Canada/Outside U.S.

Senior Professional Learning Executive

Kelly Valentine-Schultz is Corwin’s Professional Learning Advisor for the Midwest states as well as supporting international work throughout Eastern Canada, Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. With 15+ years’ experience consulting and working with K-12 schools, districts and leadership organizations, Kelly takes pride in partnering with her clients on systemic professional learning solutions ultimately maximizing impact on student learning and achievement.

A lifelong learner and an advocate for her clients, Kelly is passionate about implementing globally renowned research, best practices and amplifying school and district culture where students feel safe, thrive and engage deeply in learning. Kelly holds an M.B.A with an emphasis in Leadership Development from Regis University in Denver, a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication and a B.A. in International Studies from the University of Northern Colorado. An avid outdoors enthusiast, Kelly loves spending time hiking and biking throughout Colorado with her husband and their four-footed furry crew, including their fun-loving pups and a trio of horses.

Contact Kelly to:

• Design a comprehensive PD plan to align with your unique goals for maximum impact
• Bring in a speaker for a district-wide or regional, or state-wide event
• Support state level or provincial level initiatives
• Connect you with the best Subject Matter Experts
• Find out about Events in your area
• Network with others who have begun a Professional Learning journey with Corwin

Kelly is happy to meet with you by phone or remote meeting!

Your Client Engagement Manager

Before joining Corwin, Leah worked in a variety of fields including commercial real estate, developing evidence based community programs for prison reform and working with at risk youth in a specialized foster care home. She brings her past experience and knowledge to Corwin with a longstanding passion for education and desire to build long term relationships with Corwin clients that help facilitate maximum learning. Leah obtained her B.S in Criminal Justice at California Lutheran University as well as minoring in Sociology. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors and is an avid reader. Leah lives in sunny Southern California with her husband, son, and French bulldog.

Contact Leah to:

• Design a comprehensive PD plan to align with your unique goals for maximum impact
• Bring in a speaker for a district-wide or regional, or state-wide event
• Connect you with the best Subject Matter Experts
• Find out about Events in your area
• Network with others who have begun a PD journey with Corwin
• Get a price quote for bulk book purchases and our Online PD products
• Receive stellar Customer Service, and connect you with the right person at Corwin regarding billing, contracting, and invoicing questions

Your Professional Learning Advisor

Bishri Basheer is the National Manager for Education Improvement based out of Melbourne, Australia. Bishri partners with schools across the Asia Pacific region to take evidence-based professional learning to maximise the impact on student learning and achievement through long-term, sustainable professional learning plans. Corwin Australia partners with over 1,300 schools in the region and Bishri has worked with over 400 schools covering all systems. Driven by passion, Bishri finds fulfilment in witnessing students make continued progress as they become owners of their learning journey.

Bishri holds a M.B.A and a Bachelor of Computing degree from Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. Bishri spends his spare time volunteering, playing team sport and travelling.

Contact Bishri to:

• Design a comprehensive Professional Development plan to align with your unique goals for maximum impact
• Bring in a Thought Leader, a Subject Matter Expert or an Accredited Consultant for a network-wide, state-wide, or national event
• Find out more about Corwin’s Blended Learning Model with Virtual and Face-to-Face offerings
• Find out about Corwin events in your region

Senior Professional Learning Executive

Kelly Valentine-Schultz is Corwin’s Professional Learning Advisor for the Midwest states as well as supporting international work throughout Eastern Canada, Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. With 15+ years’ experience consulting and working with K-12 schools, districts and leadership organizations, Kelly takes pride in partnering with her clients on systemic professional learning solutions ultimately maximizing impact on student learning and achievement.

A lifelong learner and an advocate for her clients, Kelly is passionate about implementing globally renowned research, best practices and amplifying school and district culture where students feel safe, thrive and engage deeply in learning. Kelly holds an M.B.A with an emphasis in Leadership Development from Regis University in Denver, a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication and a B.A. in International Studies from the University of Northern Colorado. An avid outdoors enthusiast, Kelly loves spending time hiking and biking throughout Colorado with her husband and their four-footed furry crew, including their fun-loving pups and a trio of horses.

Contact Kelly to:

• Design a comprehensive PD plan to align with your unique goals for maximum impact
• Bring in a speaker for a district-wide or regional, or state-wide event
• Support state level or provincial level initiatives
• Connect you with the best Subject Matter Experts
• Find out about Events in your area
• Network with others who have begun a Professional Learning journey with Corwin

Kelly is happy to meet with you by phone or remote meeting!