1. Demonstrate a Passion for Education & Student Success
   • Have a deep commitment to teaching, lifelong learning, and student empowerment.
   • Advocate for equitable access to quality education.
2. Possess Innovative Teaching Methodologies & Pedagogical Expertise
   • Utilize creative, student-centered, and research-backed teaching strategies.
   • Have experience implementing differentiated instruction and culturally responsive teaching practices.
   • Be well-versed in integrating technology and modern educational tools into the curriculum.
3. Have a Minimum of Two Years of Teaching Experience in Public Schools
   • Preferably have experience in elementary, middle, or high school settings.
   • Understand the challenges and opportunities within public education systems.
4. Be Experienced in Teaching Diverse Student Populations
   • Have direct experience working with students from historically marginalized or underserved communities.
   • Be familiar with the challenges faced by students from different socioeconomic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
   • Have a track record of fostering inclusive, engaging, and supportive classroom environments.
5. Be Strong Advocates for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)
   • Actively work to create and support policies and programs that promote educational equity.
   • Have experience addressing systemic barriers in education and implementing inclusive curricula.
6. Possess Leadership, Mentorship, or Advocacy Experience
   • Have experience mentoring fellow educators, coaching new teachers, or leading professional development initiatives.
   • Engage in advocacy efforts to improve educational policies and student outcomes.
   • Collaborate with parents, community organizations, and education stakeholders to enhance student learning experiences.
7. Be Lifelong Learners & Open to New Educational Trends
   • Stay updated on evolving teaching practices, curriculum development, and education policy changes.
8. Have a Commitment to Collaboration & Constructive Dialogue
   • Be effective communicators who can work with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
   • Offer constructive feedback and innovative ideas to improve education systems.
   • Value teamwork, problem-solving, and collective impact.

• Meeting Type: Virtual
• Meeting Frequency: Quarterly (January, April, July, October)
• Ongoing Engagement: Members will collaborate between meetings through asynchronous communication (e.g., email, shared documents, or discussion platforms).

• Initial Commitment: Volunteer-based participation.
• Revenue Sharing Model: Once HLW products developed from the advisory committee’s recommendations begin generating sales, members will receive:
  • 3% of sales revenue from applicable products for up to three years.
  • Maximum payout of $10,000 per year, per member.
  • The three-year revenue-sharing period begins when product sales start.

• Providing Strategic Guidance – Offer expert advice on literacy initiatives, educational programming, and publishing strategies.
• Curriculum & Content Review – Assess and recommend improvements to literacy-based educational materials and publishing projects.
• Equity & Inclusion Advocacy – Ensure diverse voices and perspectives are represented in literacy and publishing efforts.
• Community Engagement & Partnerships – Build relationships with educators, literacy organizations, and stakeholders to strengthen outreach.
• Program Development Support – Assist in shaping innovative literacy programs, workshops, and public initiatives.
• Policy & Research Advocacy – Stay informed on literacy trends and advocate for policies that support literacy equity and education.
• Grant & Funding Recommendations – Identify potential funding opportunities, partnerships, and sponsorships.
• Public Awareness & Thought Leadership – Represent the council at conferences, panels, and public discussions about literacy and publishing.

Activities the Advisory Board Will Not Be Responsible For:

• • Day-to-Day Operations – Committee members should not manage daily logistics, staff, or routine administrative tasks.
  • Direct Program Implementation – While they can advise, they should not be directly responsible for running literacy programs or teaching.
  • Hiring & Personnel Decisions – They may suggest best practices but should not be involved in staffing decisions.
  • Budget Management – While they can recommend funding strategies, financial decision-making should remain with company leadership.
  • Editorial Decision-Making – They can provide insights but should not micromanage content creation, book selections, or publishing timelines.
  • Company Policy Enforcement – Their role is to advise, not to oversee or enforce company rules and policies.

To be considered for a board position, please submit the following via the online application form:

• Application Form (online)
• Resume (PDF only)
• Statement of Interest, 2 pages max. (PDF only)

If you have issues submitting your application online, you may submit all materials to business@happielitworks(.)com. Please include “HLAB Application Submission – [YOUR NAME]” in the subject line.

The deadline to submit your materials is May 15, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.