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Transforming instruction through evidence-based literacy, innovative STEM practices, and systemic instructional coaching.
Transforming instruction through evidence-based literacy, innovative STEM practices, and systemic instructional coaching.
Lisa Wardle, M.Ed
District Teaching and Learning Specialist | Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment: Math & Science | STEM & Ed. Tech Leader
Forward-thinking educational innovator specializing in STEM integration, Lisa drives the evolution of the elementary classroom by guiding districts through high-impact curriculum cycles and systemic shifts that prioritize student-centered, inquiry-based learning.
As an AI and Apple Teacher Certified expert, Lisa leads district-wide instructional cohorts through the complexities of the new California Math Framework, including curriculum review, piloting, and adoption. She focuses on Building Thinking Classroom (BTC) implementation and PDSA improvement cycles. She also chairs AI task forces to guide educators in the ethical integration of emerging technology while ensuring all instructional shifts are rooted in data-driven, sustainable practices.
Gwyn Manzanero, M.Ed
District Teaching and Learning Specialist | Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment: ELA & Social Studies | Structured Literacy Leader
Strategic educational leader specializing in Structured Literacy, Gwyn facilitates district-wide ELA curriculum implementation and aligns instructional standards to drive systemic shifts toward evidence-based First Best instruction.
LETRS-trained and a Keys to Literacy certified facilitator, Gwyn specializes in the Science of Reading and Science of Writing frameworks and the implementation of high-leverage instructional systems. She focuses on strengthening Tier 1 instruction by bridging evidence-based literacy with restorative classroom management to build deep relational capacity. She also supports districts in implementing Tier 2 and 3 reading intervention models that are rooted in evidence-based strategies.
Learn More About Our Unified Approach
While we each bring specialized content expertise, we share a unified, research-driven philosophy. We partner with organizations to bridge the gap between state-level frameworks and daily classroom excellence.
Instructional Coaching & Mentorship: We move beyond traditional evaluation to provide high-leverage, side-by-side coaching. By offering actionable and timebound feedback, we empower both new and veteran educators to build instructional confidence and long-term efficacy.
Instructional Coaching & Mentorship: We move beyond traditional evaluation to provide high-leverage, side-by-side coaching. By offering actionable and timebound feedback, we empower both new and veteran educators to build instructional confidence and long-term efficacy.
Standards-Based Alignment: Navigating the complexities of state mandates is a challenge for any leadership team. We help districts translate the California Math Framework, Common Core State standards including PTK Learning Foundations, into daily classroom practices that are rigorous, cohesive, and sustainable.
Standards-Based Alignment: Navigating the complexities of state mandates is a challenge for any leadership team. We help districts translate the California Math Framework, Common Core State standards including PTK Learning Foundations, into daily classroom practices that are rigorous, cohesive, and sustainable.
Professional Development Design: We design professional learning experiences that value the expertise and time of the classroom teacher. Our workshops integrate Corwin's Teacher Clarity to ensure that instructional strategies are purposeful and transparent, fostering a culture of professional growth that translates directly into improved student outcomes.
Professional Development Design: We design professional learning experiences that value the expertise and time of the classroom teacher. Our workshops integrate Corwin's Teacher Clarity to ensure that instructional strategies are purposeful and transparent, fostering a culture of professional growth that translates directly into improved student outcomes.
Systemic Tier 1 Support: Equity begins with "First Best Instruction." By strengthening Tier 1 systems, we help schools reduce over-identification in intervention and ensure that every learner has access to high-quality, evidence-based core instruction.
Systemic Tier 1 Support: Equity begins with "First Best Instruction." By strengthening Tier 1 systems, we help schools reduce over-identification in intervention and ensure that every learner has access to high-quality, evidence-based core instruction.
Curriculum Implementation & Oversight: A new curriculum is only as successful as its rollout. We provide the leadership needed to ensure new adoptions are deeply integrated rather than just "delivered." From initial pilot cycles to full-scale implementation, we ensure materials align with state standards to drive measurable growth.
Curriculum Implementation & Oversight: A new curriculum is only as successful as its rollout. We provide the leadership needed to ensure new adoptions are deeply integrated rather than just "delivered." From initial pilot cycles to full-scale implementation, we ensure materials align with state standards to drive measurable growth.
Continuous Improvement (PDSA) Cycles: School improvement is an iterative process, not a one-time event. Using the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework, we guide leadership teams and instructional cohorts in using real-time data to refine their practice. This ensures instructional shifts are sustainable, data-driven, and responsive to student needs.
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