Empower Consultants

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Our Team

Meet the experienced education professionals behind Empower! With practical strategies and a results-driven approach, they inspire learning and help drive academic success in every classroom.

Sue Yocum

Believing education drives happiness and success, I founded a company to inspire educators and spark a learning revolution where every child thinks deeply, dreams boldly, and achieves beyond limits.

Carol Baldwin

As a consultant director at Empower, I use my 30+ years of experience and master's in educational leadership to support educators at all levels and foster growth and excellence. 

Melissa Nordquist

As a literacy specialist, I am passionate about supporting teachers throughout the instructional process to ensure all students receive the best literacy instruction possible at each grade level. 

Jen Crone

As an educational consultant with 20+ years of experience, I help teachers analyze their students' needs and use research-based practices to inspire them to transform how they teach and learn. 

Amy Komitzky Henning

As an experienced ELA teacher, I am committed to promoting student progress and teacher success through innovative teaching techniques and classroom management strategies that enhance learning and improve student outcomes. 

Brandy Lloyd

As an educational consultant, I support K-8 students and teachers in ELA and math, fostering student growth by building relationships and utilizing best instructional practices to enhance student success. 

Brian Butson

I’m passionate about mentoring teachers to support student success. With over ten years of experience as a teacher and administrator, I help students, teachers, and schools reach their full potential. 

Cadi Hunsaker

As an education consultant, I enrich instruction, foster student engagement, and support teacher well-being. I adapt strategies to meet the ever-evolving educational landscape and create a dynamic learning environment. 

Cathryn Forney

As an educational consultant, I empower teachers to align instruction with student needs and give them tools to create a joyful and impactful learning environment where everyone succeeds. 

Cindy Atherton

I believe every child has the potential to succeed, and I am committed to teaching students of all abilities and helping educators create inclusive learning environments where all students thrive. 

Cindy Beckley

As an education consultant, I use my 31 years of experience as an educator to support teachers and school teams in meeting the educational needs of all diverse learners. 

Colleen Walsh

As an educational consultant, I specialize in enhancing teaching practices, curriculum design, and overall educational strategies to create effective inclusive learning environments that improve student outcomes and drive continuous improvement. 

Darcy DiCosmo

I am an experienced educator with a background in teaching and school leadership. My passion is supporting teachers in creating engaging learning environments and fostering collaboration to increase student engagement. 

Dawn Schoenbein

I am passionate about using data and best practices to support teachers in transforming student challenges into growth and creating an inclusive environment where teachers and students flourish. 

Desiree Anderson

As an education consultant, I introduce new research-based practices to create optimal learning environments for teachers and students. I am passionate about helping them unlock their potential. 

Jackie Goodson

Using my 30+ years of experience, I collaborate with teachers to set actionable goals and introduce research-based strategies that boost student engagement and support high-quality instruction. 

Jennifer Riccomini

I use a blend of creativity and results-driven strategies to help educators and students solve classroom challenges and create an exciting and effective learning environment where everyone can thrive. 

Judy Winter

As an educational innovator, I empower teachers and students through inclusive, cutting-edge practices. I prioritize student progress, teacher success, and creating classrooms where everyone thrives and feels inspired. 

Katie Haltorp

As a special educator and consultant, I use data-driven strategies, universal design, and student engagement to support teachers and create classrooms that inspire confidence and foster a love for learning. 

Kelly Hermann

As an education consultant, I use my years of experience in elementary classrooms to collaborate with educators to integrate innovative teaching methods that create a love of learning in all students. 

Kristy Oliveira

As a secondary educational consultant, I specialize in building strong student relationships and supportive environments while implementing streamlined strategies to maximize teaching and learning outcomes.

Laura Moore

I am a math specialist who supports administrators and teachers by modeling effective classroom strategies. I love simplifying math, helping students succeed, and collaborating to bring best-fit instruction to life.

Lauren Carroll

As an educational consultant, I specialize in relationship building and capitalizing on educator and student strengths to develop creative, intentional instructional plans tailored to their needs. 

Lisa Liberta

As an educational consultant, I’m passionate about dynamic teaching methods and personalized approaches to learning. I help teachers create engaging, inclusive learning environments where every student can succeed. 

Mandi White

When I consult and coach, I bring out the best in teachers and students by collaborating on student-centered goals and action plans that lead to increased success for all. 

Melanie Bailey

As an educational consultant, I use creative learning approaches to support K-12 special and general education students and teachers and ensure their empowerment and success. 

Michele Dunham

As a consultant, I use my 32 years of teaching experience to support and empower teachers with the tools that inspire students to become creative thinkers and motivated learners. 

Nicole Pickett

As an educational consultant, I empower teachers to embrace innovative, real-life learning experiences that ignite student curiosity. I develop collaborative relationships that create classroom environments where educators and students thrive. 

Patricia Scott

As a consultant with a math and PE background, I use cooperative learning and classroom management strategies to help educators enhance their teaching practices and facilitate student success.

Rachel Gurr

I strive to build educational communities that value growth, curiosity, and creativity. Crafting opportunities for students to develop a greater sense of agency is the peanut butter to my jelly. 

Rachel Warren

As an educational coach, I use my wealth of experience and love for teaching to inspire other educators and help them adapt approaches to meet each student’s unique needs. 

Sally Scott

I am a dedicated K-8 consultant with a passion for foundational reading skills. I forge strong connections with teachers and students as I empower them to cultivate highly engaged classrooms.

Sarah Helmuth

I'm an education professional who builds positive relationships to boost student engagement and growth. I support teachers and students, enhancing confidence and fostering success while igniting a passion for learning.

Sarah Warren

As a K-3 ELA consultant specializing in phonics and student engagement, I deeply value building relationships and helping tailor student modifications to meet each child's diverse needs and interests.

Shanna Davis

As an educational consultant, I provide personalized coaching and support that drives meaningful change. I emphasize trust and collaboration, empowering teachers to implement effective strategies and improve student outcomes.

Shari Beardslee

As a special education consultant, I empower educators to create inclusive learning environments using evidence-based strategies. I provide personalized support to ensure every child receives the education they deserve.

Stuart Telford

As an education consultant, I use my 20+ years of global experience to support teachers and students with proven best practices and innovation.

Susette Gonzalez

As a K-12 consultant, I use my 25+ years of experience in education to optimize teaching strategies and student learning outcomes through curriculum design, professional development, and assessment.

Tonja Yalung

As a consultant, I empower teachers and administrators with innovative strategies and personalized support. I use my passion for transformative learning to foster environments where educators and students thrive.

Tracey Sayet

As a consultant, I provide tailored educational strategies to meet diverse student needs. I am dedicated to supporting teachers and fostering a positive classroom environment that enhances student outcomes.

Vaneza I. Gonzalez

I am passionate about teaching and implementing best practices to create impactful learning environments. My extensive experience enables me to offer valuable insights to support student progress and teacher success.

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