DJ West is a collaborative and results-driven educational sales leader with over a decade of experience at McGraw Hill, guiding high-performing teams and driving impactful learning solutions nationwide. Currently serving as Vice President of Professional Services, DJ specializes in strategic sales planning, sales enablement, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring sales teams are equipped with the tools, training, and confidence to excel. 

Throughout his career, DJ has led national curriculum and consultant teams, recruited and coached top talent, and designed high-stakes sales presentations for some of the largest districts in the country. His approach emphasizes creating safe, innovative spaces for teams to share ideas, develop new skills, and strengthen client relationships. 

A skilled communicator and public speaker, DJ bridges the gap between sales, product development, marketing, and international divisions, influencing product direction and shaping training initiatives. His background spans K–12 education leadership, higher education instruction in biology, and professional development in science, health, and educational technology. 

DJ holds advanced degrees in biology and theology, as well as graduate studies in school administration, reflecting a career-long commitment to learning and leadership. 

Brandon Harvey is a dedicated literacy advocate and Senior National Literacy Specialist at McGraw Hill Education with over 21 years at the company.

A former 3rd–5th grade classroom teacher, Brandon brings a deep understanding of literacy instruction into his current role. He crafts customized, high-impact presentation content and delivers professional learning workshops—both in-person and virtual—designed to support district needs and enhance educator effectiveness.

During the rapid shift to online learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Brandon was a driving force behind remote professional development, equipping educators with the tools and strategies to keep learners engaged during challenging times.

Beyond live training, Brandon contributes to McGraw Hill’s digital resources, appearing in professional development videos and creating content for platforms like YouTube and the PD video library.

Ahmad Alchehouri is a father of 3, Head of Academic Unit at McGraw Hill, started at McGraw Hill EMEA since 2017, hold a MA in educational technology with over 27 years for experience in the education field as a teacher, lecturer, curriculum design, and content author.

Alycia Kidwell is an Academic Specialist at McGraw Hill Education, dedicated to empowering educators and students through Intervention and Supplemental products. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from the University of La Verne and a Master of Arts in Education from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.

Alycia’s passion for education, learning, and data-driven solutions has been the cornerstone of her career. She began as a special education teacher in the United States, where she developed equitable processes to support student success for learners of all ability levels. Her leadership extended to roles such as Special Education Director, where she implemented district-level policies to ensure compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and fostered inclusive classroom environments through co-teaching models.

During her time as a special education teacher, Alycia personally used McGraw Hill Direct Instruction products, such as Reading Mastery Signature Edition and Corrective Reading, to help her students achieve remarkable growth. She witnessed secondary students who had struggled with reading begin to experience success for the first time in their educational careers. This transformative experience inspired her to join McGraw Hill, where she continues to make a positive impact on students’ lives while supporting educators in achieving their goals.

Sean Lee has been a math and science teacher for over 10 years. He is originally from Singapore.

Rina Han is a highly accomplished and experienced professional in the field of English language education and publishing. Currently serving as a Senior Curriculum Consultant at MHE (since 2015), Rina plays a pivotal role in shaping educational content and strategies, leveraging her extensive background in material development and pedagogical best practices.
With over seven years of direct teaching experience in Private Language Schools (PLSs), Rina possesses a deep understanding of student needs and effective classroom methodologies. Her career also includes significant editorial leadership, notably as a Senior Editor at Oxford University Press Korea and an Online Editor at Chungdahm Learning Inc. These roles honed her expertise in creating, adapting, and refining educational materials for both traditional and digital learning environments. Additionally, Rina's experience as a Presenter at YBM-sisa underscores her strong communication and training abilities.

Rina holds an M.A. in Material Development from the International Graduate School of English, providing a specialized academic foundation for her curriculum expertise. She earned her B.A. in English Linguistics and Literature from the prestigious Yeonsei University and holds a TESOL certificate from Hanyang University, further solidifying her credentials in English language instruction.

Rina's diverse background, spanning teaching, editing, presenting, and high-level curriculum consultation, positions her as a dynamic and influential figure dedicated to advancing English language learning.

John Mark Slagle used to serves as Senior National Consultant for Literacy at McGraw-Hill Education where his daily work involves developing partnerships with school districts across the nation focused on providing curriculum resources and facilitating professional development opportunities. John connects effectively with students, teachers, literacy leaders, and administrators. One of John’s primary area of work has centered on operationalizing the ELA Common Core State Standards. His passion is focused on increasing student/teacher engagement through effective instruction. John’s partnerships have included long term, research-based initiatives with districts throughout the nation. He has taught all grade levels K-12.

Nicolle Miller joined McGraw-Hill in 2010 after 13 years in elementary education, including teaching in New York and Arizona and serving as an instructional coach for school turnaround efforts. Her expertise spans K–12 mentoring, professional development, data-driven instruction, lesson modeling, intervention, and literacy across reading, writing, speaking, and listening. She holds degrees from Creighton University and SUNY Brockport.

As a Senior National Literacy Specialist, Nicolle mentors curriculum specialists and leads professional learning for major district initiatives as well as partners across Latin America and the Middle East. She also trains regional managers and sales teams on product messaging aligned to the Science of Reading and contributes to videos, blogs, and internal training resources.