Bryan Goodwin is the head of the McREL Institute at Region 13. Goodwin is a former teacher and journalist and writes a monthly research column for Educational Leadership. He presents research findings and insights to audiences across the United States and in Canada, the Middle East, and Australia.

Tonia Gibson is managing consultant for McREL International's learning services team. She supports education ministries, district and school leaders, and teachers in using research to improve professional practices and support systemic improvement. She works with trainers/leaders/educators to meet identified needs, employing a range of strategies including using data for reflection, observations of practice, and analyzing people/organizations performance data.

In addition to leading workshops and presenting at conferences, Gibson has developed practical guides and materials for teachers and leaders and coauthored Unstuck: How Curiosity, Peer Coaching, and Teaming Can Change Your School. She served as a teacher and assistant principal at primary schools in Melbourne, Australia.