Kevin S. Koett, Ed.D has served as a mentor, instructor, and student affairs professional in higher education for over 28 years.  He has served in a variety of roles at 6 different institutions, and has been recognized for his servant-leadership as the first recipient of the Joe Buck Service Award.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Teaching from Augustana College (SD), a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from Syracuse University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Morehead State University. Carol Christian has served as teacher, coach, principal and professor in Kentucky with over 30 years of experience. She has co-authored Privileged Thinking in Today's Schools: The Implications of Social Justice and Heart to Heart. She was selected to serve in Kentucky's Highly Skilled Educator Program working with low performing schools. She a holds a degrees from Eastern Kentucky University and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Louisville. C. Thomas Potter II, Ed.D has served the education profession as a teacher, principal and superintendent in Kentucky for over 22 years.  He is one of 25 selected superintendents to serve in a leadership cohort sponsored by the National Institute of School Leaders (NISL). He holds a Master of Arts in Secondary Education and a doctorate in Educational Administration from Morehead State University.