GTL Overview

From 2012-2019, the Center on Great Teachers and Leaders was a national content center under the federally funded Comprehensive Center Network. Following the grant's conclusion, AIR continues to operate the GTL Center and offer services across a range of core evidence-based talent management strategies.
Passionate, Practitioner-Focused Researchers and Consultants
The GTL Center team has a deep bench of national experts ready to deliver a comprehensive set of services to meet your unique needs. Our team includes former teachers, principals, and teacher leaders, including National Board Certified Teachers. As former practitioners who have worked in classrooms, schools, districts, and state agencies, we know first-hand what it looks like when a school system works, and when it does not. We're passionate about using effective strategies to help states and their districts build diverse, talented teams of educators as the foundation for student success.
Meet the GTL Center Team
Senior Leadership
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Senior Advisor
Professional Learning and Development for Teachers and Leaders Practice Hub Lead at AIR |
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Senior Advisor, Equity in Education
Senior Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
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Senior Advisor, Educator Workforce
Senior Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
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Senior Advisor, District and School Leadership
Principal Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
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Senior Advisor
Senior Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
Subject Matter Experts
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Jessica Giffin, MA
Educator Shortages and GIS Lead
Senior Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
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Equitable Access & Diversifying the Educator Workforce Lead
External Consultant |
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Adult Learning and Engagement Lead
Senior Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
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Teaching Conditions Lead
Senior Researcher at AIR |
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Teacher Leadership Lead
Researcher at AIR |
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Research Lead
Prinicpal Researcher at AIR |
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Equitable Access Lead
Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
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Nicholas Yoder, Ph.D.
Social and Emotional Learning Lead
Principal Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
District adn School Leadership Specialist
Senior Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
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Lois Kimmel
Special Education Lead and Educator Shortages Specialist
Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
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Amy Colpo, MPP
Mentoring & Induction Lead and Special Education Specialist
Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
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Evaluation Lead
Senior Researcher at AIR |
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Equitable Access Evaluation Lead
Senior Researcher at AIR |
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Talent Development Expert
Senior Techincal Assistance Consultant at AIR |
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District and School Leadership Evaluation Lead
Principal Economic Researcher at AIR |
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District and School Leadership Content Expert
Principal Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
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School Turnaround Expert
Senior Turnaround Consultant at AIR |
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District and School Leadership Content Expert
Principal Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
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Networked Improvement Communities Expert
Senior Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Expert
Senior Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
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District and School Leadership Expert
Senior Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
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Social Media Coordinator
Senior Communications Specialist at AIR |
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D'mari Creque
Project Support
Technical Assistance Support Associate at AIR |
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Elizabeth Chagnon
Communications Coordinator
Technical Assistance Consultant at AIR |
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Communications Advisor
Senior Communications Specialist at AIR |
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Keane Alavi
Communications Lead and Project Manager
Technical Assistance Associate at AIR |
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Cristina Alvarez
Project Support
Research Assitant at AIR |