Change Management & The Community

Dr. Jerome Banks is an internationally experienced K-12 school leader, presenter, lecturer, and curriculum specialist.  He is currently serving as the K-12 Director of Learning at Keerapat International School in Bangkok, Thailand.  Dr. Banks earned his Ph.D in Educational Leadership from Assumption University in Bangkok, Thailand, a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA., a Master’s of Science in Education Degree from State University of New York at Buffalo and his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Mathematics from Livingstone College in Salisbury North Carolina in the USA. Dr. Banks specializes in school culture, instructional leadership, teaching and curriculum development, and change management. 

Michelle has been recruited to create special education programs for 20 years in cities such as Providence, RI, and Baltimore, MD. She has specialties in developing opportunities for students with multiple disabilities, and non-verbal communicators while developing trusting relationships with her students and their families through the Advisory and Project-Based Learning model. Being awarded grants for research in Progressive Education has provided Michelle with the knowledge to present at national conferences training educators in these ideals. She has trained with the New Leaders Program to earn an Administrative Certification. Currently serving on 2 different school Boards, she is influential in ensuring the autonomy of teachers and democratic leadership styles.

Dr. Vincent has 22 years of corporate, teaching, learning, evaluation, instruction, and administrative Pre-K-12 international school experience. Dr. Vincent is currently serving as the Primary International School Principal at Southbridge International School Cambodia. He completed a Fulbright experience in Japan, a Carnegie Fellow at Northeastern University, a Massachusetts Education Policy Fellow (EPFP) at Northeastern University, and a Springfield College Writing Fellow. Dr. Vincent earned his doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) from Johnson & Wales University, a Masters of Education (M.Ed.) in Administration, Middle and Secondary School Administration and Leadership from Providence College, a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Educational Leadership & Management from Johnson & Wales University, a Masters of Education in Special Education (M.Ed.), Mild to Moderate Disabilities (ED, BD, & LD) from Providence College, and Bachelor of Arts in Public and Professional Communications & English Literature from Rhode Island College.   

Kelli has over 16 years of committed service in education. Kelli has worked with Bill and Melinda Gates’ Intensive Partnerships for Effective Teaching (IP), and Charter Management Organizations (CMO) including Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, as the Director of Educator Effectiveness, and Aspire Public Schools. As the  Intervention Specialist and Instructional Lead Teacher with Valdosta City Schools, she leads Response to Intervention (RTI) initiatives through Reading Recovery strategies.  Kelli currently serves as a Board Member for Verto Education and previously was a California Representative for the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). Kelli has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Valdosta State University, a Master of Science in Adult Education from Troy University, an Education Specialist from Valdosta State University and a Doctor of Education (ABD) from Valdosta State University.  

Dr. Danielle Gibbs has 12 years of teaching experience in education and education leadership. Danielle has worked with K-5 students at the Valdosta City School system. Along with being a teacher, she is also the chair of her grade level and a part of the school’s leadership team. Danielle has vast  experience in instructional design strategy, assessing and consulting with students gifted and talented. She is currently a kindergarten teacher at Pinevale Elementary School in the Valdosta City School system.  Danielle has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Valdosta State University, a Master of Science in Early Childhood from Valdosta State University, an Education Specialist from Valdosta State University and Doctor of Education from Valdosta State University.