Partner

Collaborating to Lead Equity-Focused, Systems-Level Improvement

Partnership is at the heart of TransformED Leadership.

My work is grounded in years of experience as a superintendent, central office leader, and professor of educational leadership, and it is guided by a core belief that equity-focused, systems-level leadership creates the conditions for schools and districts to flourish.

I partner with leaders who want to press toward more coherent, learning-centered improvement. Together, we focus on building the systems, routines, and cultures needed to bring bold visions for equity and learning to life.

This work blends improvement science, user-centered inquiry, and deep field experience with attention to trust, ownership, and psychological safety – and joy in the work!

How I Partner With Leaders

I partner with school systems, leadership teams, universities, and professional organizations to support improvement that is disciplined, human-centered, and sustainable.

Partnerships often include:

Facilitating equity-centered continuous improvement and inquiry cycles
Coaching leaders and leadership teams through complex system challenges
Designing and supporting leadership learning experiences and networks
Supporting strategic coherence across district initiatives
Integrating improvement science with leadership development and culture-building
Exploring the thoughtful use of emerging technologies, including AI, to support improvement

To explore partnership opportunities, please Contact Me.

Ways to Partner

Partnerships support school systems, leadership teams, universities, and professional organizations in pursuing disciplined, human-centered, and sustainable improvement.

Partnerships often include:

Facilitating equity-centered continuous improvement and inquiry cycles
Coaching leaders and leadership teams through complex system challenges
Designing and supporting leadership learning experiences and networks
Supporting strategic coherence across district initiatives
Integrating improvement science with leadership development and culture-building
Exploring the thoughtful use of emerging technologies, including AI, to support improvement

To explore partnership opportunities, let’s connect.

Speaking, Learning, and Facilitation

I regularly engage with leaders through keynotes, workshops, retreats, and facilitated learning experiences at the national, state, regional, and local levels. These sessions are designed to provoke reflection, collaboration, and connect research to the lived realities of leadership practice.

Topics often include:

Equity-focused continuous improvement
System coherence and leadership alignment
Improvement science in practice
Culture, trust, and psychological safety
AI as a partner in improvement
Strategic communication and leadership learning

Peer-Reviewed

Keynotes

Leading Coherence System Improvement - North Central Indiana School Superintendent Study Council
AI and YOU — Ohio University Spotlight on Learning Conference
AI Leadership Lessons Learned – Purdue University; Ohio University Graduate Orientation
Leading District-Wide Coherence — Ohio SST Region 15 Spring Superintendent Retreat
National Redefining Ready Summit — American Association of School Administrators
Teacher and Principal Evaluation Colloquium — Washington State
Leading the Growth and Evaluation of Central Office Administrators using a Central Office Framework- WASA Superintendent Conference

Additional Conferences

National: AASA (Superintendents), NSBA (School Boards), NMSA (Teaching)
State: BASA & WASA (Superintendents), AWSP (Principals), OSBA & WSSDA (School Boards), OCPEA/OCTEO & WERA (Teaching & Leadership)
Regional: Facilitating professional learning for districts, schools, and leadership teams; leading superintendent retreats; and delivering sessions at Ohio University, Purdue University, and every Educational Service District (ESD) across Washington state

Awards & Recognition

Mark of Excellence Award – Strategic Plan Flier (Ohio School Public Relations Association, 2022)

Mark of Excellence Award – District Vision & Focus Booklet (Ohio School Public Relations Association, 2022)

Microsoft Innovative Educator (2012–present)

School Board of Distinction – Washington State School Directors Association (2018, 2019)

School of Distinction – Washington State (2012, 2013, 2014)

Washington Achievement Awards (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

Washington Department of Education Model Instruction Videos (2007–2009)

Community Excellent Teacher Award (2007)

Phi Delta Kappan Teacher of the Year (2005–2006)

Let’s Work Together

If you are interested in partnering around equity-focused improvement, leadership learning, or system coherence, I welcome the opportunity to connect and explore what meaningful collaboration could look like in your context.

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