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Tuesday, March 25, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Presented by John Osborn, Principal, Jacksonville Charter Lighthouse Elementary School, Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools (AR); and Alexis Reed, Program Manager, BookNook
Sponsored by BookNook
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Educational leaders with operational flexibility have a unique opportunity to drive innovation. This session explores practical strategies for overcoming common challenges like teacher shortages and funding constraints, using data-driven tools such as high-impact tutoring, and cultivating sustainable student success.
Learn how to leverage your school’s flexibility to implement effective solutions, gain firsthand insights from a leader with experience in both traditional and charter schools, and listen in to a facilitated discussion of best practices in different educational settings. This edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-8 school and district leaders.
About the Presenters
John Osborn is a former math coach, assistant principal, and now principal with Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools with 10 years of educational experience. As a leader, he uses collaboration and democratic/transformational leadership to drive the work and success of the school. Prior to his roles with Lighthouse Charter Schools, he was a middle school teacher for three years in Memphis for Shelby County Schools, where he received New Middle School Teacher of the Year in his first year with the district. John is married to his college sweetheart and has two wonderful boys.
Alexis Reed is a dedicated Program Manager at BookNook with over 10 years of experience managing a variety of projects in industries such as edtech, marketing, live entertainment, and information technology. She’s passionate about bringing access to high-impact tutoring to the students who need it most, and is energized to go to work every day knowing that what she does helps to improve the lives of children!
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BookNook is a leading, ESSA Level 1 provider of high-impact virtual tutoring solutions designed to accelerate K-8 student achievement in reading and math. Our synchronous learning model combines engaging evidence-based instruction with consistent learner-leader relationships for exceptional student outcomes. We deliver 1:1 and small-group virtual tutoring that integrates seamlessly with classroom instruction, ensuring that every session is targeted and effective. Our approach is grounded in decades of research, focusing on proven strategies that drive measurable improvements in student achievement.
