Ricardo Ruiz is aNational Director of Content and Implementation at Curriculum Associates, where he supports districts and educators across the country by connecting student needs with solutions through research-based educational opportunities. A subscriber to the idea that within every challenge lies the kernel to its solution, Ricardo works with educators to properly identify areas of need in order to personalize and simplify the process for all stakeholders. In today’s educational environment of rigorous standards and instructional shifts, Ricardo speaks about the need to equally invest in our students and teachers through quality professional development and effective implementation plans. Equity and universal access are today’s calling cards. A former classroom teacher and university lecturer, Ricardo’s diverse experience and unique perspectives drive his passion for educational transformation.