Sharon V. Kramer

Sharon V. Kramer, PhD, knows first hand the demands and rewards of working in a professional learning community. Sharon served as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction of Kildeer Countryside School District 96 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. In this position she ensured all students were prepared to enter Adlai E. Stevenson High School, a model PLC.

A seasoned educator, Sharon has taught in the elementary, middle, and high school classrooms and served as principal, director of elementary education, assistant superintendent, and a university professor. These experiences have shaped her commitment to learning for ALL students.

As a leader in the field, she emphasizes the importance of creating and using quality assessments as a continual part of the learning process. She has been referred to as an “educators educator” by teachers, schools, and districts that she has partnered with. As an author, presenter, and educational coach, Sharon has been instrumental in improving schools across the nation from the ground up. She knows the unique challenges and opportunities educators who serve youth at risk face and offers practical solutions to these real world problems.

Dr. Kramer earned a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Loyola University of Chicago. She is the author of the book Leveraging PLCs for School Improvement. She is also a contributing author to the books It’s About Time, Collaborative Teacher and Teacher as Assessment Leader, an award winning publication.

To learn more about Sharon’s work follow @DrKramer1 on Twitter.

To book Sharon V. Kramer for professional development, contact pd@solution-tree.com.