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    • 11 Social Emotional Learning
    • 12 Sustainability + Access
  • Station Rotation Progression
    • Foundation Phase
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    • Personalized Phase
  • Distance Learning Progression
    • DLP | Establish a Learning Management System (LMS)
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Meet the Dallas ISD Central Personalized Learning Team 
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Kristen Watkins
Director, Personalized Learning 

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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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Brittny Fillmore
​Coordinator, Personalized Learning
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Brittny comes from a long lineage of educators and began her own education career in 2007.  At the elementary level, Brittny has taught numerous grade levels and supported teacher growth as an Instructional Coach. Brittny holds a BS in Education and a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction. Currently, she serves as a Personalized Learning Coordinator for Dallas ISD, supporting schools as they implement personalized learning.  She is passionate about creating diverse and inclusive learning environments where all students are given opportunities to thrive.  When she’s not working, Brittny can be found gallivanting across DFW with her husband Jerry and their son, Braylen. 

bfillmore@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 

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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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  • Home
  • About
    • Personalized Learning
    • Meet the Team
    • Meet the Cohort
    • In the News
    • Impact Report
    • Sharing the Work
    • Blog
  • The Rubric
    • Assessment and Data >
      • Data Driven Instruction
      • Student Feedback
      • Authentic Assessment
      • Choice in Assessment
    • Instructional Rigor >
      • Varied Learning Experiences
      • Differentiated Learning Objectives
      • Personalized Learning Pathways
      • Mastery Based Progression
    • Student Agency >
      • Rapport with Students
      • Self- Direction
      • Opportunities for Input
      • Advocacy Beyond Self
    • Classroom Culture >
      • Routines and Procedures
      • Peer Accountability
      • Growth Mindset
      • Sense of Purpose
    • Equity >
      • Self- Awareness
      • Diversity in Design
      • Collaborative Grouping
      • Access to Materials
    • Phases of PL
  • Readiness Continuum
    • 1 Vision + Priorities
    • 2 The PL Graduate
    • 3 Principal/ Leader
    • 4 PL Classroom Practices
    • 5 Curriculum + Instruction
    • 6 Data Driven Instruction
    • 7 Collaborative Design
    • 8 PL Campus Team
    • 9 Personalized PD + Supports
    • 10 Culture of Innovation
    • 11 Social Emotional Learning
    • 12 Sustainability + Access
  • Station Rotation Progression
    • Foundation Phase
    • Differentiated Phase
    • Personalized Phase
  • Distance Learning Progression
    • DLP | Establish a Learning Management System (LMS)
    • DLP | Engagement in Guided Learning
    • DLP | Engagement in Independent Learning
    • DLP | Feedback for Learning
  • Fellowships
    • Innovation Showcase
    • Innovation in Teaching Fellowship >
      • 2020-2021 Fellows
      • 2019-2020 Fellows
      • 2018-2019 Fellows
      • 2017-2018 Fellows
      • 2016-2017 Fellows
      • Fellowship Application
    • School Retool
  • At-Home Learning Webinars
  • Opportunities
    • Educator Tours
    • PL GOES CAMPING
    • PL Ski Trip 2020
    • Google Certification
    • Google Virtual Summit
    • University Partnerships- Texas Tech
  • The Lighthouse