Testimonials

“Dr. Martha Powers possesses an infectious enthusiasm for teaching and learning.  Her commitment to the success of others in the pursuit of their academic goals is unwavering.  She is a leader who effectively listens and leads in the development of solutions that provide impactful opportunities.”

~ Michael C. Newman, Retired Principal and VDOE Division Coach

“Dr. Powers has dedicated her career to serving others and is an advocate for developing leaders at every level of the organization. Her greatest strengths are her inclusive leadership style, her use of data to make informed decisions, her ability to plan strategically, and her gift for inspiring all members of her team to develop professionally.”

~ Dr. Lisa Meyers, Lead Staff Developer Simply Achieve

“Dr. Martha Powers demonstrates a deep understanding of curriculum design, instructional coaching, and adult learning principles. She facilitates high-impact workshops that are engaging and highly relevant to the evolving needs of educators. Dr. Powers builds a strong rapport with administrators and teachers, listens actively to their concerns, and provides actionable feedback regarding continuous improvement efforts.”

~ Jaclyn R. Nickel, Executive Director of Professional Educator Development & Partnerships | College of Education, James Madison University

On Martha’s School Improvement Plan submitted for national certification: “I just had to give you a shout-out for your work! It was truly outstanding. It really is the best one I have ever read, and I have read a lot of them from many states over the last 8 years!”

~ Dr. Jean Quigg, National CSIS Director | Institute for Performance Improvement Director