Katie Novak, EdDEducation Consultant, PresidentKatie Novak, Ed.D. is an internationally renowned education consultant, a practicing leader in education, and author of 4 books published by CAST Professional Publishing. Katie designs and presents workshops both nationally and internationally focusing on implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and universally designed leadership.Lindie JohnsonChief Operating OfficerLindie is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Novak Educational Consulting and oversees all marketing, design, and, communications. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Brown University and a certificate from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Lindie has two children and is based in Barrington, RI. Kristan Rodriguez, PhDStrategic PartnerDr. Kristan Rodriguez is a strategic partner at Novak Educational Consulting, is co-author of Universally Designed Leadership, and has served as a teacher, principal, curriculum coordinator and superintendent. Kristan holds a Ph.D in Education Administration from Boston College.Tara TrainorEducation Consultant, Online Course InstructorWith twenty years of experience in elementary and secondary education, Tara is one of the most creative, innovative educators today. With undergraduate degrees in special education and psychology and a graduate degree in reading and language, Tara has the unique perspective of practicing UDL as a special educator, a reading interventionist and a classroom teacher.Thomas ThibodeauEducation Consultant, IA Virtual Module Video Editor, Virtual Module Content ProviderTom Thibodeau is the co-author of UDL in the Cloud and currently oversees and provides online professional development courses with Katie Novak. Tom has also been an assistant provost at the New England Institute of Technology in East Greenwich, RI for 15 years.Andratesha FritzgeraldEducation Consultant, Virtual Module Content Provider, Virtual Technical AssistanceAndratesha Fritzgerald is a high school and urban education expert who is committed to excellence in urban education. She has worked in urban education for over fifteen years as a teacher, building leader and currently at the district level in urban school district in Ohio. Zach SmithEducation Consultant, Online Course InstructorZach Smith is a District Instructional Specialist within Sanger Unified School District and Educational Consultant and Online Course Instructor with Novak Educational Consulting. Zach spends most of his day at Sanger as a key figure facilitating the district-wide roll-out of Universal Design for Learning.Juan Gallardo, M.Ed.Education ConsultantJuan Gallardo, M.Ed. has been a teacher for over 15 years, is a published author of 6 novels, and he is currently a Magnet Coordinator in Texas. Juan is an emerging UDL consultant spreading the good word of Universal Design in the US and the Spanish speaking world.Melissa Toland, M.Ed.Instructional Coach, Online Course InstructorMelissa Toland, M.Ed. is a passionate UDL advocate with a strong belief in the power of universal design to transform education for all learners.Greg Boerio, Ed.S.Education ConsultantGregory Boerio, Ed.S. Certificate, NCSP, is the Director of Academics and Outreach at The Rich Center for Autism and works as an education consultant for Novak Educational Consulting. Mirko J. ChardinEducation Consultant, Keynote Speaker, Strategic PartnerMirko J. Chardin is a literacy and middle school education expert and currently serves as the Founding Principal of the Putnam Avenue Upper School in Cambridge, MA, a new middle school established as part of the city's Innovation Agenda to bring greater equity to middle school aged children.Jennifer QuinnEducation Consultant, IA Technical Assistance Coordinator, Technical Assistance ProviderJennifer Quinn holds a M.Ed. in Reading and Language for all grade levels. She has a strong knowledge base and background in reading, language arts, spelling, writing, the co-teaching model, assessment, integration of technology as a teaching and learning tool, and universally designed instruction.
