James “Ike” Holzapfel is a Teaching and Learning Consultant with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio focusing on systems for data analysis, coaching teacher PLC teams, coaching building and central office level administrators, OLI-4 training, project-based learning (PBL), curriculum mapping, instructional coaching, and mathematics content design and delivery. During Ike’s 21-year career in education, his experience includes grades PK-12. Prior to joining the ESC, Ike worked in both public (17 years) and private (3 years) schools. He spent ten years as a high school mathematics teacher, two years as an assistant principal, and eight years as a building principal. Ike has a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education in Mathematics and History from The University of Akron and a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from Kent State University.

• Session 1: Instructional Coaching 101