Our expert team of consultants has extensive success partnering with Turnaround Schools in multiple states to increase student achievement. With diverse areas of expertise in Educational Leadership, School Culture, Instructional Coaching, and Systematic Assessment, our team customizes improvement plans and provides pivotal Professional Development to meet schools’ specific needs.
Specializes in differentiated instruction and technology-enhanced classrooms that increase effective teaching and learning. He focuses on strengthening student / teacher relationships and innovative curriculum design to maximize student outcomes and close the achievement gap. Kelland is an advocate of personalizing student learning by blending best practices of the past with technology tools of the future. Kelland believes in “roll up your sleeves” teaching that breaks the mold by focusing on meaningful learning experiences, purposeful intervention and enrichment protocols, and the development of a growth mindset in students and teachers alike.
Nathan is a passionate educator, speaker, and author, making an impact since 2006. His experience as a teacher and administrator spans elementary, secondary, and university education, consistently earning top evaluations. As a consultant since 2014, Nathan has trained thousands of educators across various settings, from small groups to large conferences, with an impressive average feedback score of 9.5 out of 10. His book, Empowered, is a highly recommended read for all educators and has even been adopted as a required text in university courses. |
Denny creates cohesive teams and designs professional learning experiences that model engagement strategies while honoring teacher expertise. With 17 years’ experience in education, her specialties include Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), interdependence through structured student talk, reading and writing scaffolds, sheltered instruction and differentiation for language learners and students with disabilities, and data-driven design. For the 24/25 school year, Denny teaches half-time at West High and supports schools in Utah and New Mexico. She is energized by the cross-pollination of professional learning, classroom teaching, and collaboration with educators across diverse settings.
Susan’s heart is in education, and often says it’s her life’s mission after raising her four children. She specializes in building a positive and uplifting relationship with her students and striving to instill confidence in them as well. She spent 7 years working in education as a special education clerical assistant and math tutor before becoming a full-time math teacher. She has spent all her educational career in Davis School District with a current position at Syracuse Jr. High half time while she spends the other half with Innovations Ed helping to share effective teaching and improvement strategies. Susan was honored to receive a Best of Davis award for the 2021-2022 school year. She is also a Canvas specialist for Davis School District, a mentor for first-year math teachers in the district, a district teacher-leader for the 9th grade math curriculum, and serves on her local community council.