Tina is a leader coach who is passionate about continuous improvement at all levels of the organization (district, school, and classroom). She is skilled in the use of tools and processes to create a collaborative, positive culture focused on problem-solving. When an organization has a clear purpose centered around core values and empowers people closest to the work, student outcomes increase and people make a difference every day.
About Tina
Tina served as a special education teacher and leader in the School District of Menomonee Falls for 27 years. During that time the school improved to the highest performing school in the district for student achievement and engagement. She led a highly collaborative culture where everyone in the organization was problem solvers. Teams with members from all levels of the school defined problems, removed roadblocks, and improved outcomes. Their improvement mindset was aligned throughout the entire district from the board to the school to the classroom and to each individual student. Students spoke about their learning journeys and strategies that helped them succeed. In addition to her K-12 experience, Tina was a college professor for four years instructing students who were inspired to become special education teachers about assessment.Successful school results under Tina’s leadership:
- Significantly Exceeds Expectation; 87.8% State Academic Report Card
- 77% of all students are performing at the 50th percentile on their spring reading Measures of Academic Progress assessment
- 81% of all students are performing at the 50th percentile on their spring math Measures of Academic Progress assessment
- 98% of all students were recognized for Positive Behavior
- Over 96% attendance rate
- Improved customer service on the Studer Survey to a 4.48
Insights
- Case Study: Campbell Union School District — Where Continuous Improvement Begins with Leader Empowerment
- Case Study: Campbell Union School District — Changing the System to Work for the Student
- Studer Education Partners at Carnegie Summit 2024
- Harnessing Continuous Improvement: PDSA from School Districts to Student-Owned Learning Cycles
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Continuous Improvement
- Change Management and Leadership
- School and Classroom Improvement
- Organizational Design and Alignment
INDUSTRIES
- K12 Education
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- M.S., Concordia University
- B.S., University of Wisconsin Whitewater
- Project Management Certificate, Waukesha County Technical College
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, Waukesha County Technical College
- DMAIC Problem-Solving White Belt Certificate, Waukesha County Technical College
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Member, Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA)
