Meet our Experts
Andrew F. Morrill - Relational Leadership, Organizational Capacity, Policy and Advocacy Specialist
Andrew F. Morrill is an accomplished education leader with more than 30 years of experience spanning classroom teaching, statewide association leadership, and national-level consulting. He has led large-scale school improvement and leadership development initiatives at WestEd and worked directly with state and local education agencies to design needs assessments, logic models, strategic plans, and continuous-improvement systems that elevate instructional capacity and student outcomes. Previously, as President and Vice President of the Arizona Education Association, Andrew guided policy, governance, and grassroots advocacy while building professional learning and leadership pipelines across the state. He blends practical classroom experience with policy and program design expertise, specializing in principal coaching, professional development, stakeholder engagement, and program evaluation, and is a trusted partner for districts and state agencies seeking sustainable, evidence-based strategies for equitable school improvement.
Jaime G. Tejada- Innovative Leadership and School Turn Around Specialist
Jaime G. Tejada is a veteran educational leader with over 20 years of experience in school improvement, instructional leadership, and alternative education systems. He has directed multiple school transformations, most notably at Robert L. Duffy High School, where he implemented curriculum alignment, targeted interventions, and community partnerships that increased graduation rates, credit attainment, and overall student achievement. His expertise spans turnaround strategies, curriculum alignment, data-driven interventions, teacher coaching, CTE pathway development, and culturally responsive practices. As a consultant, Jaime supports schools, districts, and educational organizations in developing strategic plans, implementing instructional systems, and delivering measurable results in student achievement and organizational effectiveness.
Naureen Hasan- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Specialist
Naureen Hasan is an accomplished educational leader with over two decades of experience in curriculum design, instructional leadership, and school improvement. As Founder and Principal Consultant of Q Consult LLC, she has successfully secured charter approvals, developed K-12 curricula, and guided schools in implementing innovative instructional frameworks and blended learning models. She has served as a principal, curriculum specialist, and evaluator with Cognia, leading initiatives in teacher mentorship, data-driven decision-making, and equity-focused school transformation. Recognized through multiple teaching awards and measurable gains in student proficiency , Naureen brings expertise in strategic planning, professional development, accreditation, and community engagement. She partners with schools, districts, and organizations to design sustainable systems and deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for students and educators.
Sandy Ramirez -Accountability, College and Career Program Development
Sandy Ramirez is a bilingual education leader with over 15 years of experience in school improvement, equity-centered program design, and supporting high-risk student populations. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, Sandy excels at engaging diverse school communities and advancing student achievement through culturally responsive practices. Her expertise includes program development, instructional alignment, state compliance, and audit documentation to strengthen long-term school performance. She has designed trauma-informed and community-based models that improve outcomes for underserved learners, while also building comprehensive onboarding systems and strategic partnerships that connect schools with community organizations and businesses. Sandy is highly skilled in professional development, instructional coaching, and leadership mentoring, with a strong record of building educator capacity and retention systems in turnaround schools. Proficient in digital tools, LMS platforms, and data analysis systems, Sandy leverages technology and analytics to drive continuous improvement and equitable outcomes.