Lisa Kinnaman is currently serving as the School Improvement Coordinator, a partnership through the State Department of Education and the Boise State Center for School Improvement and Policy Studies.  Prior, she was an education professor at Northwest Nazarene University, as well as a History and Sheltered Instruction teacher at Capital High School in the Boise School District.  Lisa has participated in various projects, trainings, and consultations at the state, district, and local levels on topics including state standards, standardized assessments, and strategies that promote achievement for all students.  Working with ELL students is a great passion for Lisa.  She is a SIOP professional development trainer and enjoys working with schools and teachers to improve instruction and achievement statewide.  Lisa’s doctoral studies are focused on Equipping Teachers to Effectively Work with Diverse Students.