We Are INcompassing Education
At INcompassing Education, we know that you want to be a confident, competent educational leader. In order to do that, you need a highly engaged & well-trained staff to help produce increased student achievement.
The problem is, you don't have the available time & resources yourself to be able to fully train & develop your staff, which makes you feel powerless and ineffective. We believe as selfless leaders, you deserve to feel purposeful, confident, and supported.
We understand the time and expertise it takes to fully equip teachers & staff, which is why we tailor our support for each school & individual to provide coaching, mentoring, and training that fits any budget and timeline.
Here’s how to do it:
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Schedule a meeting.
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Receive a custom plan.
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We get to work!
So contact us today! And in the meantime, share our blogs with your teachers to provide some instantly valuable resources.
You can stop feeling stressed and instead experience the relief from receiving an immediate & ongoing support system that provides your entire team with a renewed sense of purpose that ultimately leads to increased student achievement.
We believe in you
Meet Our Team
Dianne McKinley
Owner and CEO of INcompassing Education
Dianne holds an Ed.S from St. Thomas University in K-12 Educational Leadership. She also holds a B.S.Ed. from the University of Georgia and an M.Ed. from Georgia State University. She has been in education for over 25 years in four states. Dianne has been a classroom teacher, writing coach, building level administrator, Outreach Coordinator for the Indiana Department of Education, and now owner of INcompassing Education.
As a consultant, Dianne works with educational leaders in the areas of school turnaround, curriculum, assessments, PBIS, strategic planning, instructional coaching, and school and district leadership. Dianne has been providing professional development to educators for the past 25 years. She is proud to serve Indiana educators as they strive for excellence.
Tabitha Freeman
Director of Partnerships
Tabitha is a business-minded, transformational leader with 15 years of educational experience. She is a licensed Elementary Teacher and P-12 administrator. She has served in several roles in her years in education. She began her career as a classroom teacher. Her leadership qualities excelled as she attained her P-12 administrator licensure. She was soon asked to join the Indiana Department of Education as an Outreach Coordinator, with the Division of School Improvement. In this role, she worked directly with numerous schools within the Indianapolis area on turnaround practices and building strong systems and structures. With her experience in school improvement, she attained a position as a building principal. This position led her to the role of curriculum director and district grant administrator. In this position, she led teachers and principals in CIA (curriculum, instruction, and assessment), data analysis, implemented district-wide PLCs and built the district’s pre-k program from the ground up. She has written, managed and overseen several million dollars in private, state, and federal grants, while ensuring these grants appropriately fund the district-wide goals.
As the Director of Partnerships, Tabitha develops affiliate relationships, writes and manages grants, and builds partnerships with school and corporation level leaders, Education Service Centers, and non-profit organizations. She is honored to provide expertise, leadership, and support to passionate professionals around the state.
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April Connelley
Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, K-12 ELA
April is a life-long learner and educator with 24 years of experience in elementary and special education. She offers expertise in literacy, including the Science of Reading, instructional coaching, professional learning, and curriculum development.
Prior to joining INcompassing Education, April fulfilled the role of Literacy Specialist working with multiple school districts across the country, as well as an Early Reading Virtual Coach, and Early Reading Training Facilitator. As a District Instructional Coach and E/LA Curriculum Coordinator April focused on bringing written and taught curriculum together. April spent 15 years working directly with students as a Reading Interventionist and Special Education teacher. She is an avid reader and advocates for students to develop life-long reading habits by finding their personal reading identity.
April has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Saint Francis; a Master’s Degree from Concordia University Mequon WI; and completed an endorsement program in Educational Leadership.
William (Bill) Reed
Secondary Math, STEM and Assessment Specialist
Bill is a licensed Secondary Math Teacher who was a classroom teacher for 30+ years between Indiana and California. He has taught every math class from 7th Grade Math to Calculus at the Community College level. Bill was a former President of ICTM, helped facilitate the Indiana State Math Contest and awards ceremony, and oversaw the ICTM Annual Meeting and Conference for many years. He was a Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science State Finalist in both California and Indiana. Bill received a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholarship to study the education system in Japan and a second Fulbright Scholarship to study the education system in Brazil. Most recently he worked with the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to give S.T.E.M Professional Development to Central Asian Teachers.
Bill earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science at Butler University along with his teaching certification. He worked on his graduate studies in Secondary Mathematics Education at both California State University and Ball State University. After teaching, he was the Secondary Math Specialist at the Indiana Department of Education, a Regional Director for the GEAR UP Grant at Purdue University, and currently the Secondary Math and S.T.E.M. Specialist for INcompassing Education.
MacKenzie Cox
Secondary Math and STEM Specialist
With a robust background in mathematics education, MacKenzie Cox brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her work. Currently serving as an eighth grade math teacher at Centerville-Abington Junior High School, MacKenzie utilizes technology and innovative teaching methods to make complex math topics accessible and engaging for diverse student populations. Her previous roles include Secondary Mathematics Specialist at the Indiana Department of Education and dual credit math teacher at Lincoln Middle/High School.
