Lisa Hartman

About Lisa Hartman

I’m a system-thinker with a teacher’s heart and a leader’s lens.As Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, I lead with purpose, strategy, and a deep commitment to ensuring every student has access to high-quality learning—and every teacher feels supported, empowered, and seen.With a background that spans classroom teaching, school leadership, and districtwide systems design, I specialize in aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment with clear goals and meaningful outcomes. My work lives at the intersection of innovation and practicality—building sustainable structures for teacher growth, equity-centered learning, and continuous improvement. Passionate about instructional coaching, authentic professional learning, and multi-tiered support Experienced in leveraging frameworks like Danielson, CHAMPS, and PBIS without turning them into checklists Focused on designing professional development that respects educators’ time and drives real change Advocate for inclusive practices, data-informed decision making, and career-long teacher developmentMy leadership style is collaborative, future-focused, and grounded in the belief that when we invest in teachers, students thrive.Let’s connect if you’re building aligned systems, designing professional learning with impact, or rethinking what’s possible in education.

Experience

1. Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment

   Lewis Central Community School District

   Jul 2022 — Present · Council Bluffs, IA, US

Education

• College of St. Mary

  M.A., Education

  2009 — 2010

• Creighton University

  Master of Education (M.Ed.), Education

  2013 — 2015

• Iowa State University

  Rhetoric & Professional Communication, English

  2001 — 2005

• Creighton University

  Doctor of Education (EdD), Educational Leadership and Administration, General

  2011 — 2014