Is an experienced educator with over 22 years of instructional experience. Yolanda is an expert in supporting teachers and leaders in using assessment data to set goals and plan instruction. She collects evidence of instructional strategies and uses it to help teachers, coaches, and administrators adjust instruction. Yolanda is also skilled in assisting schools and districts with creating and sustaining professional learning communities. She specializes in providing differentiated instruction to the talented and gifted student population. Yolanda is skilled in designing remediation and enrichment activities to supplement lessons and creating and implementing individualized and small-group instruction. She is also an expert in developing authentic assessments for student achievement. Yolanda shares her expertise by planning and presenting staff development to teachers and paraprofessionals. Yolanda holds a Master of Science in Gifted Education and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.