Jarrod is a Professional Learning Manager at Newsela.  He was a Special Education Aide, English Language Learners Teacher, and Technology Integration Coach in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, and developed a deep passion for urban education, accessibility, equity work, and Anti-Bias / Anti-Racist instruction. 

Linly Stow has been facilitating Navigating Pathways to Opportunity: Comprehensive Student Supports for several years, after completing the course herself in 2016 when she first transitioned from teaching Adult Basic Education to the role of Transitions Coordinator. Linly worked as an advisor for students at Conexión Américas, a CBO in Nashville, TN. Linly has an  M.S.Ed. and is currently teaching and studying for a Masters of Teaching.