About the Presenters

Byron Adams joined Scholarus as the Vice President of Tripod, Scholarus’ survey and data analytics business. Tripod works with educators worldwide to deliver surveys and analytics from student, teacher, and family perspectives, insights from which facilitate better decision making and positive outcomes.

Prior to joining Scholarus, Byron led the K-12 Education Industry team at Qualtrics where he oversaw the development of student- and teacher-focused experience management solutions and managed strategic engagements with school districts. He was also an early team member leading professional services and outreach at Panorama Education. In addition to his experience in education technology, Byron worked directly in school systems leading talent pathways and strategy in Chicago and Boston. He started his career teaching 11th-grade US history in Los Angeles. Byron holds a BA from Pomona College and an MPA from Syracuse University.

Dr. Lillie Huddleston is the Associate Superintendent of Equity and Student Services at City Schools of Decatur. She is a licensed psychologist specializing in school psychology. Dr. Huddleston has held faculty appointments at Georgia State University and Emory University, where she provided clinical services and conducted research with individuals from underrepresented and underserved communities.

In her current role, Dr. Huddleston provides oversight and executive sponsorship for the district’s strategic efforts to eliminate disproportionate discipline and academic outcomes and promote educational equity for all students. She also supervises student athletics and activities and programming related to mental health and well-being, including social-emotional learning, behavior support, counseling, social work, school psychology, and Section 504—all through the lens of equity. Dr. Huddleston is committed to ensuring that all students in the City Schools of Decatur are safe, seen, and successful.

Tammy Miles has over 25 years of experience in education. She taught students in grades PreK-8, led curricular initiatives, and coached and supported strategic leaders in organizational change. Her collaborative skills empower leaders and equip them with adaptive skills as collaborators and inquirers. In her current role as the K-12 Dean of Academics at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama in Honolulu, Hawai’i, Tammy works collaboratively with campus leaders to actively support the mission and vision of the school and works toward promoting achievement and innovation in curriculum design and assessment. Tammy attended the University of Portland where she received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and earned a master’s degree with a focus on teacher leadership from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.