Kris Scallon

An experienced, dynamic, and compassionate K-12 educator, Kris is dedicated to facilitating professional learning and providing coaching that drives impactful changes in teaching practices, student achievement, and instructional effectiveness. She leads research-based school improvement initiatives with a focus on root cause analysis, strategic planning, and targeted coaching to create lasting positive outcomes in education.

Her areas of expertise include leadership for teacher collaboration, adult learning theory, and advancing data-driven continuous improvement efforts that foster teacher efficacy. Her mission is to educate with optimism and courage, fostering belonging and ensuring equitable opportunities for all.

With extensive experience across multiple school districts, Kris has specialized in both special and general education while leading K-8 out-of-school time initiatives. Her career includes serving as a principal and assistant principal in diverse educational settings, where she prioritized creating inclusive and effective learning environments.

Recognized as the principal of a Minnesota Department of Education Reward School for significant progress in closing achievement gaps, she has also presented nationally on Responsive Classroom approaches and served as a panelist for the Comparative and International Education Society. Most recently, she completed specialized training in structured literacy for multilingual learners and students with dyslexia.

She holds a Doctorate in Education, a Specialist degree in Educational Administration, a master’s degree in special education, and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education.

With a strong educational foundation and a commitment to lifelong learning, Kris brings a deep understanding of instructional leadership, adult learning theory, and effective instructional practices to her role as an educational consultant.

Jen Geoffroy

Prior to joining Instructional Empowerment, Jen Geoffroy served the students of DC Public Schools in a variety of capacities for over twenty years. She began her career as an English as a Second Language teacher, transitioned to a fourth and fifth grade teacher, became an Instructional Coach, a Manager of the Instructional Coaching Program, and wrapped up her career in DC after nine years as an elementary principal.

Jen was a Middle Childhood Generalist National Board Certified Teacher, Editorial Advisor for NAESP’s Principal Magazine, and a 2017 ASCD Emerging Leader. Additionally, she has presented on SEL and equity at national conferences and has published several articles. Prior to her career in Washington, DC, she spent three years as an English Language instructor at Tatsuno Senior High School in Japan.

Jen is a native of Massachusetts and received an undergraduate degree in International Relations from Boston University. She holds two master’s degrees from American University, one in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and one in Elementary Education, as well as a Executive Master’s in Leadership from Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business. Jen is currently completing her Ed.D. in Administration and Supervision at the University of Virginia.

Jamie Harris

Principal
Warm Springs Middle School
Morgan County, WV

Meghan Powell

ELA Teacher
Warm Springs Middle School

Karen Reed

Special Education Teacher
Warm Springs Middle School

Teresa Dowdell-Brown

Principal Southside Estates