We work with schools
to build positive & engaged learning communities.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

We strengthen inclusive
teaching & leadership practices so every student thrives.

WHY WE DO IT

  • Increase student engagement, learning, & academic achievement

  • Address barriers faced by historically marginalized students

  • Increase teacher retention at all career stages

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"Erin's individualized feedback has been so helpful and is always full of nuggets that I can apply beginning the next day."
— Teacher

"My coach was able to pinpoint my areas of growth, and she stopped to celebrate the areas in which I was thriving. It modeled the leader I want to be for my staff."
— Director of Curriculum

"Alexis & Erin hit on each & every one of our targets. This is professional development at its best!"
— Reading Resource Teacher

"It was great to see all of our staff deeply engaged in your presentation from beginning to end."
— Head of School

WHO WE ARE

Alexis Filippini, PhD
FOUNDER and CEO

Dr. Filippini applies her proactive, strengths-based approach as a consultant, coach, & speaker (a“freelance professor”) to bring equity & joy into her work with individuals & with systems. Alexis, a former professor of special education, is a reading specialist & executive director of Words in the Wild, a non-profit committed to literacy education.

Erin Pollack, MFA
SENIOR CONSULTANT

Erin's interdisciplinary approach to capacity building supports both new & veteran teachers alike. Drawing from over 25 years of experience as a 6-12 classroom teacher, school administrator, & instructional coach, Erin specializes in collaboratively identifying the values & beliefs that make up a pedagogical philosophy. A National School Reform Faculty Certified Coach, she empowers educators and students with a sense of purpose.