Heidi O'Gilvie is Director of Leadership Development at Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Annapolis, Maryland, and national consultant specializing in literacy, instructional practices, and transformational leadership. With over 19 years of consistent and unsurpassed performance as an education researcher, administrator, lecturer, professional learning facilitator, and school transformation specialist, she has led many school redesign initiatives in school districts nationwide. Her expertise is grounded in areas of best practice including high-yield strategies, culturally responsive teaching, organizational structure and management in education, leadership development, and the theories of action, literacy, and coaching.