Professional Learning Team
Heather Gold, Ed.D
Chief Learning Officer
Educational Programs
Professional Background
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Educational Program Responsibilities
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Professional Learning & Growth
- Expanded Learning Programs
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Student Teacher, Teacher Induction, and Interns
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Technology Integration
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MTSS
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Over 18 Years experience in teaching, coaching, and administration
- Instructor for literacy and behavior management
- National Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Society AI Expert
- Doctorate in Organizational Leadership
Nicole Duran
Academic Program Coordinator
Professional Learning Team
Professional Background
- Support With:
- Expanded Programs
- Professional Learning
- Transitional Kindergarten
- 12 Years of Educational Experience
- Elementary Classroom Teacher
- Coach
- Site Administrator
- Trained by Doug Reeves in Implementing effective PLC's
- Trained in Implementing Socratic Seminars
Kimberly Hefferon
Professional Learning Coach
(ELA/ELD)
Professional Background
- Literacy Coach YCUSD
- 15 Years Experience teaching ELA, ELD, History, AVID, & Reading Intervention in TK-12th Grades
- Student Centered Coaching Certified
- GATE Certified
- CAT Certified BeGLAD Trainer
- Master's in Curriculum & Instruction - University of The Pacific
Adrian Peer
Professional Learning Coach
(Math/Science)
Professional Background
- Instructional Coach for TK-8th Grade at GIS
- 10 Years classroom experience in 3-5th Grades
- Student Centered Coaching Certified
- Building Thinking Classrooms Trainer
- CAT Certified BeGLAD Trainer
- Master's Degree in Education - UC Davis
