Corwin Professional Learning Advisors

Kelly Valentine-Schultz
kelly.valentine@corwin.com
T: (303) 548-6364

Kelly Valentine-Schultz is Corwin’s Professional Learning Advisor for the Midwest states as well as supporting international work throughout Eastern Canada, Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. With 15+ years’ experience consulting and working with K-12 schools, districts and leadership organizations, Kelly takes pride in partnering with her clients on systemic professional learning solutions ultimately maximizing impact on student learning and achievement.

A lifelong learner and an advocate for her clients, Kelly is passionate about implementing globally renowned research, best practices and amplifying school and district culture where students feel safe, thrive and engage deeply in learning. Kelly holds an M.B.A with an emphasis in Leadership Development from Regis University in Denver, a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication and a B.A. in International Studies from the University of Northern Colorado. An avid outdoors enthusiast, Kelly loves spending time hiking and biking throughout Colorado with her husband and their four-footed furry crew, including their fun-loving pups and a trio of horses.

Contact Kelly to:

• Design a comprehensive PD plan to align with your unique goals for maximum impact
• Bring in a speaker for a district-wide or regional, or state-wide event
• Support state level or provincial level initiatives
• Connect you with the best Subject Matter Experts
• Find out about Events in your area
• Network with others who have begun a Professional Learning journey with Corwin

Kelly is happy to meet with you by phone or remote meeting!

Leah Luchs
leah.luchs@corwin.com
T: (805) 573-0112

Before joining Corwin, Leah worked in a variety of fields including commercial real estate, developing evidence based community programs for prison reform and working with at risk youth in a specialized foster care home. She brings her past experience and knowledge to Corwin with a longstanding passion for education and desire to build long term relationships with Corwin clients that help facilitate maximum learning. Leah obtained her B.S in Criminal Justice at California Lutheran University as well as minoring in Sociology. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors and is an avid reader. Leah lives in sunny Southern California with her husband, son, and French bulldog.

Contact Leah to:

• Design a comprehensive PD plan to align with your unique goals for maximum impact
• Bring in a speaker for a district-wide or regional, or state-wide event
• Connect you with the best Subject Matter Experts
• Find out about Events in your area
• Network with others who have begun a PD journey with Corwin
• Get a price quote for bulk book purchases and our Online PD products
• Receive stellar Customer Service, and connect you with the right person at Corwin regarding billing, contracting, and invoicing questions

Mike Petersen
michael.petersen@corwin.com
T: (805) 341-8069

Mike Petersen is the Senior Professional Learning Advisor for the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, and Western Canada. As a former educator and with over 28 years of Educational Sales experience working in North America. Mike enjoys working with administrators, leaders, and educators to strategize ways to expand upon their successful practices, as well as collaborating around solutions for professional learning growth and maximizing impact on student learning. Mike lives in Southwest Washington and enjoys exploring the outdoors, traveling, and most of all spending time with family and friends.

Contact Mike to:

• Design a comprehensive PD plan to align with your unique goals for maximum impact
• Bring in a speaker for a district-wide or regional, or state-wide event
• Support state level or province level initiatives 
• Connect you with the best Subject Matter Experts
• Find out about Events in your area
• Network with others who have begun a PD journey with Corwin

Mike is happy to meet with you by phone or remote meeting!

Jill Olson 
jill.olson@corwin.com
T: (805) 410-0952

Jill has been with Corwin since 2013 and has enjoyed helping the company make an impact on the work and lives of thousands of educators over the years. She has had the pleasure of working with schools, districts, educational service centers, and organizations in different regions all over North America. She lives in Arizona and enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling. Jill is passionate about equity for all students, and strives to uphold the Corwin motto: "Every student learning—not by chance, but by design.”

Contact Jill to:

• Design a comprehensive PD plan to align with your unique goals for maximum impact
• Bring in a speaker for a district-wide or regional, or state-wide event
• Connect you with the best Subject Matter Experts
• Find out about Events in your area
• Network with others who have begun a PD journey with Corwin
• Get a price quote for bulk book purchases and our Online PD products
• Receive stellar Customer Service, and connect you with the right person at Corwin regarding billing, contracting, and invoicing questions