In-Spire

Dr. Miranda Ming is an educator, author, and community advocate committed to cultivating joy and wellness through education. As the Executive Director of Momentum Academy in St. Louis and co-owner of KM Educational Design, she builds empowering partnerships that support students and families. With a deep belief in the limitless potential of today’s learners, Dr. Ming uses literacy, poetry, coalition-building, and storytelling to help transform lives and communities.

Playful Fact: I am in love with joy AND my high school sweetheart, have visited Jamaica so many times that the island might just start calling me a local, and believe that happiness is contagious!

Crystalyn Thomas-Davis is an education consultant who specializes in improving literacy outcomes and instructional strategies in K-12 and post-secondary settings. With a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Johns Hopkins University and nearly 15 years of national and international teaching experience, her commitment to the holistic development of students and educators is evident to all who meet her. In addition to being a National Board-certified teacher (NBCT) and a Fulbright scholar, Ms. Davis also serves as an adjunct professor at a local university.  There, she helps prepare pre-service teachers for success in the classroom.

Playful Fact: I love to decorate my home.  I used a cake pan and painter’s tape to help create an intricate wall design in my living room. 

Dr. Shalia Moore-Hayes is the founder and lead school psychologist of Aplomb Consulting and Education Solutions, LLC. With a career rooted in education, psychology, and leadership, Dr. Shalia is committed to advancing youth emotional well-being and driving community-centered organizational change. She is also a proud wife, mother of five, and grandmother.

Playful Fact: Dr. Shalia loves singing karaoke and roller skating—and has even done both at the same time!

Ronni Moore, an educator from Indianapolis, lives with her husband and four children. She began teaching science in a high school for adults and now teaches at the school she once attended. Ronni is creating a program where students pursue meaningful work alongside professionals. She believes learning should connect students to purpose and community.

Playful Fact: My favorite way to get around town is on my Vespa!

I’ve never colored between the lines! With over 6 years across global organizations, I’m a generalist who designs learning experiences that are as engaging as they are impactful. I build training programs, architect soft-skills curricula, and turn data into stories, not just to measure outcomes, but to spark real, lasting change. Whether working with children or adults, I lead with empathy, curiosity and purpose.

Playful Fact: In the past three years, I have hosted over 100 creative gatherings, from Squid Freeze and Summerlympics to Fall Magic Mysticals. If there’s a theme, a costume, or a competitive snack challenge involved, I’m probably already planning the next one.

Aliyah Daley is the founder of Daley Balance, an organization that supports homeschooling families through holistic education and hands-on, garden-based learning programs. She is a certified School Garden Educator with a masters in elementary education and a passion for nurturing both children and their communities. Through Daley Balance, Aliyah creates hands-on experiences that nurture the mind, body, and spirit, supporting homeschooling families through joyful, meaningful learning. She is committed to inspiring children to grow through curiosity, creativity, and care for the earth

Playful fact: Dancing is my selfcare, I absolutely love to dance.

Swing Set Institute Founder

FOL Foundation Founder

Imagination Lab Founder