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.
- Dackri Davis
Dackri Davis, PhD, has 28 years of experience in education. She is currently the principal at George Washington High School in Denver, Colorado.
- Dirk R. DeBoer
Dirk DeBoer is an experienced educational leader and consultant specializing in student support, instructional improvement, and the High Reliability Schools Framework. He empowers schools with practical strategies rooted in The New Art and Science of Teaching.
- Jill Dunlap-Brown
Jill Dunlap-Brown, PhD, has more than 20 years experience as an educator, including serving as a classroom teacher, literacy coach, consultant, principal, and assistant superintendent. Helping schools achieve positive results for students is her true passion.
- Greg Figenser
Greg Figenser brings over 25 years of diverse experience in education, having served in the roles of district professional development leader, curriculum director, principal, and classroom teacher. Over the past decade, Greg has shared his expertise by presenting nationwide to school administrators, as well as novice and experienced educators, providing the tools and strategies necessary for success in today's evolving educational environment.
- Susanne Foote
Susanne Foote takes a systems strengths and capacity-building approach to continuous school improvement. She has over 15 years of combined experience as a teacher, instructional coach, and consultant. Susanne supports districts and schools implementing research-based practices.
- David Franklin
David Franklin, EdD, is an author, professor of education, and consultant and has worked with school leaders and teachers around the country in the areas of school vision, instruction, technology, and collaboration.
- Kim Frees
Kim Frees has worked in education for over 25 years and currently serves as an elementary school principal. She has worked with Marzano Academies for the past three years with a focus on competency-based learning.
- Mark Gardner
Mark Gardner currently teaches high school English in Washington state, where he has been an instructional mentor, union leader, and professional developer for over 20 years. In addition to his work in the classroom, he supports teacher and principal learning around effective teaching and instructional support.
- Jeni Gotto
Jeni Gotto, EdD, is the Superintendent of Westminster Public Schools and a visionary leader with over 25 years of transformative experience in education. Renowned for her pioneering work in Competency-Based Education (CBE), she oversees the nation’s largest district-wide PK–12 implementation, blending rigor with personalized pathways to success.
- 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.
