Carrie Rogers is an Associate Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Western Carolina University. She earned her doctoral degree at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Her research focuses on uncertainty in teaching and on the relationship between teacher agency, leadership and practitioner research.

Kofi Lomotey is the Bardo Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership at Western Carolina University. He earned his doctoral degree at Stanford University in Educational Leadership. His research focuses on urban education, black students, black principals, and independent African-centered schools.

Adriel A. Hilton is director of the Webster University Myrtle Beach Metropolitan Extended Campus. He earned his doctoral degree from Morgan State University. As the chief administrative officer, he is charged with implementing programs and policies to achieve Webster University's overall goals and objectives at the extended campus.