Debra Serafin is a professional educator with 35 years combined experience as a Teacher, building level Supervisor, Assistant Principal and District Level Supervisor for Curriculum and Instruction. She graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education, received her Master's of Business Administration from Monmouth College, and continued her post Master's education in the Doctoral Program of Educational Leadership at Rowan University. Debra has extensive experience in curriculum and instruction, development of smaller learning communities and academies, implementation of Personalized Student Learning Plans, establishment of on-line credit recovery programs, mentoring administrative interns, and grant writing. Throughout her years as a school administrator, she has facilitated professional learning communities and action research teams, used data analysis for school improvement, developed formative, summative and benchmark assessments, and been a facilitator for secondary school reform initiatives. A visionary leader, Debra has been instrumental in being a change agent in school districts in order to improve programs and move educational progress forward. Debra has implemented new courses to meet the needs of students and instituted teacher and peer mentor advisory programs in order to help students connect with their school community. She has done numerous presentations throughout the state on a variety of topics. Her workshops are interactive, informative, and practical for immediate implementation.