• Align all instructional materials and activities to Standards (to include Common Core).
• Use data to inform and differentiate instruction.
• Create and implement a system of supports that grows students, parents, teachers and administrators.
• Create and implement tools to support and monitor progress.
• Conduct Quality Reviews to determine progress.

What has been said about our lead consultant

• Is a 21st century leader who understands the stresses placed on schools today.
• One not to admire problems but one who solves them.
• Her ability to analyze situations and think out of the box for solutions is one of her many gifts.
• An outstanding presenter and staff developer.
• An expert at data decision making.
• Diligently creates opportunities and structures that motivate and support staff in their daily endeavors.

SOURCE:  Leonard Ference, Executive Director of The Pennsylvania Middle School Association (PMSA)

• Has done an exceptional job.
• Gone above and beyond in her delivery of services, including providing leadership support to our leadership team, assisting with best practice instruction in all content areas, observing, conferring, and leading professional development experiences.
• Very visible and hands-on, spending considerable time in classrooms.
• Committed to collaboration, strongly believing that better products result when people have the opportunity to talk, discuss, share and plan together.
• Consistently impressed with her drive and the intensity with which she works.

SOURCE:  Dr. Cindy Muehlbauer, Director

Developed some specific methods and led her colleagues in a reform effort that raised results on the Pennsylvania System of Schools Assessment (PSSA)...by an amazing 53%

• Often was at the forefront of the teams discussions, demonstrating the leadership capabilities that are so needed.
• Her knowledge of standards-based instruction is unquestionable.
• Students developed strong abilities in mathematical reasoning and mathematical communication.
• She cuts to the heart of conceptualization and skills reinforcement with an acumen that is uncommon.
• Is down to earth and astute in her relationships with peers, administrators, students and parents.

SOURCE:  Norman Catalano,  Curriculum Coordinator

• Is the very definition of an educational leader.
• Presentation skills are excellent and she takes the extra time to develop a stimulating atmosphere.
• A model for weaker teachers to observe.
• Even though she was new to the district, she became one of the districts most valuable resources in developing a comprehensive K-12 mathematics curriculum.

SOURCE:  Robert J Scherrer,  Principal

• Provided outstanding support to our math department.
• An important part of our leadership team.
• I know that everyday Ms. Ryan is at our school, I can count on her ethics and ability to take initiative to do whatever is necessary to provide and facilitate support for our teachers and students.
• Her expertise has enabled our administration team, math coach, and math teachers to provide a more focused approach to help all of our students make academic gains.

SOURCE: David May-Stein, Principal