Building Capacity for Sustainable School Improvement

The Region 4 School Improvement Team partners with district and campus leaders to build leadership capacity, strengthen systems, and support effective performance management.

We work alongside leaders in school systems and individual campuses as they implement the Effective Schools Framework (ESF), meet state‑required accountability interventions, and engage in ongoing continuous improvement efforts.


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The Region 4 School Improvement Team serves as District Advancement Champions for school districts in the Region 4 service area. By collaborating with the District Coordinator of School Improvement (DCSI) and district and campus leadership teams, the School Improvement Team helps drive systemic changes to improve student outcomes and foster sustainable school transformation.

Capacity Building

Providing professional learning and resources to strengthen leadership and instructional practices at the district and campus level.

Coordinated Support

Facilitating communication and collaboration among ESC, district, and school leaders to ensure alignment and the effective implementation of innovative high-leverage improvement strategies.

Compliance and Reporting

Ensuring that schools submit federal and state school improvement reports.

Improvement Plan Development

Guiding schools in developing comprehensive data-driven improvement or turnaround plans.

Data Analysis and Progress Monitoring

Collecting and analyzing data to inform school improvement strategies and monitor school performance using qualitative and quantitative data.

Case Management

Providing customized guidance and support, monitoring progress, and supporting performance management systems.

TIP and ESF Facilitation

Facilitating ESF and Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) sessions to align goals, monitor implementation, and drive accountability.

ESF Diagnostic Process

Identifying priorities, informing decision-making, and strengthening improvement planning through the ESF Diagnostic Process.


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Dr. Tiffany Williams

  • Title: Assistant Director
  • Years of Experience: 23 Years
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Danielle Frei

  • Title: Regional Coordinator
  • Years of Experience: 30 Years
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Nicole Jenkins

  • Title: Regional Coordinator
  • Years of Experience: 18 Years
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Dr. Jyoti Malhan

  • Title: Regional Coordinator
  • Years of Experience: 23 Years
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Dr. Renee O’Neal

  • Title: Regional Coordinator
  • Years of Experience: 34 Years
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Kimberly Thompson

  • Title: Regional Coordinator
  • Years of Experience: 19 Years
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Dr. Porsha Dudley

  • Title: Regional Coordinator
  • Years of Experience: 21 Years
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