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Having a differentiation tool is a starting point. How educators use it makes the difference. In this panel, district-level leaders and school-based educators who have driven significant student growth share their research-based and proven practices. Find out how they use classroom technology that makes differentiation genuinely high-impact, not just present, across the full range of instruction, from core Tier 1 teaching through targeted support.
You will learn how to:
- Apply what the research says makes differentiation effective — and how to put it into practice.
- Build real teacher buy-in that lasts beyond onboarding, the way leading districts do.
- Engage students and keep families informed and confident in how differentiation tools are used.
- Embed differentiation into the instructional day with practical scheduling and routine models.
- Monitor usage and engagement with simple checks that keep tools and strategies purposeful over time.
- Explore examples spanning whole-class Tier 1 instruction through targeted intervention.
Chief Academic Officer, Watauga County Schools
Watauga County Schools consistently ranks in the top 5 school districts in North Carolina. Dr. Bettis has served as an elementary teacher, curriculum coordinator, school & district administrator, and a university adjunct lecturer. He is “forever a teacher” and is passionate about supporting teachers in their work to provide quality instruction for all students.
Erika Saldana
Principal, Kennedy-Zapata Elementary School
She earned both her Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education with a Bilingual Specialization and her Master’s in Educational Administration from Texas A&M International University. With 19 years in education, Mrs. Saldana spent 16 years teaching Pre-K through 4th grade and held leadership roles including Cheer Sponsor and National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) Sponsor. As an administrator, she has led initiatives in PBIS, School Safety, MTSS, data-driven instruction, and teacher development. She leads with heart, believing that strong relationships and equity-driven practices are the foundation for student success.
Brigette Anderson
Principal, Martin Bluff Elementary School
Brigette Anderson is the Principal of Martin Bluff Elementary School in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Mississippi. Under her leadership, Martin Bluff has consistently performed above the state average, ranking in the top 30% of Mississippi schools.
Tyrone Holmes
CIO, Curriculum Associates
For over two decades, Tyrone has led transformative professional experiences in Mathematics for educators at senior levels, and is called upon by district leadership to consult on equitable learning through discourse and high student engagement. At present, Tyrone designs and conducts thought-leader think tanks on data and instructional practices that drive strong outcomes in schools.
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