Meet Our Presenters

Dr. Kelly Broxterman

Karmen Clark, MA, SSP 

Karmen is the Assistant Director of External and Systems Coaching at the SWIFT Education Center.  Karmen brings a wealth of experience in education, spanning over two decades. Throughout her career, she has actively collaborated with states, districts, and schools, demonstrating a deep commitment to fostering positive change in the educational landscape. Karmen is particularly passionate about school transformation and ensuring equity for all students.

Her expertise extends to various facets of education, including professional learning, coaching, and technical assistance. Karmen has supported the implementation of innovative strategies aimed at elevating the quality of education at both the school and district levels. With a focus on equity, she has dedicated her career to creating inclusive environments where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Dr. Judy Elliott

Judy Elliott is the former Chief Academic Officer of the Los Angeles Unified School District.  Before that she was the Chief of Teaching and Learning in the Portland Oregon Public Schools and prior to that an Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services in the Long Beach Unified School District in CA.  Judy also worked as a Senior Researcher at the National Center on Educational Outcomes at the University of Minnesota. She started her career as a special education classroom teacher and then school psychologist.  During this time, she was an adjunct Professor at the State University College at Buffalo New York. Judy continues to assist school districts, cooperatives, national organizations and state departments of education in their efforts to update and realign systems and infrastructures around curriculum, instruction, assessment, data use, leadership and accountability that includes all students and renders a return on investment.

Ms. Beth Ferguson, M.Ed.

Beth Ferguson is an implementation coach with the Oregon Response to Instruction and Intervention (ORTIi) Project, based in Hillsboro, OR. ORTIi coaches provide multi-year, technical support to school districts in Oregon as they build, implement and sustain multi-tiered systems of support for elementary literacy. She is also one of the founding board members of the Oregon Chapter of The Reading League. Prior to moving to Oregon, Beth was an elementary teacher and instructional coach in Canyons (UT) School District.

Dr. Ronda Fritz

Ronda Fritz is an Associate Professor of Education, specializing in early literacy instruction at Eastern Oregon University. Prior to coming to EOU, Ronda was a K-12 teacher for 19 years. She taught kindergarten, Title I Reading, middle school Language Arts, 4th and 5th grade, and ended her K-12 teaching career as a Reading specialist, where she discovered a passion for developing systems for improving outcomes for struggling readers. This passion led her to University of Oregon’s Special Education department where she received her Ph.D. in 2016. Her research interests include prevention and intervention of reading difficulties, teacher preparation, and in-service teacher professional development. Ronda’s current research includes investigating the ways teacher knowledge of reading instruction impacts teacher efficacy and student outcomes, and the impact of one-on-one tutoring delivered by pre-service teachers. Ronda currently is a member of the International Dyslexia Association, Council for Learning Disabilities and The Reading League. Ronda is the founder and Executive Director of the EOU Reading Clinic which serves struggling readers of the Eastern Oregon region while training pre-service and in-service teachers in evidence-based methods for teaching literacy.

Dr. Amy Jablonski

Dr. Amy Jablonski is a distinguished educational leader with an impressive career spanning over two decades. Her unwavering commitment to fostering equity in education has been a driving force throughout her professional journey. Dr. Jablonski is renowned for her expertise in implementing and advancing the multi-tiered system of support, ensuring that every student receives the personalized assistance they need to thrive academically. As an advocate for equity, Dr. Jablonski has spearheaded initiatives aimed at bridging educational gaps and dismantling barriers that hinder student achievement. Her visionary approach to education has earned her recognition as a trailblazer in the field, with a proven track record of implementing innovative strategies to address the diverse needs of students. With a wealth of experience and a deep-seated passion for creating equitable learning opportunities, Dr. Amy Jablonski continues to shape the future of education, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of students and the educational community at large.

Dr. Rachel Losoff

Rachel Cohen Losoff, Ph.D., LCP, NCSP is a current faculty member and former Department Chair of the School Psychology Department. Dr. Losoff received her doctoral degree in School Psychology from University of South Florida with an emphasis in systems change and research methods. Her research examined the variables influencing the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS). She has been published in Best Practices in School Psychology, School Psychology Review, and other peer-reviewed journals, and is the co-author of Transforming Schools: A Problem Solving Approach to School Change. She is currently a Professor and was formerly the Department Chair of the School Psychology Department. She previously worked as a School Psychologist in a suburban middle school and Chicago Public schools, where she worked to implement Response to Intervention (RTI)/Multi Tiers of Student Support (MTSS) in her schools and district. Her current research and consultation interests are in the implementation of systems change. Dr Losoff also is a PSYPACT certified psychologist at Bedrock Psychology Group. https://bedrockpsychologygroup.com

Dr. Margaret McGlinchey

Margaret McGlinchey, Ph.D. is currently an independent education consultant. She has
worked in education for 40 years, and for the last 28 years, her work has focused on data-
based decision-making models within a Multi-Tiered System of Support, primarily in the areas
of reading and behavior. Research and publications have focused on these areas. Margaret
has worked in numerous roles, including Assistant Superintendent, Implementation
Specialist, Co-Director of Michigan’s Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative
(MiBLSi), Consultant, and School Psychologist.

