BCSL Catalysts
BCSL Catalysts: Practitioners who currently serve in the PK-12 space. BCSL Catalysts are skilled facilitators who provide professional learning focused on role-specific leadership development. BCSL Catalysts lead institutes and multi-month networks that allow participants to collaborate, enjoy valuable peer learning opportunities, show vulnerability, hear different viewpoints, clarify priorities, and address key educational issues.
2025-2026 Catalysts
Aidan Busch, History Teacher, Chicago Hope Academy, Chicago IL
Anna Bryan, Director of Lower Schools, Norfolk Christian Schools, Norfolk VA
Ben Dirksen, K-8 Principal, Pella Christian Schools, Pella IA
Christi Bachman, Board of Trustees Member, Monte Vista Christian School, Watsonville CA
Cierra Nickerson, Principal, Aldine ISD, Houston TX
Darren Iselin, Director of Research and Innovation, Christian Schools Australia, Queensland Australia
Katie Ahmadzai, Board Member, Northstar Academy, Fayetteville AR
Joel Hazard, Head of Academic Collaboration and Culture, Fellowship Christian School, Fayetteville AR
Laura Barringer, Author & Teacher, TOV and Teaching, Chicago IL
LuAnna Odom, Director of Academics and Student Support, Ontario Christian School, Ontario CA
MaKenzie Talbert, Elementary Math Teacher, Clifton ISD, Clifton TX
Paul Matthews, CEO & Co-Founder, MyTeacherAide, Tasmania Australia