About SustainED Leaders
Partnering to Drive Student Success
Deep Partnership with Educators
Creating Lasting Impact
SustainED Leaders is a nonprofit organization led by dedicated educators committed to advancing student success through impactful, research-based practices. With extensive experience as teachers, principals, and district leaders across diverse communities, our team understands the unique challenges educators face. We partner with schools and districts to enable sustainable improvement in teaching and learning, fostering environments where students and educators alike can reach their fullest potential.
Our Story
Why We Are Here
Born from the conviction that sustainable school improvement starts with exceptional daily instruction, SustainED Leaders emerged when a committed group of practicing Texas educators decided to scale their impact beyond their own campuses. Our team combines decades of hands-on instructional leadership with deep expertise in high-quality instructional materials and evidence-based teaching practices. We are driven not only to offer consultation, but to embed ourselves alongside educators as thought partners, bringing the same collaborative spirit that made us effective leaders in our own schools to every district we serve.
Our Purpose
At SustainED Leaders, we believe every child has unlimited potential, and every educator is capable of greatness. Our purpose is to empower education leaders and teachers to implement research-based curriculum and evidence-based practices that accelerate student learning and growth. By working side-by-side with leaders and teachers, we help schools achieve lasting, meaningful improvement in teaching and learning.
Our Theory of Change
We partner with districts and schools to define an instructional vision of excellence and design systems that support that vision. Our team works with districts to coach and develop leaders and teachers to implement vision-aligned research and evidence-based practices to maximize all students’ learning and growth.
Define Vision & Design Systems
Build the Capacity of Educators
Accelerated Learning for All Children
Our Core Values
Our core values drive our commitment to educational excellence and lasting impact. We believe in empowering educators, fostering strong leadership, and implementing research-based strategies to create meaningful and sustainable improvement in schools and districts.
Build Trusting
Relationships
We prioritize collaboration, transparency, and integrity to foster strong and lasting partnerships.
Lead
Courageously
We believe in bold and principled action that drives meaningful change.
Think and Act Strategically
We work thoughtfully and intentionally to advance the progress of those we serve.
Utilize Evidence- Based Practices
We leverage research-driven methods to drive measurable improvement.
Pursue Continuous Improvement
We embrace innovation and refine our practices to ensure growth for leaders, teachers, and students.
Deliver
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure lasting impact and meaningful student success.
Accelerate Student Learning
We operate with a deep commitment to accelerating the learning and growth of all students.
Our Team
Team of Practitioners
Creating Lasting Impact
Our team is dedicated to driving meaningful school improvement through a collaborative, research-based approach. Each member brings a wealth of expertise, including K-12 school leadership experience and a deep understanding of principal management. With diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to fostering leadership and educational excellence, we work together to empower teachers, leaders, and students.
combined years of experience
leading district and school improvement and HQIM implementation in Texas
leading district and school improvement and HQIM implementation in Texas
Instructional Manager
Leadership Development Director
Leadership Development Director
Managing Director of Finance & Operations
Managing Director of Leadership Development
Instructional Manager
Leadership Development Director
Leadership Development Director
Managing Director of Leadership Development
Leadership Development Director
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Instructional Manager
Instructional Manager
Instructional Manager
Leadership Development Director
Instructional Manager
Leadership Development Director
Director of Strategy & Development
Instructional Manager
Leadership Development Director
Senior Program Director
Leadership Development Director
Managing Director of Leadership Development
Instructional Manager
Our Board
The SustainED Leaders’ board is made up of former and current educational leaders who have extensive experience and expertise leading instructional improvement in districts and schools.
Senior Partner, Bellwether
Chief Growth Officer, Principal Impact Collaborative
Co-Founder, Teaching Trust
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, UNT-Dallas
Managing Director, Regional Talent, Commit Partnership
Director of Network Evaluation, National Academy Foundation
Executive Director of Human Resources, Cedar Hill ISD
CEO and Co-Founder, SustainED Leaders
Expertise in Leading
Instructional Improvement in Districts & Schools
Proven experience driving instructional improvement across Texas schools and districts
Leading School Improvement
100% of SustainED Leaders’ program staff bring direct, on-the-ground experience in leading school improvement in Texas.
Leading Implementation of HQIM
100% of SustainED Leaders’ program staff have taught and/or led the implementation of HQIM.
Coaching Teachers and Leaders
100% of SustainED Leaders’ program staff have deep expertise in coaching teachers and/or leaders in highest-leverage instructional practices.
Pursue Excellence in Education