Meet the friends leading the Friends.

Dr. Dalane Bouillion has devoted her career to advancing public education in Texas. She serves as Chief Development Officer at VLK Architects, where she leads strategic initiatives and fosters a collaborative culture. A lifelong educator, Dalane began her career as a teacher before serving as an assistant superintendent and chief academic officer. She is proud to continue her mission to celebrate and strengthen public education across the state with FOTPS.

Shelby is the Senior Vice President of Revenue and General Manager at BetterLesson, leading growth and strategy across the K-12 education landscape. With more than a decade of experience in EdTech and education services, she is passionate about empowering educators and advancing public education through innovative, sustainable solutions.

Liz McComb has spent the last 15 years working in public education, serving as a School Psychologist, Special Education Advocate, and higher ed faculty member. She currently partners with districts across Texas through her work as Clinical Solutions Specialist at Presence. Liz is honored to contribute to the mission of FOTPS in celebrating and advocating for the great work happening in our schools.

Charlie is an Energy Solutions Business Development Manager with Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric's purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all.

Dr. Lizzy Johnson has been advocating for students in Texas public education since 1996. She began her career as a Middle School History teacher and High School Swim Coach in Denton, Texas. She has served in multiple roles throughout her professional walk as an educator, including campus and district level administrator in rural, suburban, and urban districts in the state of Texas. Currently Lizzy is consulting in districts across Texas while she advocates for students and teachers as the President of TransCend4 and Senior Associate|Planning Strategist for VLK.

With 30 years of experience in public education in Texas, Allison is a passionate advocate for public schools across the state. She is currently a Senior Consultant at STRIVE Public Policy Resources where she serves as Deputy Director of the Texas Center for School Accountability. As a proud board member of FOTPS, Allison is honored to help advance the organization's mission to celebrate and support Texas public education.

With more than two decades of experience in education, Shara Turner serves as Senior Learning Experience Design Director at Imagine Learning, where she helps shape digital learning experiences for K-12 students across the country. A National Board Certified Teacher and elected Trustee for Hutto ISD, Shara has also served on the boards of the Imagine Learning Foundation and the Hutto Education Foundation, supporting efforts to strengthen Texas public schools through equity, community trust, and opportunities for educators and students.

Jason Osborne serves as the Chief Business Officer for the scientific and educational virtual reality company, syGlass. Prior to syGlass, he served over six years as the Chief Innovation Officer at Ector County ISD in Odessa, Texas. In both capacities, he spearheaded innovative educational experiences for students and teachers through STEM methodology, research, and engaging authentic investigations.

James has served education systems in various roles since 2004, recognizing early on that human capital drives sustainable improvement in schools. In 2014, he founded his company with the mission of helping school systems nationwide retain top educators and partner with select organizations to ensure every learner has the tools for success. James has served on the Austin Ed Fund Board, the WGI Advisory Board, and two terms on Texas State's Leadership Council.

With over 24 years of experience in educational technology serving Texas public schools, Jon Bubb is deeply dedicated to improving public education in Texas. Raised by public school teachers and married to a middle school math educator, Jon's commitment is both personal and professional. As the Texas Team Lead at MagicSchool AI, he assists districts in implementing AI tools that are safe, classroom-ready, and aligned with instructional objectives. Jon offers a forward-looking view on technology in education, rooted in a deep respect for Texas educators and a belief in the transformative power of public schools.