Al Pisano is an accomplished presenter, thought leader, author, innovator, entrepreneur, curriculum and program developer, educational consultant, instructor, and administrator.  His experience and knowledge spans both educational and corporate spaces.   

Al has worked extensively in culture transformation and futures-based/visionary leadership with K-12 school districts, higher education , non-profits and corporations.  He has created over 30 programs and, as a seasoned entrepreneur,  has established successful businesses such as Leadership Redefined, IntegratedTech, and iGame4. 

With his experience and innovative mindset, Al has transcended and synergized multiple spheres of work, leveraging the valuable perspective and insight he gained through all the opportunities he has been fortunate enough to be a part of. 

Dr. Annunziato is a versatile, dedicated, and highly accomplished Education Leader with extensive experience in academic instruction, school administration and community leadership. He is adept at training and supervising staff and is frequently called upon by district Superintendents, University leadership, and educational consultants to provide systems analysis and recommendations to improve school culture and climate, streamline processes, build capacity for sustainable growth, and strengthen academic programs that are designed to improve student outcomes. 

Dr. Annunziato, is a tenured Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Administrative and Instructional Leadership at St. John’s University, NY where he teaches and mentors in the Doctor of Education program.  Among his research interests are school reform, the preparation of school superintendents, the financial sustainability of public education, and principal preparation in rural areas. 

Richard Bernato, Ed. D. enters his fifty-third year in schooling, that spans higher education, research, many K-12 leadership roles, and consulting with and presenting to many school districts. His interests include catalyzing interactive and research-based effective curricula that are a result of futuring systems, planning, decision making, and high engagement of all stakeholders to ensure systemically healthy schooling and organizational practices.

His books Futures-Based Change Leadership (2017) and Planning as Futuring, Futuring as Planning (2020) capture those ideas. He is also co-author of The Collective Mindset (2022), a futures-based change leadership simulation, Alchemy, blogs, and articles that are devoted to that vision. An expert on simulations for learning and organizational improvement, Dr. Bernato, supports all efforts to reform schools for futures they have yet to consider.