STEPHANIE SKOLASINSKI
Green Bay,USA
Summary
Equity-driven School Psychologist and Systems Coach with over 20 years of experience supporting students with disabilities through evidence-based behavioral interventions and inclusive educational practices. Highly skilled in conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and designing professional learning that builds educator and family capacity. Proven track record in coaching district and school teams to apply high-leverage practices, data-based decision-making, and culturally responsive strategies to improve student outcomes. Skilled in developing professional learning tools, facilitating statewide training, and leading systems-level improvements aligned to CCR-IEP processes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach
Two Rivers Public School District
08.2023 - Current
- Train and coach elementary and secondary teachers to improve learning outcomes by leveraging assessment data, high-impact strategies, and collaborative instructional practices.
- Systematically train and coach special education staff to conduct functional behavioral assessments, develop behavior intervention plans that align with unique disability-related needs and monitor response to intervention.
- Facilitate the design and implementation of systematic processes to identify and support students requiring additional academic or behavioral interventions.
- Facilitated the design and implementation of a multi-tiered system of support, including identifying students needing help beyond universal instruction and training staff on establishing baselines, setting goals, and using short cycles of continuous improvement.
- Guide the district student services team to align social emotional behavioral universal instruction and interventions.
- Mentor teacher teams through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Implementation Trials and Co-Plan, Co-Serve, Co-Learn (C3) meetings to promote inclusive and accessible instruction.
- Design and facilitate meeting structures and agendas that foster participation, courageous conversations, consensus building, and collaborative decision-making.
Technical Assistance Coordinator and Implementation Coach
Wisconsin Response to Intervention (RtI) Center
07.2014 - 06.2023
- State-funded nonprofit supporting school systems in examining inequities caused by policies, practices, and beliefs, implementing evidence-based practices, and using data to build more equitable education systems.
- Trained and coached hundreds of Wisconsin schools in the successful implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
- Led and supported implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) PBIS and integrated frameworks (mental health, trauma-informed care, and restorative practices) across hundreds of Wisconsin schools, emphasizing systems alignment and sustainability.
- Designed and facilitated engaging virtual and in-person professional development sessions for groups of 5 to 150+ individuals across the state including multi-day training series.
- Served on the Technical Assistance Network for Improvement; trained on ESSA identifications and the continuous improvement process.
- Managed multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously, including content development for an annual conference attended by 1,100+ school and district leaders, developing training for school and district leadership, providing technical assistance to 100+ schools and districts, and leading the continuous improvement team.
- Developed and distributed surveys to assess program impact, ensuring outcomes were met through one-hour Zoom sessions, with 99% of participants reporting successful achievement of intended outcomes and 97% leaving with actionable steps.
- Created diverse instructional content and facilitated virtual learning experiences using tools like Zoom; evaluated outcomes with post-session feedback—99% of participants met objectives, 97% reported actionable takeaways.
- Collaborated with the Wisconsin Department of Instruction to align communication and support including co-presenting on mental health and wellness, trauma-informed care, and positive behavior interventions and supports.
- Assisted in revision of the Wisconsin Coaching Competency Practice Profile.
School Psychologist
Unified School District of De Pere
08.1999 - 07.2014
- Data-driven and student-centered professional committed to continuous improvement and using data to optimize student success. Adept at analyzing student performance data and refining instructional practices to foster inclusive, high-impact learning environments. Served as a strategic partner to school and district leadership, advancing equity-centered systems change through professional learning, team coaching, and collaborative decision-making.
- Coached leadership teams to shift from deficit-based to systems-focused improvement strategies, positively impacting services for 6,000+ students.
- Facilitated 2,000+ collaborative meetings and learning sessions with diverse stakeholders to advance shared leadership and data-informed decision-making.
- Partnered with school and district leadership to implement evidence-based practices and advance systems-level improvements.
- Led the design and implementation of data-driven interventions, coaching teachers and educational teams on best practices for meeting diverse student needs and enhancing learning outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify student strengths and areas for improvement, using the data to inform instructional strategies and personalize support.
- Built strong relationships with educators, families, and community stakeholders through facilitating over 2,000 meetings and professional development sessions to promote collaboration and foster student-centered environments.
- Interpreted and applied school board policy, federal/state legislation, and district procedures to make informed decisions affecting student outcomes in a collaborative, compliance-focused environment.
- Coordinated 50+ community volunteers annually, including recruitment, scheduling, and placement based on teacher needs to support classroom instruction and student engagement.
Education
Master of Education - School Psychology
University of Wisconsin
La Crosse, WIBachelor of Science - Psychology and Human Development
University of Wisconsin
Green Bay, WISkills
- Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)
- Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
- CCR-IEP Development
- Positive
- Specially Designed Instruction
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
- Multi-Level System of Supports
- Transformational Coaching
- Adult Learning Principles
- Professional Learning Design & Facilitation
- Virtual & In-Person Training Delivery
- Equity
- Culturally Responsive Practices
- Data Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Implementation Science
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Inclusion
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Zoom
- Thinkific
- Canva
- Slack
Certification
- Associate Certified Coach (ACC) International Coaching Federation, Lexington, KY
- Accredited Professional Training Program and Certification Lumia, Los Angeles, CA
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Two Rivers Public School District
08.2023 - Current
Technical Assistance Coordinator and Implementation Coach
Wisconsin Response to Intervention (RtI) Center
07.2014 - 06.2023
School Psychologist
Unified School District of De Pere
08.1999 - 07.2014
Master of Education - School Psychology
University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Human Development
University of Wisconsin
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