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JiLL Swissa
Senior Director of Professional Learning Design at Carnegie Learning
JiLL Swissa is a dedicated education professional currently serving as the Senior Director of Professional Learning Design at Carnegie Learning. She has a rich background in teaching high school mathematics in New Jersey and Illinois, including working at schools for students with learning, emotional, and behavioral challenges. JiLL also taught at a second-chance school in Chicago. Her teaching career extends internationally, as she spent a year in Japan teaching students of all ages, an experience that broadened her cultural and professional horizons.1
At Carnegie Learning, JiLL has been instrumental in supporting teachers through professional learning initiatives. She has worked closely with educators to implement effective teaching strategies, such as aligning tasks with Standards for Mathematical Practices, fostering student-centered classrooms, and enhancing mathematical discourse. Her efforts have contributed to significant improvements in student outcomes, such as the 22% growth in math readiness observed in Frankfort School District 157-C.12
JiLL is recognized for her ability to connect with teachers and push them out of their comfort zones to achieve success. She is also passionate about empowering others and emphasizes collaboration and constructive problem-solving in her leadership approach.12
