Evelyn Lucero

Elementary Assistant Principal, American Community School of Abu Dhabi

Evelyn is an agent of change through her work as a leader, coach, presenter, and educator of 24 years. She has worked with thousands of teachers around the world to nurture innovative learning experiences in every classroom. She presents practical techniques and methods for organizational change while empowering others to find growth and perseverance in their educational development.


Evelyn is currently the Elementary Assistant Principal at American Community School of Abu Dhabi. You can follow her on Twitter @EvelynRDLucero.

Upcoming Presentations

Growing Communities: Cultivating Ecosystems of Learning Part 2

In this session, we'll unpack components that drive collaborative teaching teams and delve into community learning as a transformative model for education.

Past Presentations

Curriculum & Pedagogy 21st Century Skills Student Voice reThinking Literacy

Using Literacy to Develop Self-Directed Learners

Creating a culture of self-directed learners takes careful preparation, explicit instruction, and implicit support throughout all content areas. We will explore the steps necessary to create this culture, the tools needed to continue the practice during the literacy block, and methods for students and teachers to monitor progress towards self-directed learning behaviors.
Curriculum & Pedagogy reThinking Literacy

Growing Young Writers through Illustration Study

Illustration study empowers students to tell their stories the way they see them in their mind. Based on the illustration work of Katie Wood Ray and Sylvia Duckworth, teachers will learn how to use an illustration study to teach young writers that their pictures hold meaning.

Curriculum & Pedagogy Leadership Student Voice

Leading from a Coaching Position

Finding space for adult learning can be difficult in the best of times. We will explore how to lead teachers with coaching techniques that make an impact. These techniques are not just for current coaches and coordinators, these can be used by any teacher leader.
Curriculum & Pedagogy reThinking Literacy

Upping Your Read Aloud Game

We will explore the power of an interactive read aloud that engages readers emotionally, intellectually and authentically. Through focused question techniques that will invite inquiry and more purposeful dialogue, readers will be inspired to read better and in more powerful ways on their own.