Kristan Van Hook

Sr. VP of Policy, @NIETteach

[Kristan Van Hook @kristanvanhook]

What exciting news! Congratulations to these outstanding leaders and partners! @nietteach

[Christina Hulin @ChristinaHulin]

So excited that I was able to represent @NIETteach at the LASSA conference, and, as an added bonus, I got to see the regional (and state) superintendents-of-the-year being recognized. So proud of our five LA partners (including my husband) for this well-deserved recognition!

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

Let's give a big round of applause to our 2026 NIET Founder's Award finalists! 👏 These 5 outstanding schools are in the running for a $50K grand prize - with the winner announced at the 2026 NIET National Conference! #NIET2026

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

One-size-fits-all staffing models aren't working. But we know what is: #StrategicStaffing built around teacher leadership. 💡

UVA Supt Dr. @qtimoll describes teacher leadership as "the engine that drives continuous improvement": https://t.co/pc4TeLYlE7

#NIET2025 @doelouisiana

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

In our newest paper, we outline how NIET's #StrategicStaffing model is supporting teachers to stay in the profession, is more cost-effective, and is raising student achievement - all through six core strategies. 🧩

[Kristan Van Hook @kristanvanhook]

@NIETteach What’s driving the “southern surge” in student learning gains? Our conference will showcase districts that are a key part of this story and share their strategies. Join us!

[Kristan Van Hook @kristanvanhook]

@NIETteach Great example of how an outstanding principal builds a team, and how that leadership team supports strong instruction across classrooms. Inspiring story for #NationalPrincipalsMonth

[Kimberly Herring @KimW_Herring]

Tuesday’s highlight for #NationalPrincipalsMonth is Rebecca Ryan from Findlay Elementary @WhiteCoSchools. She is challenging herself to use TN resources to coach Reading. She is modeling being a principal who is a lead learner. @NIETteach

[Kristan Van Hook @kristanvanhook]

Dr. Lancelin explains how to support instructional improvement at scale. Not just pockets of excellence but consistently high-quality instruction in every classroom.

[Kristan Van Hook @kristanvanhook]

What good news to kick off the school year! Support for great classroom teaching produces strong growth for students. Excited to celebrate these results! #niet2025

[Josh Barnett @NIETjbarnett]

Nettle Creek SD is showing how sustained investment in educators leads to stronger outcomes for students.

@NIETteach shares this vision and are proud to support their work to strengthen teaching and learning.

Read here: https://t.co/nOqse32qp9
#INed #NIET2025 @EmilyASchaeffer

[Kristan Van Hook @kristanvanhook]

Check out this finalist for the world's best school prizes - Cross County Elementary Tech Academy in rural Arkansas. Their remarkable student learning results are inspiring! @CrossCountySD @nietteach

[Cross County Schools @CrossCountySD]

Cross County Elementary makes final 10 for World's Best School Prizes 2025 https://t.co/xC0X7Xh8xt

[Kristan Van Hook @kristanvanhook]

Why attend? Because these sessions will help you improve classroom teaching and learning in the 2025-2026 school year. Come join us! @doelouisiana @nietteach

[Christina Hulin @ChristinaHulin]

Excited to present at @doelouisiana Teacher Leader Summit with my @NIETteach colleagues! Come check out our sessions, “Increased Impact Through Content-Specific Coaching in ELA,” “Recharging Our Evaluation Process for Growth,” and “Coaching Leadership Behaviors and Practices!”

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

Dive into the latest blog in our #NIETFellows series, as Louisiana’s Emily McLellan explores how distributed leadership is transforming support for educators at every level and positively impacting students. https://t.co/8bRYlruvHA @IbervilleSchool @doelouisiana

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

Gadsden Elementary School District #32 has won the NIET District Award of Excellence for Educator Effectiveness! Congratulations to the entire Gadsden team! They’ve received $50K to celebrate their impact on student success. #NIET2025 https://t.co/e3yztndaxq @GESD32

[Kristan Van Hook @kristanvanhook]

Great example of how high-quality professional learning and support can help teachers to use HQIM effectively and engage all students @JPschools

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

The power of instructional leadership has been instrumental in the implementation of high-quality curriculum at Jefferson Parish Schools. Read more from Supt. Dr. James Gray on @JPschools's partnership with NIET: https://t.co/W9alLVWbkB #NIET2025 @DrJamesGray @doelouisiana

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

This year's NIET Founder's Award finalists are models in supporting student success through the power of teacher leadership! We are thrilled to celebrate and highlight each of their accomplishments. @wcschoolsystem @npsbla @SSCRaiders @somersetisd @LCSD55 #NIET2025

[Kristan Van Hook @kristanvanhook]

Investing in teacher leadership and professional learning is driving success for students in these schools - congratulations to the 5 Founder's Award Finalists!

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

Congratulations to our 2025 Founder's Award finalists! 🎉 These schools are in the running for the $50K grand prize at #NIET2025 on 2/27. Good luck @wcschoolsystem @npsbla @SSCRaiders @somersetisd @LCSD55! #NIET2025

[Kristan Van Hook @kristanvanhook]

So many great examples of #teacherleadership transforming professional learning, improving instruction, and raising student achievement over 25 years of @NIETteach partnerships! https://t.co/Ej1u5kx4YO

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

NIET CEO Dr. Josh Barnett, @JPschools Chief Academic Officer Laura Roussel, and @delgadocc Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Tamika Duplessis joined @ReachUniversity to discuss educational development in LA. Listen to the podcast here: https://t.co/y906Ri9GVQ.

[Kristan Van Hook @kristanvanhook]

Great learning at #EIE24 on innovative state policies to strengthen teaching and learning by addressing challenges upstream! ⁦@NIETteach⁩

[Kristan Van Hook @kristanvanhook]

Inspiring stories of how teacher leadership roles played a part in the amazing careers of these leaders. Especially how they created pathways for others to grow and improve, and impacted students’ lives.

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

Today's the day! If you're at @ASCD's Leadership Summit, join NIET at 2:30pm (CT) in Jackson AB, Gaylor Opryland for a panel exploring leadership pathways for innovation and improvement. #ASCDLeadershipSummit @NIETjbarnett @smhardimon @DuronOmar @MSD_Pike @SchoolSomerton