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