Each month In Focus will highlight a member of the Learning Development team by featuring authentic voices speaking to how the team member’s support honors the department’s mission, to build capacity in all we serve, each day. Our inaugural issue has Dr. Nicole Holt, Director of Learning Development, stepping into the spotlight. Dr. Holt is currently in her second year as the director of learning development following five years as a classroom teacher, six years as principal of Holland Elementary, and three years as principal of Sherwood Elementary.

Tabitha Eutsler, a 3rd grade teacher at Jeffries Elementary, described Dr. Holt’s leadership of the Professional Learning Advisory Committee by explaining, “During these meetings Dr. Holt inspires me with her willingness to listen to all ideas, synthesize that information, and come to a conclusion that is best for all, ultimately best for our students.” Kerri Bruce, Learning Coach at Holland Elementary, added, “Dr. Holt builds the efficacy of the people she works with by working shoulder to shoulder with them while demonstrating what it looks like to be the lead learner in a building or department.”