Meet the Dallas ISD Central Personalized Learning Team
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Kristen Watkins Director, Personalized Learning Kristen leads all district efforts to move towards scale, sustainability, and fidelity of implementation of PL districtwide. Prior to serving as Director, Kristen coached school leaders and their teams working to design and execute PL models. Kristen began her teaching career in 2009 as a middle school language arts, reading, and AVID teacher and was nationally recognized for her success in the classroom. When she's not working, there's a good chance you'll find her running, cheering on the Kansas Jayhawks, or traveling to visit family and friends. krwatkins@dallasisd.org |
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Lily Ruble Manager, Personalized Learning Campus Coaching Lily is the Manager of Personalized Learning in the Dallas Independent School District. She primarily focuses on coaching and developing school leaders and instructional coaches to support teachers moving towards personalized learning. Lily began her career in education in 2012 as an elementary teacher. Through her roles in the classroom and serving as an instructional coach at the campus and district level, she developed a passion for innovation and empowering all learners to find ownership in the classroom. Her dog Huckleberry, reading, and reality TV keep Lily entertained when she’s not at work. lruble@dallasisd.org |
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Nafia Hamilton
Coordinator, Personalized Learning Nafia began her teaching career in 2009 in Denver Public Schools where she paid it forward and taught in the neighborhood where she was born and raised. As a Personalized Learning Coordinator for Dallas ISD, Nafia enjoys working with school leaders and teachers as they design and implement new learning models. When she is not working, Nafia enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and finding fun ways to uplift and encourage others. nafhamilton@dallasisd.org |
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Nicolette Luna
Coordinator, Personalized Learning Nicolette began her education career in 2012 in Southwest Louisiana. Through various roles at the campus level, she developed a passion for ensuring education is equitable for all scholars. Currently, she serves as a Personalized Learning Coordinator for Dallas ISD, supporting schools as they implement personalized learning. When she’s not working, Nicolette enjoys spending time with family & friends, being with her dog Milo, working out, cheering on her favorite sports team, and traveling. niluna@dallasisd.org |
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Vanessa Rodriguez Coordinator, Personalized Learning Vanessa began her educational career in 2006 at the middle school level teaching math, language arts and AVID. You could also find her on the court or field coaching. Currently, she serves as a Personalized Learning Coordinator for Dallas ISD, supporting schools as they implement personalized learning. When she’s not working, you can find her cheering on her favorite sports team, traveling to visit family and friends near and far, or relaxing on a warm, sunny beach. vanrodriguez@dallasisd.org |
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Michael Strange
Coordinator, Personalized Learning Mike was born and raised in Arlington, Texas, where he was first in his family to go to college, attending Dallas Baptist University. Since 2003, he taught middle school and high school science, as well as coached soccer. Mike returned to Dallas ISD in the administration role a few years ago to help teachers leverage technology for a more student-centered approach. Outside of work, Mike finds himself chauffeuring his two kiddos around the metroplex and finishing projects at the house with his wife, Erin. mistrange@dallasisd.org |
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