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A graduate of Middle East Technical University, where he earned a B.S. in Mathematics and an M.S. in Computer Engineering, Cagiltay received dual Ph.D. degrees in Instructional Systems Technology and Cognitive Science from Indiana University in 2002. Earlier in his career, he served as the technical group manager of the team that brought the Internet to Turkiye in 1993, helping establish the country’s first national Internet connection.

Throughout his academic career, Cagiltay has combined research excellence with large-scale educational innovation. His research spans technology-enhanced learning, human-computer interaction, learning engineering, and eye-tracking technologies. In 2021, he was ranked among the three most productive and influential researchers in the field of education in Turkiye. More recently, a global bibliometric analysis ranked him among the world’s top 10 researchers in eye-tracking studies in educational technology.

Cagiltay has led several significant educational initiatives. He directed Turkiye’s largest MOOC platform, providing free online education to more than one million learners. He also founded the Digital Teachers Project, which has trained more than 10,000 teachers in digital pedagogy. Through these initiatives, along with numerous European Union-funded projects, he has expanded equitable access to high-quality learning opportunities while advancing innovation in teacher education and educational technology.

Outside of his professional work, Cagiltay enjoys sailing, scuba diving, and other outdoor adventure sports. He has been married to his wife, Nergiz, for more than 35 years, and together they have two children. His daughter spent part of her childhood in Bloomington during his doctoral studies at Indiana University, and his son was born there, making Bloomington a place that holds special significance for their family.

Prior to joining Carmel Clay Schools, Woodward served for 13 years as Director of the Division of School Building Physical Security and Safety for the Indiana Department of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. In this role, he provided school safety training and technical assistance to school districts throughout Indiana and helped establish one of the largest networks of certified school safety professionals in the nation.

Throughout his career, Woodward has collaborated extensively with state and federal agencies, co-authored numerous school safety publications and guidance documents, and served on several advisory boards dedicated to improving K–12 security and emergency preparedness. His work has been recognized through numerous honors, including the Carmel Clay Schools Administrator of the Year Award and the Indiana School Resource Officers Association School Safety Leader of the Year Award.

A frequent presenter at state and national conferences, Woodward has provided training and consultation on topics ranging from emergency preparedness and threat assessment to school security and violence prevention. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, both from Indiana University.

Woodward is married to Gina Woodward, who also holds two degrees from Indiana University. Their son, Cooper Woodward, is a 2026 Indiana University graduate, continuing the family’s strong connection to IU.

Carter earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Cincinnati before completing his Ph.D. in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Policy Studies at Indiana University. His scholarship and professional expertise have been featured in newspapers, podcasts, and professional publications, including HuffPost and Principal Leadership magazine.

As an accomplished author, Carter has written six children’s books and five nonfiction books focused on education, several of which have achieved Amazon bestseller status in their respective categories. One of his nonfiction education titles was also recognized with a Readers’ Favorite Book Award.

Carter currently serves as the inaugural principal of a middle school in central Ohio, where he was selected to open and establish the new school. Today, he leads a learning community of approximately 750 students and more than 90 educators and staff, fostering a culture centered on student success, strong relationships, and continuous improvement. Through his writing, speaking, and leadership, Carter continues to inspire students, educators, and fellow leaders to create meaningful and lasting impact.

Beyond his professional work, Carter serves on the scholarship committee at City of Grace Church, reflecting his commitment to supporting students and serving his community. He enjoys reading, staying active, and spending time with his wife, Bria, and their children, Gia and Lenix. He values faith, family, and service to others.

Dr. James E. Jones is a distinguished educator, researcher, and leader whose career has made a lasting impact on pediatric dentistry, health sciences education, and Indiana University.

Throughout his career, Dr. Jones held numerous academic and leadership positions. He served as Graduate Program Director, professor, and Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry while earning his Doctor of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø from Indiana University. He later spent 12 years as Dean of the School of Health Sciences at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne. During his tenure, he also served as a Congressional Fellow in the 107th Congress with U.S. Senator Richard Lugar and earned a PhD in Biological Sciences from Empresarial University.

Dr. Jones returned to Indiana University, where he served for 12 years as Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. He also held the title of Paul E. Starkey Research Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and served as an Adjunct Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Over the course of his career, Dr. Jones published 142 articles and book chapters, secured more than $5.6 million in educational and research grants, and presented more than 130 continuing education courses across four continents. In 2024, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recognized his contributions to the field with the Dr. Louis A. Kay Excellence in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Award.

Dr. Jones retired on December 31, 2024, following a career dedicated to education, research, leadership, and service. He continues his connection to Indiana University through an adjunct appointment at the Indiana University School of Dentistry.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Jones and his wife, Sherry, have been married for 50 years. They have two daughters, Lauren E. Granger, MD, a pediatrician, and Katheren B. Bumgardner, DMD, MSD, a pediatric dentist. He is also the proud “Papa” of four granddaughters.

She has pioneered the adoption of a large decision-making model utilizing Generative AI, called the MayWriter, which enables the workforce to have strategic level insights that previously was limited to top strategy and management consultants, and thereby democratizing strategic level expertise. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she had also upskilled and prepared Maybank’s sales workforce with digital marketing expertise and thereby enabling them to be future-ready during pandemic. Her contribution to Maybank’s overall revenues via her digital marketing initiatives had been over USD1B, driving measurable improvements in workforce productivity.

Farouk also played a key role in shaping Malaysia’s financial sector Future Skills Framework and has introduced several groundbreaking initiatives, including the Artificial Intelligence Learning Hub, the Maybank Excel Artificial Intelligence Tool (MEAT), and an Impact Learning methodology. Under her leadership, Maybank Group earned multiple accolades, including HR Excellence Awards for Best Talent Management Practice (2016–2018), Best Leadership Development Practice (2017–2018), and Best Learning & Development Practice (2018).

Beyond her corporate leadership, Farouk is a U.S. Department of State Fulbright Research Fellow, having conducted research on workforce transformation at INSEAD Business School in San Francisco. She holds a Doctorate in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø with a specialization in Human Performance Technology from Indiana University, USA, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Master of Science in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, all from Indiana University.

Farouk is a 2025 DAA winner being recognized this year for distinction.