Sarah Birkeland, EdD
Sarah is Helix Learning Partners' founder and principal consultant. She is a seasoned educator with expertise in developmental and formative program evaluation, continuous improvement, and coaching. A former classroom teacher and school change coach, Sarah brings a nuanced understanding of teaching, learning and the complexities of school change. She is a strategic thinker skilled at uncovering program theory, identifying key assumptions, and helping clients gather useful feedback to improve practice. Sarah holds a B.A. in English Literature from Stanford University, an M.A. in Education Psychology from the University of Colorado at Denver, and an Ed.D. in Administration, Planning and Social Policy with a concentration in Research from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is trained in he Co-Active coaching model and is working toward professional coaching certification.