Growth happens together
Orlando, FL
June 22–June 25
Growth happens together
Orlando, FL
June 22–June 25
Growth happens together
Orlando, FL
June 22–June 25
The Jacob Bruno Changemaker Speaker Series
New for Fusion 2026, the Jacob Bruno Changemaker Speaker Series is an opportunity for five standout educators to reflect and share how they’re measurably changing and improving student lives. We’re excited to share these high-impact stories from passionate educators from around the world!
Meet the 2026 Changemakers
Jodi Lemoine
Jodi’s dedication to advancing teaching and learning in Louisiana has helped her district become the top-rated school system in the state for two years. The district’s third- and fourth-graders are ranked first in the state on ELA and math assessments. She is known for her deep commitment to instructional excellence, her ability to build strong school cultures, and her unwavering belief that every decision in a school system should be rooted in what is best for students.
Dr. Jessica DeLisa
Jessica focuses on an often-missing piece for using data to drive performance—the students. Her ideas lead to observable shifts in student mindset: increased persistence, improved confidence, and more math practice. Her academic background informs her ability to bridge research, leadership theory, and daily classroom practice, and she is a passionate advocate for practical professional learning.
Amanda Zingone
Amanda’s intentional work spans across years of moving to a culture rooted in growth, transparency, and shared responsibility, where data is used as a tool for improvement, not evaluation. She graduated magna cum laude from Tulane University and is committed to providing support, guidance, and professional development to teachers and school leaders.
Carrie Feitl
Carrie’s efforts have helped to increase the percentage of students demonstrating good or great growth in her school system from 70.9% to 76.6%, with math growth reaching 81.2% and equitable gains across achievement quintiles. With a background in research psychology and classroom education, she is passionate about helping others understand the story that data tells and taking the necessary steps to ensure all students are learning.
About Jacob Bruno
Jacob Bruno was a vital member of the NWEA community before his passing in 2025. As Senior Vice President of Professional Learning, he helped ensure that our guidance to educators was driven by evidence-based practices, our shared passion for student growth, and a focus on practical application in classrooms and schools. As a practitioner, as a leader, and as a parent, Jacob was dedicated to making a real-world difference for children and how they learn.
Jacob understood that meaningful change starts with our ability to be real and vulnerable with one another and showed us that even in the smallest of interactions, growth came from living with an open heart. The Changemaker Speaker Series is our opportunity to honor his contributions and carry forward his commitment to students, community, and family.
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We can’t wait to see you in Orlando!