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Set in the inspiring surroundings of La Cantera Resort & Spa, the Wayfinder Winter Summit will provide a space to reflect, connect, and take bold action toward creating schools where all students thrive. [Register Here](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/winter-summit-2026#register) ## Event Details #### February 4-6, 2026  La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, TX ***Click [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tO2EkYZDUeseQ4N6jY6RiQd9TYw03t29/view?usp=sharing) for a list of nearby hotels for lodging.*** For event questions and inquiries, please reach out to [events@withwayfinder.com](mailto:events@withwayfinder.com). ![Screen Shot 2023-10-02 at 1.07 1](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-02%20at%201.07%201.png "Screen Shot 2023-10-02 at 1.07 1") ## Featured Speakers ![Rebecca Winthrop](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20(800%20x%20800%20px)%20(1).png?width=800&height=800&name=Untitled%20(800%20x%20800%20px)%20(1).png) ### Rebecca Winthrop **Director, Center for Universal Education at Brookings** Rebecca Winthrop is a Senior Fellow and Director of the **Center for Universal Education at Brookings** and Adjunct Professor at **Georgetown University.** Her work focuses on ensuring all young people gain the skills to thrive in work and life, and she is routinely cited by *The New York Times,* CNN, *The Economist,* and beyond. She has served as an advisor to the U.N., the G-20, foundations, and national governments on learning metrics, AI in education, and schooling in emergencies. She is the co-author of***The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better.*** ![Dr. Nataliya Kosmyna](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dr.%20Nataliya%20Kosmyna.jpeg?width=800&height=800&name=Dr.%20Nataliya%20Kosmyna.jpeg) ### Dr. Nataliya Kosmyna **Research Scientist at MIT Media Lab + Google** Dr. Nataliya Kosmyna is a Research Scientist at **MIT Media Lab’s Fluid Interfaces group** and Visiting Researcher at **Google**. She has 15+ years of experience designing brain-computer interfaces that merge AI and human cognition. Her award-winning work spans classrooms to space and has been featured in *The New York Times*, *CNN*, and *Nature*. She advises **UNESCO** and **UNICEF** on neurotechnology ethics. ![Barron Davis](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Barron%20Davis%20BW.png?width=773&height=1006&name=Barron%20Davis%20BW.png) ### Baron R. Davis, Ph.D. **Education Leader and Founder of The Noegenesis Group** Dr. Davis is a visionary education leader and founder of **The Noegenesis Group**, a think tank dedicated to advancing equity and excellence in education. As the first Black superintendent of Richland School District Two, he transformed systems and inspired leaders nationwide. Today, he serves as **Senior Advisor at Digital Promise** and **Superintendent-in-Residence** at the University of South Carolina, shaping the next generation of educational innovators. Recognized by *Education Week* as a Leader to Learn From, Dr. Davis continues to champion bold solutions that close opportunity gaps and build thriving learning communities. ![Joie Laykoff](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Joie%20Laykoff-Circle%20bw.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=Joie%20Laykoff-Circle%20bw.png) ### Joie Laykoff, M.Ed **Senior Director, Teaching and Learning at Fusion Education Group** Joie Laykoff is a Senior Director at **Fusion Education Group**, where she advances highly personalized, whole-student learning across 80 campuses and an online program. With anM.A. in Special Education, she leads the development of instructional pedagogy,  learning resources, and professional development that integrate personalization into daily practice. A **certified Transformational Coach** and **UCLA Mindfulness Facilitator**, Joie supports ed leaders in building self-awareness and confidence. She haswritten for ATD, appeared on podcasts, and presented at education conferences, and is committed to fostering meaningful student engagement and educator growth. ![Amber Larson-circle bw](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Amber%20Larson-circle%20bw.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=Amber%20Larson-circle%20bw.png) ### Amber Larson **Director of Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health at Fusion Education Group** Amber Larson is a Director at **Fusion Education Group**, where she supports holistic, personalized learning that strengthens student outcomes and campus community. Partnering with the Teaching and Learning team, she helps educators design programming that fosters belonging, culture, and well-being across group and independent learning spaces. Amber has been with Fusion since 2015, serving in roles including Teacher/Mentor, Department Head, Assistant Director, and Head of School. A former public educator, she holds **National Board Certification**, an M.A. in teaching from the University of Washington, and a bachelor’s degree in History and European Studies. ![Dr. Shawn Bird](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dr.%20Shawn%20Bird-circle.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=Dr.%20Shawn%20Bird-circle.png) ### Dr. Shawn Bird **Deputy Superintendent of Academics, School Leadership, and Partnership Services at San Antonio ISD** Dr. Birdis Deputy Superintendent for the **San Antonio Independent School District**. A career public educator with over 23 years of experience, he has served in senior academic leadership roles across major districts including **Houston ISD**, **Los Angeles Unified**, **Pasadena Unified**, the **School District of Philadelphia**, and **Portland Public Schools**. Dr. Bird began his career as a high school English teacher and has held roles as a literacy coach, principal, principal supervisor, and chief academic officer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English, a master’s in secondary education, and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from theUniversity of Houston. ![Quinae Jackson](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Quinae%20Jackson%20BW.png?width=1318&height=905&name=Quinae%20Jackson%20BW.png) ### Quinae Jackson **Senior Director, Learning and Development at Wayfinder** With 15+ years in education, Quinae specializes in transforming classrooms, coaching educators, and designing experiences that unite academic rigor with belonging and purpose. As Director of L+D at Wayfinder, Quinae helps students cultivate future-ready skills. Previously, as Senior Brand Ambassador at **Nearpod**, she empowered educators globally to build engaging, connected classrooms. Quinae is a proud Southside Atlanta native and Miles College alumna, and her teaching journey began with **Teach For America**, where she championed equity and student voice. Beyond work, she mentors girls through Rhosebuds, serves her faith community, and leads STEAM initiatives with the **National Council of Negro Women.** ![Mark Williams](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mark-circle.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=Mark-circle.png) ### Mark Williams **Manager, Learning and Development at Wayfinder** Mark Williamsis an elementary educator, mindfulness teacher, and lifelong learner dedicated to creating equitable, empathetic spaces where children feel safe to explore and grow. Through his teaching, storytelling, music, gardening, and mindfulness, he supports students’ social, emotional, and academic development. Mark has worked with children across classrooms, afterschool programs, outdoor education settings, and community spaces, including international service experiences. He holds an **M.Ed. in Mindfulness Education** from Antioch University New England and a B.A. in Elementary Education from Wheaton College, and remains committed to helping students cultivate kindness, curiosity, and well-being. We'll explore why creativity, adaptability, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills are not merely “nice-to-have” attributes—they are the very competencies that will define success and resilience for students in the age of AI.  ## Register Now ## Check Out More Wayfinder Events View conferences we're attending, keynote speaking sessions, Wayfinder-hosted events, webinars, and more! 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