Academic professional poised to deliver academic success and student engagement with a vested interest and an unrelenting passion for helping learners to succeed and enhance their educational experience. Facilitator of higher educational learning opportunities that integrate practical applications of new knowledge development, synthesis, and scientific research scholarship through diverse delivery learning models. Adamant believer in creating learning systems that address the many different learning styles and needs of the students while promoting structure to help learners manage information and technology in a constantly changing global society. Instrumental in bridging research-led education with real life practices and incorporating cutting edge pedagogy.More...
Halie Kicsak
Special Education Teacher@Syracuse City School District
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Dual certified special educator with experience across grade levels and special class environments. Masters degree and professionally certified, working toward my CAS with hopes of focusing on empowering other special educators to develop the best individualized plans for student success in inclusive settingsMore...
Donna Vallese
Chief Executive Officer@Inspiring Leaders LLC
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Dr. Donna Vallese, a dynamic educational leader and visionary with over 20 years of experience in K-12 education. She is known for her transformative approach to leadership in education, which has significantly improved student outcomes, enhanced educator effectiveness, and fostered inclusive, equitable learning environments.
As the Founder and CEO of Inspiring Leaders LLC, Dr. Vallese coaches educational leaders across the country. Her passion for empowering educators to drive lasting change is evident in her work, which has earned her numerous accolades, including the Education 2.0 Visionaries Award and the TEDx Speaker distinction at SUNY Geneseo.
Dr. Donna is also a best-selling author, co-authoring the books Educational Luminaries: Triumphing Over Systemic Hurdles and Ed. Matadores: Revolutionizing the Educational System, among others. She is also an international speaker known for her insightful and inspiring presentations on educational reform, leadership development, and instructional coaching.
Dr. Vallese holds a Ph.D. in Education for Curriculum and Instruction, an MS in Education for Integrating Technology into the Curriculum, and is a Professional Certified Coach. Her wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience in transforming educational practices make her a thought leader in the field.More...