Jackie Ramsay-Tolman, M.Ed CAGS, is the Director of Learning and Instructional Impact for the Essex Westford School District. As a former classroom teacher, special educator and principal, she has worked within all grade levels and brings deep knowledge, passion and empathy to her work. With 28 years of experience working in three very different VT districts, she is able to bring what is written in books about best practices to the “boots on the ground” level, identify and then plan for the “just right next steps” that support bringing systems, teaching, and most importantly, learning for all students – forward.