Projects
Here is a sampling of prior projects.
Designing and Implementing TIA with Districts
Approved TIA Technical Assistance Provider
Partnered with over 45 districts from across Texas, ranging in size from 40 to 10,000 teachers, to create unique local Teacher Incentive Allotment plans. All districts have met full system and data validation, resulting in over $28 million annually in additional funding for teacher compensation.
Feedback from Carrollton-Farmers Branch on my support for TIA: She provides the questions for us to think about and answers countless questions in ways that make us feel that we have this and not only can, but will be successful. As we’ve crafted the pieces of the (TIA) application, her advice and nudging have helped us to consider all aspects of the application, from gaining teacher buy-in, to communication, to specific details that will make the work understandable, doable, and equitable.
Feedback from San Elizario ISD on my support for TIA: I am writing to express my sincere appreciation and recognition for the outstanding support provided by Ms. Cook in coaching our district through all matters related to the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). Ms. Cook has demonstrated exceptional dedication, expertise, and a hands-on approach that has been invaluable to our team. It is clear that Ms. Cook's contributions have had a significant impact on our district's progress in implementing the Teacher Incentive Allotment. Her proactive approach and collaborative spirit have fostered a sense of confidence and empowerment among our team members, enabling us to tackle challenges with clarity and purpose.
Contact information available for all districts supported available upon request.
House Bill 3, Teacher Incentive Allotment
Partnered with TEA to identify and convene a working group of Teacher Evaluation experts from across Texas and the country. Served as a trusted thought partner and technical expert, helping TEA operationalize the language of House Bill 3’s Teacher Incentive Allotment, including providing content knowledge expertise, convening and facilitating expert and district feedback sessions, and presenting during TEA/Texas Tech training webinars.
Dallas ISD, Teacher Excellence Initiative
Served as Director of Operations for the development and launch of Teacher Excellence Initiative (TEI), a true paradigm shift in Dallas ISD. Evaluations are now tied to student achievement results and other key performance metrics. Compensation is tied to overall effectiveness. At the center of TEI, is the recognition of the important role of teachers in raising student achievement results and building and sustaining a positive and supportive school culture.
Dallas ISD continues to leverage the results of the evaluations to further transform schools and the student achievement gains of students from strengthening the teacher pipeline to strategically staffing high priority campuses to targeting professional development opportunities to best support continued growth in quality of instruction.
Human Capital
Over fifteen years of experience with charter, public and private schools, centered on the people aspect of education. In each role, the work begins with understanding the unique needs and challenges, through an examination of data as well as conversations with people. Using that knowledge we are able to leverage the proven state/national best practices to design a custom approach. Expertise in this area include:
Teacher & Leader performance evaluation systems
Re-design of teacher staffing formulas
Strategic staffing school models
Teacher pipeline analysis
Recruitment/Hiring analysis
Early year teacher supports