Gray leads the Child Language and Literacy Laboratory which focuses on how children learn to talk, read and write.

Allison Poulos has training in community development and dissemination and implementation science and studies physical activity behaviors in school and neighborhood settings.

Innovative Leader in Education

Denise is a long time K-12 educator serving students and teachers in rural and suburban districts. Denise leads through collaborative approaches centering the student and teacher in the classroom.

Tammi Thomas designs professional learning that connects research to practice, supports strategic initiatives, and brings 25+ years' experience as an educator, leader, and policy expert across K–12 and higher education.