“Whether one is a new, mid-career or a preretirement school leader, Lisa is able to build capacity for school improvement by engaging and coaching the leader through the challenges of reactive and/or proactive decision-making for school improvement. The reflective sessions with Lisa and progress monitoring she offers have supported… READ MORE”
Pathways in Action
Franklin Elementary School– Syracuse City School District, Syracuse, NY
Franklin has been designated as a priority school since 2012-13. As a result of collecting school data, ongoing cycles of progress monitoring, goal setting as a team, and ongoing coaching work, Franklin is now a school in good standing.
Improved higher-order thinking skills for students
Increased participation in higher quality instruction
Established priority tracking and school-wide goals for the Leadership team
Implemented an enrichment program contributing to a positive school culture
Provided coaching for the Principal
Van Duyn Elementary School– Syracuse City School District, Syracuse, NY
Van Duyn has been designated as a Priority School since 2012-13. As a result of collecting school data, ongoing cycles of progress monitoring, goal setting, and coaching work, Van Duyn has moved from a priority school designation from 2012-13 to a focus school in 2016-17 and is on its way to becoming a school in good standing.
Improved instruction directed to student needs
Created effective lesson plans to differential instruction
Improved teacher collaboration time to include more support for lesson planning
Increased support and training for teachers in using student data to drive instruction
Provided coaching for the Principal
“I am impressed with her laser clear view of issues and articulation of how to establish a few specific goals to accomplish next steps and growth. She is passionate about all students’ success and carries a personal commitment to equity for all students.”