Dr. Lizzy Johnson has been advocating for students in Texas public education since 1996. She began her career as a Middle School History teacher and High School Swim Coach in Denton, Texas. She has served in multiple roles throughout her professional walk as an educator, including campus and district level administrator in rural, suburban, and urban districts in the state of Texas. Currently Lizzy is consulting in districts across Texas while she advocates for students and teachers as the President of TransCend4 and Senior Associate|Planning Strategist for VLK.
 

With 30 years of experience in public education in Texas, Allison is a passionate advocate for public schools across the state. She is currently a Senior Consultant at STRIVE Public Policy Resources where she serves as Deputy Director of the Texas Center for School Accountability. As a proud board member of FOTPS, Allison is honored to help advance the organization’s mission to celebrate and support Texas public education.

With more than two decades of experience in education, Shara Turner serves as Senior Learning Experience Design Director at Imagine Learning, where she helps shape digital learning experiences for K–12 students across the country. A National Board Certified Teacher and elected Trustee for Hutto ISD, Shara has also served on the boards of the Imagine Learning Foundation and the Hutto Education Foundation, supporting efforts to strengthen Texas public schools through equity, community trust, and opportunities for educators and students.