While our conference is an event that works because of the efforts of our whole team, there are a few individuals that work all year long to make it happen.

Here is our events team:

Conference Planning and Leadership

Dale Winkler

Dale Winkler SREB’s interim president as well as senior vice president and vice president of school improvement, provides executive leadership for the Making Schools Work Conference. From setting strategy to supporting key program and operations decisions, he helps ensure the event runs smoothly and makes a lasting impact on educators and students alike.

Aimee Wyatt

Aimee Wyatt, SREB’s director of leadership and professional learning, provides strategic direction for the Making Schools Work Conference. From shaping the program to approving venues and speakers, she ensures every aspect reflects SREB’s mission and delivers an outstanding experience for attendees.

Nakeisha Myers

Nakeisha Myers, SREB’s meeting and events manager, turns the conference vision into reality. From coordinating venues and vendor logistics to working with speakers and onsite operations, she ensures every detail comes together to create a seamless, high-quality experience for attendees.

Rebecca Holt

Rebecca Holt, SREB’s research associate, manages the registration site for the Making Schools Work Conference and runs the on-site help desk. From supporting attendees before the event to assisting them in person, she ensures a smooth registration process and a welcoming conference experience.

School Improvement Team

While all of the people above work on the day-to-day operations and leadership roles surrounding the conference, it truly is a full team effort. Every school improvement team member works to make the conference happen, from presenting to greeting attendees and assisting them in whatever way they need.

You can find the bios of our full school improvement team, along with the full SREB team, on our main website.