ASCD Authors

Andrew Knips has more than a decade of experience teaching students, leading teams, and coaching leaders in Philadelphia.

Sonya Lopez is a school-based social worker in Philadelphia with more than a decade of experience in schools.

Michael Savoy has 25 years of educational experience, including teaching mathematics at the middle school, high school, and college levels.

Kendall LaParo is an education researcher and sociologist who studies inequality in school systems.