Mike Ruyle, EdD, served as a teacher, athletic coach, adjunct professor, and school leader in the San Francisco Bay Area and Bozeman, Montana, for twenty-eight years. He is a professional development associate with Marzano Research and the author ofLeading the Evolution: How to Make Personalized Competency-Based Education a Reality. He led the creation and implementation of the first fully functional, performance-based school in Montana and is a recognized authority in the areas of social justice, educational equity, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care in schools. His leadership experience in personalized, competency-based education has made him a sought-after national and international presenter for numerous schools, districts, state agencies, and conferences.