Nevada Department of EducationNevada Department of Education

School Improvement

Vision

Nevada empowers districts as the primary drivers of school improvement by building their capacity to lead coherent systems that ensure strong Tier 1 instruction and responsive supports for every student.

Mission

The Nevada Department of Education will simplify and align school improvement into one system, building district capacity using a common framework, and define strong Tier I expectations, then districts will be able to support and scale effective practices across schools, so that student outcomes improve through consistent, high-quality instruction and timely intervention.

Overview

The Nevada Department of Education's (NDE) School Improvement Team (SIT) is a dedicated group of professionals with extensive experience across the educational field. Our team includes specialists in Elementary and Secondary Education, Higher Education, English Learner (EL) Services, Gifted and Talented Education, school funding, grant administration, and more. With a shared commitment to excellence, it is our privilege to work alongside Nevada's educators and leaders at all levels to support meaningful and sustained school improvement.

Dr. Jessica DeLallo

School Improvement EPS, Education Programs Supervisor

Dr. Susan Ulrey

Education Programs Professional

Blakely Hume

Education Programs Professional

Brenda Moore-Grisham

Education Programs Professional

Dr. Kulwadee (Kul) Axtell

Education Programs Professional

Jenn Smith

Education Programs Professional

David Asato

Consultant

Reggie Grisham

Data & Research Specialist

Brittany Adams

Project Manager / Quality Assurance Specialist