Dr. Dawn Miller

Dawn Miller, Ph.D. is Associate Director of Technical Assistance of SWIFT Education Center at the University of Kansas. Her experience includes roles in statewide and district planning, professional learning, implementation, and evaluation of an integrated Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). In addition she served on a committee that led state regulatory changes regarding Child Find and eligibility of children in the community for special education services and translated these changes into district procedures linked to MTSS. Dr. Miller is well known for her leadership in a national network of like-minded individuals and state agencies who share a vision for and systems approach to supporting student success. She has recently published a book on Leading Equity-Based MTSS for All Students, contributed to the literature in several Best Practices in School Psychology volumes, and had other publications related to MTSS. She strives daily to support the creation of a single system that demonstrates strong outcomes for each and every student.

Dr. Terrie Noland

Terrie Noland is an education leader who has devoted her career to unlocking the potential of learners of all ages. She is a former educator, school leader, and national non-profit leader. Dr. Noland is a respected keynote speaker and mentor who strives to be the spark that ignites the flames of motivation and enthusiasm in others. She holds a doctorate in Literacy and Educational Leadership and is certified by Maxwell Leadership. Dr. Noland’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that great leaders don’t just achieve success; they cultivate it in others. Dr. Noland has received national recognition as a podcaster and leader of an award-winning educator community. Known for her contagious energy and heartfelt storytelling, Dr. Noland is a force multiplier that helps others discover the joy and strength that literacy and leadership can bring. When she’s not transforming lives through her work, she can be found mentoring emerging leaders, expanding her knowledge, and sharing her vision of a world where the power of leadership unlocks limitless possibilities.

Some of her favorite words are: yet, abundance, rejoice, monumental, boomerang, giggle, and cacophony.

https://terrienoland.com/ 

Dr. Pamela Radford

Pamela M. Radford, Ph.D. has over 20 years of school based experience as a school psychologist and school administrator in providing ongoing training, coaching and technical assistance to districts in the development of system wide practices to promote academic and behavioral growth. Dr. Radford earned her doctoral degree from Western Michigan University in School Psychology. Previously, she served as the Statewide Administrator for the Illinois RtI Network, formally known as I-ASPIRE, developing a coaching of coaches model to support implementation of MTSS across the state of IL. Dr. Radford has extensive experience as a coach and professional development trainer in the implementation of MTSS practices across Illinois and has provided leadership in MTSS implementation at the state level. Within a continuous improvement model, her focus has been on using a data based decision making framework to build sustainable evidence based practices at both the building and district levels.

Dr. Stephanie Stollar

Dr. Stephanie Stollar is the founder of Stephanie Stollar Consulting LLC and the creator of The Reading Science Academy. Dr. Stollar is a part-time assistant professor in the online reading science program at Mount St. Joseph University, and a founding member of a national alliance for supporting reading science in higher education. As a board member for the Innovations in Education Consortium, she collaboratively plans the annual MTSS Innovations in Education Conference.  Dr. Stollar has worked as a school psychologist, an educational consultant, and as Vice President for Professional Learning for Acadience Learning Inc. She has provided professional development, conducted research and published in the areas of assessment, early intervention, and collaborative problem solving. She is passionate about improving educator knowledge and aligning school systems to prevent reading failure.

Dr. Kelly Toumikoski

Kelly Tuomikoski, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Scientist with Acadience Learning where she manages research projects focused on developing new assessments of early literacy. With over 15 years of experience in early literacy and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Kelly is committed to bridging the research-to-practice gap in education. Before joining Acadience, Kelly was the Model Demonstration and Research Projects Administrator for Michigan’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports Technical Assistance Center (MiMTSS TA Center), overseeing projects that evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of emerging MTSS practices. She has collaborated extensively with K-12 educators and early childhood professionals across diverse settings, supporting leaders at the local, regional, and state levels.

Beth Whittle

Beth is the Assistant Director of Mental Health at Norman Public Schools. She has overseen the implementation of MTSS for mental health and behavior at both the state and local levels. Prior to her current role, Beth was a school counselor, the Executive Director of Counseling at the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Prevention Services Coordinator at Norman Public Schools. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is passionate about bridging gaps in access to mental health supports in schools via a multi-tiered system of supports. Beth was previously nominated an OSCA School Counselor of the Year finalist and assisted in the authoring of the Comprehensive School Counseling Framework for Oklahoma.