Leadership

Rachel Fruin

M.Ed.
Director of Professional Learning

About Rachel

Rachel is an innovator who strives to create learning experiences that empower educators to use their wisdom and strengths to maximize learning opportunities for students.

 

Rachel is excited about the future of education with advancements in technology, data, and educational research. While the vision of what’s possible is invigorating, she is mindful of the challenges within our current educational system that include limited resources, conflicting priorities, and teacher burnout among others. Rachel is committed to collaborating with educators within our current reality to find actionable solutions to problems that lead to a positive impact on students and our communities.

Rachel always chooses the window seat when she travels and calls Chicago home.

“There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” Amanda Gorman, The Hill We Climb

Qualifications
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Student Data Fuels Adult Learning

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Factors that Influence School-wide Change

The journey these schools have gone on has not been easy, but it has been worthwhile. The benefits of these initiatives were demonstrated through data and in learning environments that were joyful, inviting, and empowering. Read more
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Learning Walks for Data-Informed Decisions

The evidence of established classroom routines demonstrates the effectiveness of technology as a learning tool, no matter what technology structures were in place, Read more

Find Rachel on the Road

Experience

20 Years

Certifications

  • Big Data for Education Certificate
  • M.Ed. Educational Technology
  • B.A. Mathematics

Key Skills and Qualifications

  • Leveraging Student Data
  • Coaching and Modeling
  • Personalized and Competency-based Learning
  • Blended Learning
  • Mathematics Education

Recognition and Publications

  • NCSM Conference Presenter (2021)
  • NCTM Regional Conference Presenter (2018)

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