P180 speakers

Learn from the best teachers in the country.

P180 presenters and mentors include state Teachers of the Year and nationally-recognized, currently in-the-classroom teachers.

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speakers: 34; speakers
states and the U.S. Virgin Islands: 21 + USVI; states and the U.S. Virgin Islands
combined years in education: 600+; combined years in education
elementary through university: K–University; elementary through university

See them in action

Hear it for yourself.

Two talks from the P180 launch event with Dallas ISD.

P180 launch · Dallas ISD

What a Professional Teacher Means in 2026Sheila Peterson · 2024 North Dakota Teacher of the Year

P180 launch · Dallas ISD

Handling Crazy Situations Inside Your SchoolChet Dixon · Top 3 finalist, 2023 Indiana Teacher of the Year

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Featured speakers

Meet a few of the teachers behind P180.

Sheila Peterson
2024 North Dakota Teacher of the Year
Middle school educator · Bismarck Public Schools, ND
- Classroom management & culture
- Mentoring & coaching
Sheila Peterson, the 2024 North Dakota Teacher of the Year, brings 26 years of teaching experience as an interventionist and as an English, physical education, and peer-to-peer educator. Each role has strengthened her commitment to putting relationships first and taking time early to build momentum later.
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Chet Dixon
Top 3 finalist, 2023 Indiana Teacher of the Year
Director, Pioneer Academy for Student Success · Mooresville, IN
- Classroom management & culture
- Teacher leadership
Chet Dixon, a top 3 finalist for 2023 Indiana Teacher of the Year, directs the Pioneer Academy for Student Success, an alternative school program at Mooresville High School. He has served at-risk students in alternative schools since 2008.
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Taniece Thompson-Smith
2024 Texas Teacher of the Year
Fifth-grade science teacher · Abilene ISD, TX
- STEM
- Teacher leadership
Taniece Thompson-Smith is a fifth-grade science educator and the 2024 Texas Teacher of the Year, with more than 17 years of experience. Her leadership extends through Teach Plus Texas, ISTE+ASCD, the Smithsonian Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange, and the NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship.
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Cory Hafer
2024 Delaware State Teacher of the Year
Science and engineering teacher, instructional coach · Appoquinimink School District, DE
- STEM
- Mentoring & coaching
Cory Hafer is a science and engineering educator, an instructional coach, and the 2024 Delaware State Teacher of the Year.
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Graciela Miranda
2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year
ELL department chair · Pike High School, IN
- Multilingual learners
- Teacher leadership
Graciela Miranda is a learner and teacher at heart. Her work spans more than 25 years in elementary and high school settings, and she has yet to choose a favorite grade because she loves them all.
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Michael Houston
2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year
Mathematics teacher · Saint Paul Public Schools, MN
- STEM
- Equity & student voice
Michael Houston is a veteran mathematics educator with more than two decades of experience serving students in Saint Paul Public Schools. Named the 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, he is passionate about creating rigorous, engaging, and equitable learning experiences for all students.
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