D.

Professor of Vocational and Technical Education
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, NIGERIA

Matthias Grünke, Ph.D.

Matthias Grünke, Ph.D.

Full Professor and Chair
University of Cologne, GERMANY

Enikő Tóth

Enikő Tóth

Assistant Lecturer
Department of Social Psychology, University of Szeged, Hungary
Doctoral Student, Doctoral School of Human Sciences, University of Debrecen, HUNGARY

Darinka Radovic

Darinka Radovic, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Universidad de Las Américas, CHILE

Yuki Hasebe, Ph.D.

Yuki Hasebe, Ph.D.

Professor of Educational Psychology
School of Education at COEHS
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

Christina Frasher, Ph.D.

Christina Frasher, Ph.D.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice
School of Education
The University of Pittsburgh, PA

Jennifer Laffier, PhD, RCAT, RP

Jennifer Laffier, PhD, RCAT, RP

Director, Mental Health in the Digital Age Lab
Assistant Professor, Frazer Faculty of Education
Ontario Tech University, CANADA

Brett Burton, Ed.D.

Brett Burton, Ed.D.

Associate Professor of Education
Program Director of Educational Administration
Xavier University, OH

Kate Patton Regal, LICSW

Kate Patton Regal, LICSW

Vice President for Consultation & Training
Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs, MA

Rachel Adeodu, Ph.D.

Rachel Adeodu, Ph.D.

Faculty Member and Coordinator, Early Childhood Education Program, Teacher Education Department, Northeastern Illinois University, IL

Dr. Jeremy Burnham

Dr. Jeremy Burnham

Assistant Principal of Innovation, Elgin High School, IL

Future Review Panel Discussion

Join the editor of Future Review: International Journal of Transition, College and Career Success for a dynamic panel featuring authors of the journal’s upcoming issue. This session will explore innovative research on supporting student success, with a focus on social-emotional learning, technology integration, and digital wellness for teens with mental health needs. Panelists will share practical insights and evidence-based strategies to help educators, counselors, and policymakers better support youth in their transition to college and careers.

Student Performances
Chicago Center of Music Education (ChiME)

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The Chicago Center for Music Education (ChiME) provides access to evidence-based music therapy and engagement-based music programs that develop critical skills and foster self and social growth.

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Chicago International Summit on Education 2026

Educational Transitions: From Theory to Strategic Transformations in Practice Promoting Student Success

What

When

Where

Chicago International Summit on Education

June 5, 2026

EWU Student Life Center

829 S Wabash Avenue

17th Floor, Lakeview Room

Chicago, Illinois, 60605

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