Bammy awards

Council of Peers


The Council of Peers is the primary nominating body of the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences. It is made up of highly respected, influential and accomplished educators, advocates, and thought leaders from across the education field. They are responsible for nominating and voting for the people, programs and organizations which will receive Bammy Awards. They also serve as presenters at the awards event.

Justin Snider
Rick Hess
Sara Mead
Laura Bornfreund
David C. Bloomfield
Justin Baeder
Sara Garland
Lisa Guernsey
Mike Petrilli
Kathleen Porter-Magee
Barnett Berry
Lisa Nielsen
Lisa Bartusek
Debbie Clement




Eric Sheninger
Ugo Uche
Catherine Holecko
Aaron Pallas
Deborah Stewart
Marilyn Rhames
Sue Offutt
John (J.M.) Holland
Dawn Braa
Michael Smith
Will Richardson
Lyn Hilt
Lucy Gray
Jeff Johnson
Lander Medlin


Kathryn Stamoulis
Scott McLeod
Walt Gardner
Jennifer Cohen
Tom Hobson
Heather Wolpert-Gawron
Sara Goldrick-Rab
Fran Simon
Dr. Regina Lamourelle
Patrick Riccards
Mike Klonsky
Susan Heim
Ayn Rorick Colsh
Adrienne Barr
Robert Rader
Bob Compton




Susan Ochshorn
Leonie Haimson
Amy McCready
Sam Chaltain
Kelly Stephenson
Elizabeth King
Kyle Pace
Kathy Hayes
Tom Whitby
Holly Elissa Bruno
Vicki Davis
Kevin Jarrett
Steve Dembo
Robert Talbert
Erin Klien
Angela Maiers