Lisa Westman is an instructional coach specializing in differentiation for Skokie School District 73.5 in suburban Chicago. She taught middle school gifted humanities, ELA, and SS for twelve years before becoming a coach. You can find out more about Lisa by visiting www.lisawestman.com and by connecting with her on Twitter @lisa_westman.

Stephanie Larenas is an instructional coach for grades 1-5. Before her three years as a coach, she taught fourth grade, often taking on many instructional leadership roles within the district. She enjoys working closely with teachers to differentiate learning in unique ways for a wide range of student needs.