Guiding Principles
We believe ...
- Groups that examine their own sense of identity and purpose are best positioned to affect change
- In the power of collaboration as a way of developing and maintaining our adaptivity
- Something better comes from working together with others
- Engaging more minds to consider what lies ahead and behind results in solutions that are creative and enduring
- Promoting a spirit of inquiry will lead to the development of strong, caring work cultures where members are most resourceful
- Taking time to fully understand contexts will lead to more efficient, effective and satisfying outcomes
- Cultivating energy necessary for groups to thrive is an ongoing process and requires careful tending
Jeannette Deloya
Jeannette brings 30 years of experience in community work, university and public education to her skillset as presenter and facilitator in group development, collaboration and strategic planning. Her approach is influenced by Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Courage to Teach, Restorative Practices and Action Research, along with the theories and practices of Adaptive Schools (Garmston and Wellman). Prior to her recent retirement from the Madison Metropolitan School District, she served as the Coordinator of Mental Health Supports and Lead School Social Worker. At heart, she is a collaborator and inquirer, who is firmly committed to promoting practices that respectfully support adults as they navigate complex social organizations and engage in highly rewarding and challenging work. |
Heather Lott
Heather has served in a number of capacities over her 22 year career including teacher, instructional coach, professional developer, and coordinator of new teacher induction and mentoring for the Madison Metropolitan School District. She is also a presenter and board member for the Dane County New Teacher Project, an affiliate of the New Teacher Center. Heather’s passion is to work with groups and leaders who are strengthening their collaborative skills in order to impact student learning. Her current work as a Learning Coordinator and Instructional Coach at the high school level allows opportunities to enjoy the positive student outcomes of high functioning teams. |
Sara Knueve
Sara has spent the last 15 years as a community and school social worker. She facilitates social emotional learning, mindfulness, and positive behavior support at both the district and school levels. She has served in urban, diverse neighborhoods, helping children and families connect to opportunities and realize their full potential. Currently, she works at Glendale Elementary in Madison Metropolitan School District in the role of Student Service Coordinator. Her training background includes Adaptive Schools, Positive Behavior Supports and Intervention, Responsive Classrooms, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Call to Care. She is also the founder of Cedarwood Healing, where she practices equine gestalt coaching and teaches mindfulness classes. |
Ron Lott
Ron’s 34 years in public education has included roles as teacher, principal, facilitator, coach, presenter, and faculty in higher education. He draws from a rich background of learning and experience, strongly influenced by Adaptive Schools, Cognitive Coaching, Data Dialogue, Instructional Rounds, and a broad range of researchers and thinkers. For the last 17 years he has supported school teams, principals and teacher leaders in the Madison Metropolitan School District. He offers an array of professional development focused on strengthening self-directed individuals and teams. |
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Peloton Consultant Group
PO BOX 930212
Verona, WI 53593
PO BOX 930212
Verona, WI 53593