Our Story —
Jessica Lament and Emilia Pastor met while living in Paris. Both experienced educators, coaches, and former teachers, they connected through their passion for education. As their experiences vary in speciality and student age range, Jessica and Emilia felt that their backgrounds were excellent complements to each other. What better way to offer schools and organizations a wide range of relevant supports?
The commonality between them both is their attention to the most recent research-supported practices. From having worked on the ground in education, they both understand the complex needs and demands that educators and people working with children face on a daily basis.
With that knowledge, Emilia and Jessica are excited to support teachers to move from theory to application in their daily practice.
Coaches
Partner
Jessica Lament
A versatile, multi-certified teacher and coach with extensive knowledge of special education. Graduate of Syracuse University with a focus on inclusion, Jessica has experience supporting and coaching early years and elementary school teachers. Her specialties include engaging diverse learners, integrating differentiated instruction, and lesson-planning that maximizes instruction with high student engagement. Jessica has worked with a wide spectrum of teachers, ranging from public schools in the United States to a private elite school in Singapore to teachers in training at the institut national supérieur de formation et de recherche pour education inclusive (INSEI) in Suresnes, France. She currently volunteering as the Vice President of the SPRINT network - a group of anglophone professionals in France who work with students with different needs and disabilities. She is based in Paris with her family.
Education
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
Masters in Early Childhood Special Education
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
B.A., Inclusive Elementary and Special Education; Sociology Concentration
School Experience
• Stamford American International School (Singapore)
• EtonHouse International School (Singapore)
• Association to Benefit Children (USA)
Professional Certifications/Projects
Early Childhood and Elementary Regular and Special Education Certification (New York, USA)
International Baccalaureate Certification (PYP)
Reggio Emilia Trained
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
Partner
Emilia Pastor
Emilia has coached teachers and school leaders for the past 15 years. As a former headmaster of an elite public school and a coach to principals, she has extensive experience helping teachers enhance their teaching to meet the needs of today’s students. She has also trained and coached school leaders so they can effectively support teachers in the classroom. With extensive experience facilitating professional development, Emilia loves the challenge of creating learning environments for adults where educators feel they are gaining tangible skills they will use in the classroom.
Education
HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Masters in School Leadership
SWARTHMORE COLLEGE
B.A., Political Science; Public Policy Concentration; Education Concentration
School Experience
• North Middlesex Regional District (USA)
• Boston Latin Academy (USA)
• Charlestown High School (USA)
Professional Projects/Workshops
• National SAM innovation project
• Qatar World Innovation Summit
• Japan Foundation Principal Program