Testimonials

Collaborative, smart, and kind, perhaps the trifecta of all attributes you hope for in a colleague and teammate. Dr. Lane flawlessly balances all three. For the past several years I’ve had the honor of both working and presenting research at national conferences with Dr. Lane. Her ability to lead, make recommendations, and manage competing priorities is beyond impressive. Dr. Lane has a knack for spotting and cultivating talent to leverage best practices and outcomes for students, teams, and professional learning communities. To say that she would be value added to any leading community would be an understatement. Dr. Lane would be an asset to any position that requires visionary and strategic leadership, intentional and data driven professional learning, or turn-around support. — Heidi O’Gilvie, Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D. at the University of Maryland

Deb Lane is committed to student success, equity, voice, and developing leaders at all levels. She is a strong communicator and has been an excellent leader developing a coaching culture, deep collaborative work/PLCs, instructional rounds, and mentoring programs in Alexandria. She recognizes the ability of young leaders and ensures that they have growth opportunities that prepare them for the future. She brings an ability to focus on both the task and the people. She cares deeply about the work that will impact learning&mdashdialog, reflection, curriculum development, professional learning, teamwork and culture building. — Ann Delahant, Consultant and Associates and Owner, Delehant and Associates.

Debbie is a superstar and was a key attribute to the growth of our business during her tenure with EES. Her knowledge, expertise, and practical experience in the areas of curriculum development, instructional leadership and overall effective school organization made her a highly effective trainer and facilitator. She stays current with the latest trends and practices in the profession and weaves the research with the practice to get results. — Steven Edwards, PhD, Co-founder at Global Schools Alliance

Dr. Debbie Lane is a forward thinking and impactful leader. I have known Debbie as Elementary School Principal, Professional Development Leader and Central Office Administrator and know that she is a catalyst for innovation and evidence based practices that help improve the lives of students, the practices in schools and community wellness and unity. Her vision for equity, mentoring, professional learning in schools, and for all students to be engaged in meaningful environmental experiences has been a guiding force in her work. I highly recommend Dr. Lane and look forward to her continued leadership and contribution to the educational field. — Dwayne Young, Senior Consultant

Important aspects of your character that are not included in the “package list”:
Cultural sensitivity, respect and understanding; Family values translated into all areas of your private and professional life;
Personal values define this individual;
The depth of your universal experience and understandings enhance all professional encounters. A well-woven moral fiber sustains your leadership. — Elizabeth Henderson, Co-coordinator of TEAM TENACITY Parkinson’s Project 2016-Present

As the Principal of George Washington Middle School in Alexandria City, VA, our school’s organizational structure was primarily designed to manage a growing student population, which now exceeds 1,600 students. Amid an environment of rapid growth, we were in need of support to ensure that high-level learning was meaningfully embedded within our professional learning communities. Dr. Lane was an amazing thought partner. We engaged in robust discussion around the organizational challenge and ultimately restructured out systems to leverage the knowledge of academic principals; allowing them to develop into dynamic academic leaders beyond grade level managers. Dr. Lane also proved to be an amazing connector. And I want to distinguish that this is not simply a skill but a disposition. Connecting academic principals and content coaches to meaningful and reciprocal networks through a strategic analysis of our needs balanced against the resources she could access allowed the learning culture of our entire school to blossom. Dr. Lane remains a gift and a high level knowledgeable resource. — Jesse Mazur, ED.d Student, Educational Leadership at University of Pennsylvania