Lindsay Deacon
About Lindsay Deacon
Lindsay Deacon serves as the Instructional Coaching Coordinator at NWEA, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in educational leadership and instructional coaching, she has authored a blog post on building credibility in her field and has worked directly with teachers throughout her career.
Work at NWEA
Lindsay Deacon has been serving as the Instructional Coaching Coordinator at NWEA since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing instructional practices and supporting educators in their professional development. Her work is centered in Portland, Oregon, where she collaborates with various educational stakeholders to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Lindsay Deacon has a strong educational background in leadership and teaching. She studied at the Kansas University Center for Research on Learning, where she focused on Educational Leadership and Administration, achieving Instructional Coaching Level 1 & 2 between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, she earned her Initial Administrator's License and a Master's in Teaching from Concordia University-Portland, further solidifying her expertise in educational leadership.
Background
Lindsay Deacon has extensive experience in the field of education. Prior to her current role at NWEA, she worked as an Adjunct Faculty member at Concordia University Portland from 2015 to 2020. She also served as a Lead Instructional Coach and School Improvement Specialist at Portland Public Schools for 12 years, where she directly supported teachers and contributed to school improvement initiatives.
Achievements
Lindsay Deacon has authored a blog post focused on building credibility as an instructional coach, reflecting on her experiences and insights in the field. She also shares her reflections on her early days as an instructional coach through her blog writings, contributing to the discourse on instructional coaching and professional development.
Current Role at Corwin Press
Since 2014, Lindsay Deacon has worked as an Instructional Coaching & High Impact Learning Author Consultant at Corwin Press. In this capacity, she provides expertise in instructional coaching and contributes to the development of high-impact learning resources for educators.