george couros
author of the book the innovator’s mindset

george couros is a leading educator in the area of innovative leadership, teaching, and learning. he has worked with all levels of school, from k-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and school and district administrator, and is the author of the book, the innovator’s mindset; empower learning, unleash talent and lead a culture of creativity. he is a sought-after speaker on the topic of innovative student learning and engagement and has worked with schools and organizations around the globe. george is also the creator of connected principals.com, an initiative that brings educators and leaders together from around the world to create powerful learning opportunities for students.  

george is a leader in the area of innovation, yet his focus is always on the development of leadership and people and what is best for learners. his belief that meaningful change happens when you first connect to people’s hearts, is modeled in his writing and speaking. you can connect with george on his blog, the principal of change (georgecouros.ca) or through twitter @gcouros.  

sarah jones
tony® and obie award winning broadway performer

called "a master of the genre" by the new york times, sarah jones is a tony® and obie award-winning solo performer and writer. she is best known to theater audiences for her critically acclaimed multi-character, one-person broadway hit bridge & tunnel, originally produced by oscar® winner meryl streep, and for her most recent piece, the off-broadway hit sell/buy/date. sarah is also a writer and producer on the golden globe® nominated showtime comedy smilf.

the daughter of two physicians and the product of a multi-racial family and community, sarah was educated at bryn mawr college and the united nations international school, honing her sense of empathy for people from all backgrounds and the diverse voices that characterize her work.

renowned as “a one woman global village”, she has also given multiple main-stage "ted talks" garnering millions of views, performed at the white house and united state of women summit at the invitation of president and first lady obama, and given an historic performance at the world economic forum annual meeting in davos, switzerland. jones is also a long-standing advocate for the empowerment of women and girls. she is recognized internationally for her humanitarian activism, including her role as a unicef goodwill ambassador, performing for audiences around the world, and raising awareness of issues including ethnic, racial, and economic disparities in the united states. sarah's multimedia projects based on her characters include a new podcast with pri, playdate with sarah jones.

learn more about sarah’s ongoing projects at www.sarahjonesonline.com or via social media at @jonesarah on twitter and @xosarahjones on instagram and facebook.