09/10/2026
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Df1nYKFDc/ Thank you, Holton USD 336, for the opportunity to partner with your teachers and support their continued professional growth!
Supporting all teachers as they refine their practice is important, but providing intentional support for new teachers is especially critical. The early years of teaching are filled with learning, reflection, problem-solving, and growth. Having someone alongside you to observe, listen, encourage, and provide meaningful feedback can make a tremendous difference.
Specific, actionable feedback is critical for all of us to grow in our practice. Growth happens when we have opportunities to reflect on what is working, identify our next steps, and feel supported as we try new approaches.
I am grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside educators on their professional growth journey and to be part of a district that invests in its teachers and, ultimately, its students.
Two key elements of the district's Strategic Plan are to meet the needs of our staff with ongoing support and to create a rigorous learning environment for students.
As part of that commitment to supporting staff and enhancing the instruction that we provide to our students, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with educational consultant Dr. Volora Hanzlicek!
This year, Dr. Hanzlicek will be providing year-long coaching and mentorship to our new and early-career teachers. With over 30 years of experience in curriculum and instruction—including her time serving as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in the Prairie Hills School District—she brings an incredible wealth of knowledge to our team.
What will this look like in our schools?
Dr. Hanzlicek will work directly with our educators twice a month by:
• Observing classroom instruction
• Providing dedicated, actionable feedback
• Helping teachers implement highly effective teaching strategies
• Analyzing and using student data to drive learning
• Individualizing and scaffolding instruction to meet students' unique learning modalities
By supporting our teachers with the right tools, resources, and mentorship to grow their capacity, we are ultimately working to improve student outcomes across the board. When our teachers thrive, our students succeed!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Hanzlicek to our learning community!
