Prior to joining WestEd, Stephanie served as a turnaround principal in Arizona at a Title One school. By building a leadership team and staff who focused on high yield strategies, the school became an A rated Arizona School, A+ School of Excellence, ICLE Model School for Growth, and Stephanie was named a top ten principal in Arizona for growth. The staff committed to changing the school culture with a system of high school wide expectations; using a research-based curriculum with fidelity; and using data effectively to focus on growth. Stephanie holds an Ed.S. in Leadership (Oakland University), M.Ed. in Media & Technology (Eastern Michigan University), and a B.A. in Journalism. (Grand Valley State University). She has extensive knowledge through continued doctoral level courses and leadership experiences in effective K-12 organizations.