LISA WESTMAN

Founder and President

Lisa Westman is an author, speaker, and consultant who regularly works with school systems internationally to provide professional learning on student-driven differentiation, teaching and leading with empathy, standards-based learning, and implementing instructional coaching programs. Before becoming a consultant, Lisa taught 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade (gifted humanities, English language arts, social studies) and was an instructional coach specializing in differentiation in Skokie, IL.

Her publications include two books: Student-Driven Differentiation: 8 Steps to Harmonize Learning in the Classroom (Corwin Press, 2018), Teaching with Empathy: How to Transform Your Practice by Understanding Your Learners (ASCD, 2021), as well as frequent contributions to Education Update, ASCD Educational Leadership, Education Week, Education Week Teacher, Corwin Connect, and edutopia.

Lisa is married to an educator, is the parent of two children, and two dogs. She enjoys the Bar Method, loves music, and the City of Chicago!

ANDREA SCHEIWE

Assessment and Curriculum Writer | Instructional Coach | Professional Development Facilitator

Andrea Scheiwe is an instructional coach in a K-8 school with over 16 years of experience in education. Andrea's work often includes developing assessments, coaching instructional practices and standards, curating resources, implementing technology, and building relationships with teachers, administrators, and students. Andrea never stops seeking opportunities to learn and grow and strongly values collaboration. She believes that all students can learn and that each student deserves excellent instruction. Before becoming an instructional coach, Andrea was a 6th grade English language arts teacher for nine years. She has middle school endorsements in language arts, social science, Spanish, and gifted education. Andrea earned a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from North Central College and a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from Illinois State University.

CATHY FISHER

Instructional Leadership and Systems | Differentiation | Standards-Based Grading Consultant

Cathy Fisher is a former middle school special education teacher, dean of students, and district administrator. In her role as Director of Teaching and Learning at Maercker School District 60, she provided leadership to all aspects of the pre-kindergarten through eighth grade instructional program. Cathy believes strongly in continuous improvement and enjoys leading systems change. Cathy views herself as a student advocate and strives to provide the leadership necessary for schools to meet the needs of all learners. Cathy is co-author of Now Classrooms Leader’s Guide (Solution Tree Press, 2018). Cathy earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from National Louis University and a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education from Elmhurst College.