About Connie

With over two decades in education, Connie Hamilton Ed.S. has worn various hats—from elementary and middle school teacher to instructional coach. Her journey also led her to administrative roles, serving as a principal at both elementary and secondary levels, as well as a central office curriculum leader. In addition to her hands-on experience, Connie is the accomplished author of seven books for teachers and school leaders, covering topics such as questioning, group work, and effective leadership.

Throughout these diverse positions, Connie's dedication to fostering high-quality instruction has remained unwavering. In her mission to support educators, Connie actively collaborates with hundreds of teachers in their classrooms, providing job-embedded professional learning. She spearheads Collaboration and Instructional Feedback Teams (CIFTs), guiding educators through observing and sharing feedback in an authentic, collaborative coaching experience. Connie takes a personalized approach, offering feedback tailored to each teacher's classroom, students, and curriculum. Participants consistently hail Connie's CIFTs as the most beneficial professional learning they've ever experienced.

Connie's workshops are characterized by engagement, thought-provoking insights, and practical utility. Participants laud her for delivering actionable tips, even seasoned teachers find fresh and relevant. Recognizing the value of modeled practices, Connie practices what she preaches, providing high-quality, engaging learning experiences. Educators leave motivated to implement their newfound knowledge the very next day. Her keynotes inspire audiences to reconsider their views on instruction, infusing life and meaning into research-based methods.

Administrators find a valuable ally in Connie as she helps them evolve into better instructional leaders. Her extensive experience at all school levels provides her with a profound understanding of the complexities of leadership responsibilities. Connie believes that leaders play a crucial role in creating a safe environment for flourishing learning. To achieve this, leaders must champion teachers' work, pose the right questions, establish crucial connections, and design systems for continuous growth

What Other’s Have to Say…

  • “Look out Socrates! Here comes Connie Hamilton, the newest innovator of questionology! Connie Hamilton is leading teachers to create a higher level oof learning through questioning techniques that can only be compared to the Golden Age.”

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    Marcia Gutierrez, High School Spanish and ELA Teacher

  • “Connie has the unique ability to know how to support teachers with the knowledge and confidence to understand their roles when asking questions to increase student thinking and engagement. She is an amazing presenter. You can take your learning immediately into the classroom!”

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    Simone Margraf, Curriculum, Instruction, MTSS District Coordinator

  • Connie Hamilton is a highly skilled facilitator who provides teachers with the opportunity to reflect on their questioning and bring clarity to what is essential in student learning. She consciously shapes professional development with an inquiry approach. It is evident that she is a true champion for student and teacher success!”

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    Stephanie O’Connor, District Curriculum Director

  • “In a very short amount of time, Connie Hamilton opened my eyes to the art of questioning. Connie taught me how to get more from my students in order to deepen their thinking. I feel fortunate to have had the training and welcome any future professional development from such a guru of questioning.”

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    Debbie Pappas Elementary Math Teacher

  • “The way Connie presented questioning and how she connected it helped me to better understand student learning. The workshops applied to all grade levels and were interactive. I continue to use her models with my students daily.”

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    Michelle Maci, High School Special Education Teacher

  • “Connie Hamilton is known by teachers and leaders as the Questioning Guru. She offers minor tweaks and major perspective shifts. You will be a better questioner tomorrow.”

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    Dr. Dorothy VanderJagt, Author and Professional Learning Coordinator

  • “Connie Hamilton is willing to listen as you describe areas where you would like to grow, whether personally or as a school or district, and then uses her own experiences to provide resources and strategies to help make that growth happen. She is intelligent, resourceful, and has impacted our district as we continue to grow as a staff.”

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    Leah O'Donnell, Literacy Coach

 

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