Lisa Westman is an author, speaker, and consultant who works with school systems internationally to provide professional learning on student-driven differentiation, empathic instructional practices, standards-based learning, and implementing instructional coaching programs. She has more than 17 years of experience as a teacher and instructional coach specializing in differentiation. Lisa's publications include Student-Driven Differentiation: 8 Steps to Harmonize Learning in the Classroom (Corwin Press, 2018), Teaching with Empathy: How to Transform Your Practice by Understanding Your Learners (ASCD, August 2021), and regular contributions to publications including Educational Leadership, Education Update. Education Week, Education Week Teacher, and Edutopia.