Michael Harrigan

About Michael Harrigan

I help educators increase student learning and achievement. I have a rich history of achievement as a professional instruction and leadership coach with the Center for Model Schools (CMS), as a deputy superintendent, principal, classroom teacher, and coach. I have 26 years of experience helping students learn and achieve more, and helping teachers help students to learn and achieve more. Simply put, I love what I do. I could do another 26. Talents:Passionate advocate for students to achieve and grow academically, socially, and emotionally, and talented coach for teachers and leaders to help them bring about improved student learning and achievement. CMS certified coach in Data Teams, Rigorous Curriculum Design, and the 5Essentials (of school improvement). An exceptional educator, educational leader, and learning coach with CMS:•I guide teachers and leaders to generate higher levels of rigor in the classroom, thus better preparing students to utilize rigorous independent thinking, solve problems, and learn and achieve more. •I guide educators through CMS’s Data Teams process: to better use student data to make high-impact decisions on instructional strategies to best help each leaner. Additionally: •Skilled at expertly working with students, educators, and families to craft best outcomes for individual students. •Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, student-centered educational leadership. •Impartial, thorough and consistent hearing officer. •Skilled in mediation and conflict resolution. •Adept at enhancing peoples’ joyfulness in their day-to-day, while leading and inspiring educators to help fulfill the mission of improving student learning and achievement.

Experience

1. Professional Instruction Coach

   Center For Model Schools

   Aug 2018 — Present · US

Education

• Western Connecticut State University

  Bachelor's in Business Administration (BBA), Marketing; Minor in Theater Arts

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Master's in Education (MEd)