ABOUT OUR WORK
We specialize in teaching foundations, emphasizing positive behavior supports and the implementation of universal design to meet diverse learning needs.
In our consulting work, we facilitate children's learning by empowering the adults who surround them to develop their own skills and knowledge.
Our approach is strengths based -- building on what works and looking at families and organizations as whole systems composed of unique individuals.
We specialize in teaching foundations, emphasizing positive behavior supports and the implementation of universal design to meet diverse learning needs.
In our consulting work, we facilitate children's learning by empowering the adults who surround them to develop their own skills and knowledge.
Our approach is strengths based -- building on what works and looking at families and organizations as whole systems composed of unique individuals.
FOUNDER | LEAD CONSULTANT
Alexis Filippini, PhD, has supported children, teachers, schools, and families in a variety of roles since 2002, including bilingual reading interventionist, behavioral clinician, assistant professor of special education (San Francisco State University), executive director, and most recently dean of teaching and learning K-8.
Alexis is the executive director of Words in the Wild, a non-profit organization that fosters reading skills and builds children's relationships with learning and school through programs like WordLab, Summer Camp, and 1-to-1 tutoring.
She also serves as a literacy site coach for San Francisco Unified School District through the federal grant CALI Reads.
Dr. Filippini earned her MA and PhD degrees in special education with an emphasis in cognitive science from UC Santa Barbara, and a BA in linguistics (yes, she likes the beach!). She also holds a California Education Specialist Credential: Mild/Moderate Disabilities with English Learner and Autism Authorizations, speaks Spanish, and enjoys gardening, cooking, and eating.
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Alexis Filippini, PhD, has supported children, teachers, schools, and families in a variety of roles since 2002, including bilingual reading interventionist, behavioral clinician, assistant professor of special education (San Francisco State University), executive director, and most recently dean of teaching and learning K-8.
Alexis is the executive director of Words in the Wild, a non-profit organization that fosters reading skills and builds children's relationships with learning and school through programs like WordLab, Summer Camp, and 1-to-1 tutoring.
She also serves as a literacy site coach for San Francisco Unified School District through the federal grant CALI Reads.
Dr. Filippini earned her MA and PhD degrees in special education with an emphasis in cognitive science from UC Santa Barbara, and a BA in linguistics (yes, she likes the beach!). She also holds a California Education Specialist Credential: Mild/Moderate Disabilities with English Learner and Autism Authorizations, speaks Spanish, and enjoys gardening, cooking, and eating.
Schedule here with Alexis
ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT
Erin Pollack, MFA, is a strengths-based leader who knows and values educators in order to foster their growth and reflection. Focused on building upon the strengths of an institution, Erin has engaged in curriculum reviews, faculty coaching and valuation, schedule design, classroom management, and interdisciplinary initiatives. With over 20 years of school experience, she has served as a middle and upper school classroom teacher, class dean, dean of academics, and dean of teaching and learning. Erin earned her B.A. in English from Denison University (Ohio) and her MFA in English (Writing) from the University of Utah.
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ASSOCIATE CONSULTANTS | ADVISORS
Associate consultants with expertise in mental health, cultural competence, classroom community, and other specialties join projects as coaches, collaborators, or advisors as needed.
Erin Pollack, MFA, is a strengths-based leader who knows and values educators in order to foster their growth and reflection. Focused on building upon the strengths of an institution, Erin has engaged in curriculum reviews, faculty coaching and valuation, schedule design, classroom management, and interdisciplinary initiatives. With over 20 years of school experience, she has served as a middle and upper school classroom teacher, class dean, dean of academics, and dean of teaching and learning. Erin earned her B.A. in English from Denison University (Ohio) and her MFA in English (Writing) from the University of Utah.
Schedule here with Erin
ASSOCIATE CONSULTANTS | ADVISORS
Associate consultants with expertise in mental health, cultural competence, classroom community, and other specialties join projects as coaches, collaborators, or advisors as needed.