About Us: K-12 Consulting, Coaching and Professional Development
Dr. Kristine Malik, Owner/CEO; Skill building workshops for educators
Kristine brings a unique combination of experiences as a former social studies teacher, administrator, and higher education faculty member, making her exceptionally equipped to understand and address the needs of her clients.
When Kristine served as an administrator in Toledo, Ohio, one of her key challenges was finding budget-friendly, yet highly personalized teacher professional development for her faculty. She recognized that generic training sessions and presenters without a K12 background often fell short of the specific needs of her educators. This realization led her to create KM Educational Consulting, K-12 Consulting, Coaching and Professional Development, offering customized, cost-effective consulting and training services tailored specifically to the needs of K12 institutions in Northwest Ohio and the tristate region.
Dr. Malik excels at engaging in candid conversations with her clients to help them overcome instructional challenges and design skill building workshops for educators using research-based, student-centered practices. Her expertise spans 1:1 programs, blended learning, educational technology integration, and makerspace development. Known for her strong interpersonal skills, Dr. Malik not only imparts knowledge but also instills confidence and inspiration in those she works with, making her services truly transformative.
Lori Bolone, Literacy Consultant; Teacher professional development facilitator
Lori is an accomplished educator with extensive experience in teacher professional development in the areas of literacy and curriculum development. Lori has led initiatives to improve literacy outcomes across multiple school districts in Northwest Ohio. Lori is a Regional Support Team Literacy Trainee and a credentialed RTFI Elementary and Secondary Facilitator. She is also an Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Facilitator for The Science of Reading Course and K-12 Dyslexia Modules, and an Ohio DEW High-Quality Instructional Materials Ambassador. Her professional development leadership is marked by her participation in key conferences and her dedication to enhancing literacy through innovative methods.
Jenna Stuebs, Reading Specialist; Teacher professional development facilitator
With over 25 years of experience in education, Jenna embarked on her career as a kindergarten and first-grade educator, subsequently instructing child development classes at the collegiate level, and has devoted the past 11 years to serving as a reading specialist in central Ohio. As a Certified Academic Language Practitioner with specialized training in Orton-Gillingham and the Science of Reading, Jenna employs a multisensory structured literacy approach in her work with intervention students. She possesses extensive expertise in facilitating skill building workshops for educators on the MTSS process, utilizing data analysis to inform precise instructional strategies.
Alicia Conley, Trauma-Informed Trainer, Skill building workshop facilitator
Alicia Conley is an experienced consultant and trainer with over 15 years of experience. She is a Trauma-Informed Trainer and a certified Grit Resilience Support Educator. Alicia led skill building workshops for educators in the MTSS and RTI processes, developed and implemented behavior plans and provided support to students with disabilities. Her background includes working with K12 students, focusing on behavior modification, crisis de-escalation, and restorative practices. Alicia has expertise in developing and guiding school administrators in results-based decision-making and providing teacher professional development.