As a 2024 Creative Teaching Fellow with the Indiana Arts Commission and a two-time nominee for the Indiana Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition (I-STAR), MacKenzie is passionate about improving the high school to postsecondary transition, researching mathematics acceleration practices, and increasing diversity and access in STEM education. Her skills in cross-departmental collaboration enables her to effectively contribute to and lead educational initiatives, fostering a love for mathematics and supporting students in their academic journeys.
Dr. Reneae Staley
Special Education Specialist
Dr. Reneae Staley is a seasoned educational leader with nearly three decades of experience serving districts, students and families. Dr. Staley has held diverse roles in K - 12 education including middle school health teacher, elementary physical education teacher, intermediate and middle school assistant principal, elementary principal, and district special education director. With a deep passion for student success, Reneae has worked collaboratively with schools and communities to develop innovative solutions for students with diverse needs. Her career path has provided the opportunity to support the success of all students through servant leadership and building capacity in others.
Reneae holds a Doctorate of Education from Oakland City University, with a dissertation focused on the impact of trauma-informed interventions on discipline in elementary schools. Additional advanced degrees include an Educational Specialist degree from Indiana State University, a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Indiana University Bloomington, and an undergraduate teaching degree from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. Dr. Staley possesses a proven track record in both large and small district settings, fostering a strong commitment to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students. Her practical approach to supporting staff and students creates the critical connection between special education and general education, promoting a collaborative process of teaching and learning.
Dr. Brian Scott
Elementary Math Specialist
Dr. Brian Scott has been an educator for 40+ years in rural, urban, suburban, and private school settings. After his “retirement” from administration in 2016, Brian has consulted and coached teachers primarily in elementary mathematics at the building and district levels in two very different public school districts as well as private and parochial schools. While in these positions, he supported data-driven instruction and created Tier II and III math intervention paths. It was also during this time that his book, Concept Based Instruction: Building Curriculum with Depth and Complexity, was published by Taylor and Francis in 2020.
Brian was an intermediate grade level principal for 12 out of his 15 years in building administration. During his tenure, data-driven instruction using standardized and formative measures served as critical parts of the triangulation of data for flexible intervention and extension of students’ academic needs. In addition, he provided weekly opportunities for teacher-led Professional Learning Communities reviewing and responding to results on common assessments. These are the primary reasons for Avon Intermediate School East’s Four-Star School designation by the Indiana Department of Education for many years, the most of any building in the district and with a more diversified population of students.
He has consulted with schools and districts across Indiana, primarily on differentiated instruction as a school improvement initiative. He has contributed to the writing of several successfully awarded grants. He has also been a presenter at local, state, and national conferences from Hawaii to North Carolina on concept-based instruction and managing the differentiated classroom with contracts.
Dr. Scott was an elementary classroom teacher for 20 years, primarily in grades 4-6. Six of those years were as a high ability teacher in a variety of configurations including pull-out, multi-age, and cluster grouping.
Brian earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne and graduate degrees from Ball State University. His 2012 dissertation was titled, The Effectiveness of Differentiated Instruction in the Elementary Mathematics Classroom.
Dr. Wendy Wells
Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, K-12 ELA
Dr. Wendy L. Wells is an experienced educational leader specializing in curriculum development, instructional leadership, and program management. As the Director of Academic Resources & Programs/Director of Curriculum at the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, she oversees K-12 core instruction and ensures alignment with state standards. She also oversees the ESL, High Ability, Early Learning, Media, and Fine Arts programs.
Dr. Wells holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, a Master's in Educational Leadership/Building Administration, and a BA in Elementary Education. She is also licensed in High Ability. Dr. Wells is highly skilled in delivering professional learning on curriculum mapping, ILEARN & IREAD alignment, the Science of Reading, formative assessments, and adopting and implementing high-quality instructional materials, with a strong focus on enhancing literacy instruction. Her previous roles include serving as an Outreach Coordinator at the Indiana Department of Education and as a building administrator in a charter elementary school where she led initiatives in school improvement, curriculum alignment, and educational leadership.
Brian Lovell
MTSS Specialist
Brian has over 25 years of educational experience in a wide variety of roles. Most recently, he has been a Director of Curriculum and Instruction, overseeing K-12 systems of instruction and student support. This has included implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) structure to help support the academic needs of all students. Prior to this district position, Brian served as a building administrator, instructional coach, school counselor, and classroom teacher. In all of these roles, he was an integral member of the leadership team who oversaw the building level schedule and systems to provide equitable access to high-quality instruction for all students. His experience at the school and district level has given him a big picture perspective on how to establish systems and procedures within the educational environment.
Brian holds a building administrator license from Indiana Wesleyan University. His master’s degree in education with a focus on school counseling came from Indiana University. Brian’s undergraduate work was in elementary education at Taylor University. Due to the wide variety of roles he has held within the school system, Brian has developed a well-rounded understanding of all the components that are essential to support students. Throughout his time in the school system, he has led and worked alongside district and building administrators, instructional coaches, teachers, and community partners to develop a student-centered educational environment. Brian brings a collaborative and practical approach to leadership that fosters a collective decision-making process to implement systems of support for all students.