The Palm Springs Unified School District became the first in the Coachella Valley to pay its student board members. They're earning nearly $300 a month to participate in district-level discussions, an initiative Superintendent Tony Signoret says is encouraging civic engagement and leadership.

CTO at Fresno Unified School District (Calif.), Tami Lundberg brings 30+ years of experience in private practice. She has been a vocal advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion for the district's IT department.

Chief information and strategy officer at Santa Fe Public Schools (N.M.), Weaver is a thought leader on student engagement and the changing K12 learning environment, helping leaders create impactful strategies.

Alabaster City Schools (Ala.) Superintendent Wayne Vickers extends his contributions beyond the campus, having coordinated various capital improvement projects across the state such as new school construction, classroom additions and athletic complexes.