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Sue Francis Custom-Designed Services Coordinator sue.francis@learningforward.org Contact Sue regarding contracting for a service including planning, auditing, technical assistance, workshops, and keynote speakers.
Shirley M. Hord Scholar Laureate Shirley.hord@learningforward.org Shirley provides content expertise through consulting, writing, and presentations. Contact Shirley for help with research questions.
Jacqueline Kennedy Senior Consultant jacqueline.kennedy@learningforward.org Jacqueline coordinates and leads special projects and provides technical assistance and direct support to schools and districts through Learning Forward's Center for Results. Joellen Killion Senior Advisor joellen.killion@learningforward.org Joellen supports a range of Learning Forward initiatives, including the development of standards resources, consulting services, and the work to implement the Common Core standards. Hayes Mizell Distinguished Senior Fellow hmizell@gmail.com Hayes offers support to strategic planning, publications and communications, and advocacy efforts.
Joellen Killion Senior Advisor joellen.killion@learningforward.org Joellen supports a range of Learning Forward initiatives, including the development of standards resources, consulting services, and the work to implement the Common Core standards. Hayes Mizell Distinguished Senior Fellow hmizell@gmail.com Hayes offers support to strategic planning, publications and communications, and advocacy efforts.
