Nathan Levenson is the president of New Solutions K12, an education consulting firm. Over the past 15 years, he has helped school systems build strategic schedules, partnering with more than 250 school districts in 30 states. Levenson began his career in the private sector, but a passion for public education led to a career switch that included six years as a school board member; assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in Harvard, Massachusetts; and superintendent of Arlington (Mass.) Public Schools.

David James is a managing director at New Solutions K12, where he leads the firm's scheduling and staffing practice. He advises schools and districts nationally on how best to design, build, and manage school schedules that align to priorities and make the biggest impact for students. A former public middle school teacher, James designed and facilitates New Solutions K12's scheduling academy, which trains educators in how to approach scheduling strategically.