Meet Our Team
Learning-Focused professionals are dedicated to your success.
Don Marlett
Head Honcho / CEO
Don has been an educator for 25+ years. Before joining Learning-Focused, he taught High School and Middle School Science and was a school administrator. Don leads school evaluations focused on implementing High Yield Strategies. In addition, he partners with various states to support leaders and presents at numerous leadership and education conferences across the country. Don leads resource and material development, provides leadership training and coaching, and coaches educators on the implementation of the High-Yield strategies.
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Melissa Marlett
Operations Wizard
Melissa, an educator for almost 30 years, coordinates all events, workshops, and sales efforts. She’s your go-to resource for anything you need to ensure things run smoothly.
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Shannon Thompson
CFO/Visioneer
Shannon, an educator for over 30 years, is our resident number ninja and provides insight and guidance on products, resources and services.
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Ashley Thompson
Client Services Guru
Ashley, an educator for over 30 years, works supports clients and coordinates services that empower educators and leaders.
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Lindsey Hampton
Right-Hand Hero / Consultant
Lindsey brings Learning-Focused to life through the design of impactful materials, resources, courses, and workshops. She also works hand-in-hand with educators to put powerful strategies into action.
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Bessie Criscione
School Success Superstar
As a Learning-Focused Specialist, Bessie partners with teachers and school leaders to drive meaningful instructional change and accelerate academic success.
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Catherine Schwoebel
School Success Superstar
Our resident social media expert, and, as a Learning-Focused Specialist, Catherine partners with teachers and school leaders to drive meaningful instructional change and accelerate academic success.
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Dustin Dalton
School Success Superstar
As a Learning-Focused Specialist, Dustin partners with teachers and school leaders to drive meaningful instructional change and accelerate academic success.
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Lisa Tate
School Success Superstar
As a Learning-Focused Specialist, Lisa partners with teachers and school leaders to drive meaningful instructional change and accelerate academic success.
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Melinda Vickers
School Success Superstar
As a Learning-Focused Specialist, Melinda partners with teachers and school leaders to drive meaningful instructional change and accelerate academic success.
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Shelly Black
School Success Superstar
As a Learning-Focused Specialist, Shelly partners with teachers and school leaders to drive meaningful instructional change and accelerate academic success.
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Sherri Connell
School Success Superstar
As a Learning-Focused Specialist, Sherri partners with teachers and school leaders to drive meaningful instructional change and accelerate academic success.
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Tracy Easterling
School Success Superstar
As a Learning-Focused Specialist, Tracy partners with teachers and school leaders to drive meaningful instructional change and accelerate academic success.
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Vonda Beavers
School Success Superstar
As a Learning-Focused Specialist, Vonda partners with teachers and school leaders to drive meaningful instructional change and accelerate academic success.
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Wanda Humphrey
School Success Superstar
As a Learning-Focused Specialist, Wanda partners with teachers and school leaders to drive meaningful instructional change and accelerate academic success.
