Rebecca Gaddie holds the position of Chief Programming Officer at GRREC.

With over 20 years of experience in teaching and coaching grades 6-12, Audrey brings a wealth of knowledge and a mindful approach to her role as EPIC Director.

As EPIC’s Coordinator and Professional Learning Specialist, Martha Tudor leverages over two decades of instructional leadership to support science educators in fostering curiosity through engaging, phenomenon-driven learning experiences.

As the Program Assistant for EPIC, Deanna leverages her extensive administrative experience to manage the essential day-to-day logistics that keep the team running smoothly.

As a Professional Learning Specialist for Numeracy at EPIC and a National Board Certified Teacher in Mathematics, Jana Bryant draws on extensive PreK–12 teaching and coaching experience to guide the implementation of high-quality math instructional resources.

As a Literacy Learning Specialist at EPIC, Becky Cassel is dedicated to empowering and inspiring educators through collaborative partnerships that refine instructional practices and deepen classroom understanding.

As a Professional Learning Specialist for Literacy at EPIC, Natalie Croney draws on statewide and national leadership — from the Kentucky Department of Education to the Prichard Committee — to help educators put the Kentucky Academic Standards and high-quality instructional resources into practice.

With nearly three decades of experience as an educator and Curriculum Coordinator, Stephanie serves as a professional learning specialist dedicated to empowering teachers through high-quality instructional leadership and collaborative coaching.

With a strong background in K–5 special education and reading intervention, Rebecca partners with educators to implement equitable, evidence-based instructional practices that support and uplift diverse learners.

With over two decades of experience in literacy education and instructional leadership, Amy Hill partners with educators as EPIC’s K–12 Literacy Specialist to strengthen writing instruction, Science of Reading practices, and the implementation of high-quality instructional resources.

As a Math Professional Learning Specialist at EPIC and a National Board Certified Teacher, Arrah Holdsworth draws on her diverse, global background to help educators effectively utilize data to enhance instructional practices.

As a Professional Learning Specialist for Literacy at EPIC, Kara leverages fifteen years of classroom and coaching experience to support Kentucky educators through evidence-based literacy instruction and high-quality curriculum implementation.

Michele McCloughan, a Professional Learning Specialist at Green River Regional Educational Cooperative, has had a successful career.

As an EPIC Professional Learning Specialist, Lauren Tanner leverages her expertise in secondary literacy and the Science of Reading to support K–12 educators through high-quality curriculum coaching and instructional leadership.

As an EPIC Professional Learning Specialist-Mathematics at GRREC, Tara Wright leverages her award-winning background in STEM leadership to empower educators and foster deeply engaging, inquiry-driven math classrooms.