Dallas Morning News: How Out-of-School-Time Learning Can Help Fuel Education All Year Round

Byron Sanders is a committed advocate for education, economic development, and creating equitable communities throughout Dallas, Texas. He’s the former president and CEO of Big Thought, where he worked to explore innovative ways to narrow the opportunity gap for children. Prior to joining Big Thought, Byron also served as vice president for U.S. Trust, the private bank of Bank of America, executive director of the Dallas Education Foundation, and vice president of Group Excellence, a mentoring and tutoring organization serving at-risk K-12 public school students. A graduate of the University of Tulsa with a BSBA in marketing, his first love is spending time with his wife and two young children.

Kelly Young is the Founder and President Emeritus of Education Reimagined. Kelly is a nationally respected leader and advocate for the transformation of education in the U.S. For over two decades, her leadership has helped advance and support the learner-centered education movement. All of her work is grounded in her previous roles and experiences as an organizer, community engagement leader, and mother.