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EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING
&
 

HIGH SCHOOL

TRANSFORMATION

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As an Educational Consultant specializing in High School Reform, I collaborate with organizations to drive transformative initiatives that prioritize equity and access for underserved students. Through student-centered approaches and engaging real-world experiences, I am committed to advocating for inclusive and dynamic education.

 

I work with organizations, non-profits, policymakers, and directly with schools and students to ensure they have the necessary tools and projects, internships and work experience to graduate with 21st-century skills applicable to both higher education and the workforce.

Educational Reform
Grounded in Equity & Real World Learning 

PROJECT SHOWCASE

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Coached and mentored students in their efforts to find viable solutions to real-world business challenges that organizations faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Skills for RI Future/PrepareRI

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. â€‹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

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EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

  1. Selected by the Rhode Island Department of Education as one of four 2021 XQ+RI College and Career Ambassadors for the State of Rhode Island.

  2. First to bring the Robert F. Kennedy/ Speak Truth to Power Defender curriculum to Rhode Island, with the goal of embedding equitable human rights stories as told through the eyes of the defender, often virtually via video conferencing into the classroom.

  3. Presented a summit for RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner to develop curriculum syntheses between higher education and the healthcare workforce.

  4. Co-wrote the 256 page XQ+RI  Education Transformation Project, which included: School Redesign, Pilot Portfolio, Implementation Plan and Stakeholder Engagement Portfolio. To support the effort, I also accompanied the Principal, as we travelled around the United States and met with leaders from public to private to studio-model institutions looking at new and innovative deliveries of K12 education. 

  5. Developed strategic partnerships and created internship opportunities with a cross section of industries throughout the State of Rhode Island to the benefit of high school students and educators.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IS AT THE CORE

For the past 15 years, I have worked as a dedicated advocate for all individuals to have Real World Learning experiences and equitable access to high quality education in K12, college and the workforce.

HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL

Designed and brokered internship placements, created sustainable mentorship programs, coached on all aspects of workplace readiness and modeled essential skills.

COLLEGE LEVEL

Developed and marketed programs, taught First Year Experience Seminar, coached students on academic probation to achieve excellence in school, coached Honor students on high achieving performance skills, served as an Academic Advisor.

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.

SCHOOL REFORM

Developed equitable and relevant programs for 21st century education. Coached and mentored students to find viable solutions real-world problems. 

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