Instructional Leadership in Student-Focused Coaching: Creating Effective Systems to Cultivate Student Success

About the Presenters

Daryl Michel, Ph.D., is the Founder of Be A Change, LLC, an educational consulting firm dedicated to fostering professional learning and student success. With nearly three decades of experience in the field, Dr. Michel has made significant contributions, nationally and internationally, as an instructional coach, teacher educator, and curriculum designer. Dr. Michel’s expertise encompasses a wide range of educational areas, including disciplinary literacy, lesson study, and instructional coaching. He has worked with numerous school districts, state agencies, and educational organizations to design and implement strategies that enhance both teacher effectiveness and student outcomes. Through Be A Change, LLC, Dr. Michel advocates for the inclusion of diverse voices, promotes continuous professional learning, and works to build educational systems that support the success of all students.

Dawn Brookhart, M.Ed., M.A.T., is an educational leader, consultant, coach, and national speaker with nearly 30 years of experience working alongside educators to foster positive change in education. Driven by a deep sense of service, Dawn’s career has been focused on helping schools, districts, and state agencies bridge the gap between research, policy, and classroom practice. Her work aims to create sustainable, evidence-based improvements that prioritize the success of every student. As Co-founder of Ed Cap Consulting, LLC, Dawn works alongside her husband to help educators build capacity, foster systemic change, and continue growing in their ability to serve students. She also serves as the Vice President and Co-founder of The Reading League Pennsylvania, where she works to advocate for evidence-based literacy practices and to support all learners.