Dr. Kristilynn Turney

Dr. Turney is an amazing consultant and expert in leadership and instruction. She led professional development for teachers to provide strategies to increase engagement and use data-driven instruction--from lesson planning to assessments. Dr. Turney was professional, positive, sensitive to the needs to the teachers, and knowledgeable. Educators respond to her because she has "walked the walk"--teacher, school-level and district-level leadership and other roles in education. I recommend Dr. Turney to any school that is ready to do the work to improve academic outcomes for students.

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Kristilynn Turney several years ago at a national conference, and her authenticity, wisdom, and passion for equity left a lasting impression on me. Since then, she has stayed in contact—consistently following up on any questions or needs I’ve had and generously sharing valuable resources. In her recent guest appearance at Thriving Educators "School Behavior Solutions", she introduced the Addressing Disproportionality Framework—a practical, step-by-step guide that empowers schools to confront equity issues through data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and measurable action plans. Her continued support and leadership have been a true gift to my professional journey. Dr. Turney’s expertise spans K–12 education, with experience ranging from classroom teaching to district leadership, and she is widely respected for her work as a consultant, coach, speaker, and author who helps educators promote literacy, equity, and school improvement across diverse communities.

Dr. Kristilynn Turney is a spirited and engaging presenter whose dynamic delivery captivates and motivates educators at all levels. Her presentations on educational leadership are not only intellectually stimulating but also grounded in practical, research-based strategies that educators can immediately apply in their own contexts. Her sessions are meticulously structured around best practices in teaching and leadership, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and standards-based instruction. Whether she is discussing instructional scaffolding, curriculum alignment, or professional learning communities, she ensures that her audience walks away with actionable insights rooted in evidence and relevance. Dr. Kristilynn Turney exemplifies what it means to be a thought leader in education—dynamic, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to advancing instructional excellence.