Lisa Westman is a writer, speaker, and consultant who works with school systems internationally to implement differentiated instruction, standards-based grading, and instructional-coaching programs. Before becoming a consultant, Lisa spent over 15 years as a middle school teacher and a differentiation instructional coach. She is the author of Student-Driven Differentiation: 8 Steps to Harmonize Learning in the Classroom (Corwin, 2018), Teaching with Empathy: How to Transform Your Practice by Understanding Your Learners (ASCD, 2021), a member of the ASCD Faculty, and is a contributor for publications including Education Week, Education Week Teacher, ASCD Educational Leadership, and edutopia.