The Science of Reading in Secondary Schools
Get to Know the Coach
Dr. Francene Garrett holds a Bachelors of Arts degree with a specialization in Vocal Performance, a Masters of Science degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology, and a Doctoral degree in Administrative Leadership & Supervision for Teaching and Learning. During her twenty one yeard in education, Fran has served as a Teacher, Instruction and Personalized Learning Lead, Instructional Coach, Title I Lead, Consultant, Assistant Principal, and a Secondary Program Specialist. Dr. Garrett currently serves as an Instructional Lead Teacher for teaching and learning in the metropolitan area of Atlanta and a Clinical Supervisor at Western Governors University. Fran has had the privilege to work as a consultant in higher education with Morehouse School of Medicine and Gordon State College in the areas of formative assessment practices and STEM. In 2021, Fran was selected as a member of the inaugural group of Fellows for the educational non-profit Learn Fresh which allowed her to develop and pilot a literacy project. She is the mother of one, an avid reader, and enjoys traveling and listening to music. Fran prides herself on being a change agent in the field of education through the use of practical, relevant, and engaging professional development, consulting, and coaching. She believes in the importance of the integration of cutting edge technology in teaching and learning and the implementation of effective transformational leadership.
“Every Child, Every Day!”
Consulting
Curriculum & Instruction-Tutoring-Teaching & Learning-Culturally Responsive Practices-Technology-School Improvement
Educational Consultant 2013-Present • Develop, Redesign, and Revise Literacy Curriculum  for Middle Grades• Lead, design, and implement formative assessment practices • Develop and lead Professional Development on best practices for quality instruction • Mentor new teachers • Develop Title I Plan and Budget • Develop and design Digital Learning Pathways for adults and secondary students • Monitor student achievement and aggregate data • Develop and implement Coaching Cycle • Root Cause Analysis• Comprehensive Needs Assessment•
School Improvement • Business Coach
Courageously Cultivating Leadership
Leadership Development In Education, Business, and Life