Impact
On this page, you’ll find stories and feedback from the amazing districts, teachers, and students I’ve had the privilege to work with. Their words say it best when it comes to the difference we’ve made together and the lasting impact of support that’s real, practical, and personal.
Rahway Public Schools
Leadership Team Professional Development
Dr. Tiffany Beer, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Dr. Rachel Lella proved to be an invaluable asset in our district's efforts to strengthen professional learning. Her expertise in guiding the creation and implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) was evident from the outset. She didn't just tell us what to do; she skillfully facilitated our own collaborative process, ensuring that the PLCs we developed were truly reflective of our team's needs and context. Her ability to ask insightful questions and keep us focused was remarkable, and we emerged with a clear and actionable framework for our PLCs.
Furthermore, Dr. Lella's organization and facilitation of our administrative EdCamp were exceptional. She created a dynamic and engaging atmosphere that fostered genuine peer-to-peer learning and networking. The event was well-structured yet flexible, allowing for organic conversations and the exploration of topics that were most relevant to our administrative team. The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many citing it as one of the most valuable professional development experiences they've had. Dr. Lella possesses a deep understanding of educational leadership and a talent for empowering educators. Her approach is collaborative, supportive, and results-oriented.
I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Rachel Lella to any district looking to enhance their professional learning initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Westwood Regional School District
Literacy Professional Development
Rachel Mejias, Assistant Principal
Dr. Lella delivered a professional, research-based session on guided reading and strategy groups that reflected best practices rather than the philosophies of any single program. Her organized and engaging style, as well as her ability to seamlessly build a strong rapport with teachers, encouraged open dialogue and meaningful reflection. The immediate applicability of her strategies received overwhelmingly positive feedback from staff. Thank you, Dr. Lella, we look forward to future opportunities to partner with you.