Our Associates
Learn from the best of the best. Each of our associates is selected through a rigorous process that carefully weighs qualifications and experience. Personally trained by Dr. Marzano, our associates specialize in long-term school improvement efforts in K–12 public and private school districts and individual schools. The depth and breadth of their collective educational experience is staggering—and now you can leverage it to add reach to yours.
- Crystal Green-Braswell
Crystal Green-Braswell is an experienced educational leader in Arkansas and owner of The Crystal Dragonfly Education Consulting. She currently serves as coordinator of staff wellness and culture for Little Rock School District.
- Jennifer Ingram
Jennifer Ingram is a curriculum and instruction leader dedicated to supporting teachers in building clear, standards-based systems that drive student learning. With over 18 years of experience in education, she has helped schools transform learning by aligning curriculum, assessment, and instruction to better serve both teachers and students.
- Hawar Khalandi
Dr. Hawar Khalandi is an experienced educator and leader with a passion for creating inclusive, student-centered learning environments and has led impactful work aligning instruction, assessment, and wellness to empower all learners.
- Maria Lantz
Maria Lantz, EdD, is the director of curriculum and instruction in the Ottumwa Community School District. Dr. Lantz works to challenge the status quo and promote equitable outcomes for kids through safe, supportive, collaborative learning environments in student-centered, rigorous classrooms.
- Lynn Leslie
Lynn Leslie is an elementary school principal in Casper, Wyoming. Throughout her 20 year career she has demonstrated a passion for sharing the impact of standards-referenced education with teachers and school leaders to support lasting change in the education system.
- Brad McCloskey
Brad McCloskey is the associate superintendent of Ottumwa Community Schools. With over 20 years of experience in education, he is a mission-driven leader focused on student success, professional collaboration, and lifelong learning through a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability.
- James Neihof
James Neihof, EdD, is the director of deeper learning for the Green River Region Educational Cooperative in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He works directly with district and school leaders as a leadership coach, mentor, and professional learning facilitator.
- Whitney Owens
Whitney Owens, MEd, has served as an elementary classroom teacher, middle school principal, head of schools, university professor, and professional development facilitator over a 17-year career.
- Barbara-Jane Paris
Barbara-Jane Paris, PhD, has proudly served students, educators, policymakers, and governmental agencies in a career spanning three decades and more than 40 states and countries around the globe.
- Denise Phillips-Luster
Denise Phillips-Luster, EdD, is the principal of Hancock Creek Elementary in North Fort Myers, Florida. Throughout her career, she has provided professional development for adult learners, facilitated interest-based problem-solving processes, and demonstrated strong organizational leadership and managerial skills.
