🎓 EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING
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SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Empowering Student Success Through Purposeful Design
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As an Educational Consultant specializing in High School Reform, I collaborate with schools, organizations, and workforce partners to design transformative initiatives that promote equity, access, and student success. My work focuses on creating student-centered learning environments that connect classroom experiences to real-world applications.
I partner with nonprofits, education agencies, and policymakers to help students build 21st-century skills through career pathways, internships, and work-based learning opportunities. By integrating academic rigor with hands-on experience, I support programs that prepare students to thrive in both higher education and the modern workforce.
Educational Reform
Grounded in Equity & Real World Learning
PROJECT SHOWCASE
I have seen Shana in action on a number of occasions. She brings focus and insight into any group that she is facilitating or working with --always posing thoughtful questions that help a group to explore new options or be open to alternative possibilities. ​She helps people think out-of-the-box.
Shana brings energy and passion to the projects she works on. She is always upbeat and optimistic about the possibilities of the work of current and future projects.
Marianne Raimondo, Ph.D.
Director, Health Care Administration and
Executive Director of the Institute for Education in Healthcare
Rhode Island College
Shana's knowledge of employer relations, educational advancement, both at the collegiate level and K12, event management, and expertise in outreach was a huge advantage to our entire office. She put this skillset to work to deliver high quality programs and give both workforce and curriculum recommendations at the state level, with an understanding of employer needs and job-seeker skills.
Helene Macedo, RN
President
Rhode Island Hospital United Nurses & Allied Professionals Local 5098
As the Project Manager for the year long XQ+RI Planning Grant, Shana worked tirelessly to organize and facilitate conversations with various stakeholders on redesigning the high school experience to meet the changing needs of students and the world around them. Along the way she planned and facilitated meetings, collected and analyzed data, and was a key player in the design of our High School Redesign Vision.
Deborah DiBiase, Ed.D
Principal
Mt. Hope High School
PAST PARTNERSHIPS
Meaningful Collaborations
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
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Recognized by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) as one of four 2021 XQ+RI College and Career Ambassadors, I bring statewide and national experience in education transformation, high school redesign, and career-connected learning.
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I co-authored the 256-page XQ+RI Education Transformation Project, developing the School Redesign Plan, Pilot Portfolio, Implementation Framework, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy for the initiative. As part of this work, I partnered with leadership to visit innovative K–12 institutions nationwide, exploring new models of student-centered learning and workforce-aligned education.
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I was the first to bring the Robert F. Kennedy / Speak Truth to Power Defender Curriculum to Rhode Island, embedding human rights education and equitable storytelling into classrooms through interactive, often virtual, student experiences.
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I also presented at the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner Summit, helping bridge higher education and healthcare workforce pipelines through curriculum alignment and skill mapping.
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Additionally, I’ve developed strategic partnerships with a cross-section of industry and community organizations, creating internship and experiential learning opportunities for high school students and educators—strengthening career pathways and preparing students with 21st-century skills for success in both college and the workforce.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IS AT THE CORE
For more than 15 years, I have been a dedicated advocate for Real-World Learning, student engagement, and equitable access to high-quality education across K–12 schools, higher education, and workforce development.
My work focuses on creating pathways that connect learning to life—helping students build the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to thrive in college, career, and beyond.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Advised on skills for High Wage/High Growth model, workplace readiness and all aspects to gain high quality employment for underserved communities. Facilitated state-wide convenings to make recommendations for aligning healthcare curriculum with industry standards in both high school and Post-secondary education.
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