Authentically Supporting Your Teachers

Chad Carper is an executive coach with BetterLesson with over 34 years of experience at all three levels of K-12 education. Providing servant leadership as a teacher, coach, principal and district administrator Chad has moved schools to success by creating a positive school culture for learning and growth. Chad serves as an Executive Coach with BetterLesson and is a Director of Student Services for York School District One in York, South Carolina, As a Director of Student Services Chad has led the implementation of programs supporting SEL instruction and Mental Health for students and school staff. Chad was voted “Best of Gaston Principal of the Year” five times but his greatest award is seeing the success of his students in life. Chad received his BA in History from the University of North Carolina – Greensboro and his Masters in School Administration from Gardner-Webb University. Chad has four sons Taylor, Joshua, Noah and Matthew and is married to his high school sweet heart Jenny. Chad loves to travel, fish and spend quality time with his friends and family.

Introducing Kimberland Jackson, a dynamic force for change in the realm of education and personal empowerment. She is an unwavering Educational Advocate and Activist, Talk Show Host, Mentor, Author, Podcaster, Blogger, and Certified Intuitive Melanated Life Coach. Kimberland’s expertise is rooted in School Transformation; School Climate and Culture; Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; as well as the establishment of Culturally Competent Schools. She is a trailblazer in the implementation of Social Emotional, Trauma Informed, and Restorative Practices by correlating behavioral practices to academic achievement and success. Kimberland is a New Orleans native and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority Inc. Her academic journey is marked by a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Fisk University and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Curriculum Implementation from Argosy University. Kimberland’s focus extends beyond rhetoric; it is a commitment to leaving every individual she encounters in a better state than she found them. She staunchly believes that there is a unique place for each person in this world, attainable only when authenticity is embraced. Kimberland Jackson stands as a beacon, guiding others toward their true selves and, in doing so, contributing to a world where every voice is not only heard but celebrated.

Jennifer Turner is an instructional coach with BetterLesson with a focus on equity, instructional coaching, teacher leadership, curriculum adoption, and professional learning. She has over 18 years of experience in both New York City Public Schools and Chicago Public Schools as a teacher, instructional coach, central office induction and mentoring director, and instructional support leader. Jennifer was awarded for her excellent teaching practices as a Golden Apple Teacher of Recognition. Jennifer found her love for instructional coaching and literacy best practices during her time in the Columbia University Teacher’s College Master’s program. Since her time at Teacher’s College, she gained experience in leading other teachers in their instructional practices, their teacher leadership skills, and their overall ability to create success for all students. Jennifer spent four successful years developing and growing the Chicago Public Schools New Teacher Induction and Mentoring and has a passion for supporting new educators. Jennifer is committed in her career to positively impacting teachers, leaders, school communities, and most importantly students and striving for equitable education everywhere.