Dean has more than 20 years of experience in education – both in the classroom and working with administrators. He has a diverse background with expertise in curriculum writing, professional development, Response to Intervention, assessment and much more.

Dean is currently an Implementation Coach with the Oregon RTIi Project. He works alongside districts to create RTI structures across the state of Oregon and beyond. When Dean is not traveling Oregon by bike, boots, or boats, he shares his specialties in high quality instruction and assessment through the lens of a classroom teacher and instructional coach.