“I have worked closely with Sasha since 2015 in her capacity as Program Director at Alameda County Office of Education and as a Consultant for hire. Sasha is exceptional at promoting educational excellence and have always been impressed by her work. I always felt that she promoted the best kind of active and engaging learning. As a Consultant, Sasha supported us in leadership capacity building where she worked closely with teachers and administrators providing embedded coaching, professional development, and modeling of effective instructional strategies that promote inquiry into practice. Sasha is a strong, compassionate leader who leads with an equity lens and is committed to serving all students. Sasha has the expertise and temperament to lead a team to grow and improve and is adept at facilitating and presenting for audiences at every level in the educational system. I highly recommend Sasha!”

Director, Instructional Programs, Emery Unified School District

 “As a midcareer Math teacher at a very small school, PD often misses my needs. Working with Sasha Kirkman was a dream come true. She offered coaching focused on my instructional needs that pushed my practice during the difficult time of the Spring 2020 pandemic shutdown and built my confidence to tackle systemic inequities my students face.

I gained specific skills in relationship management (with both students and adults), developing independent learners, managing feedback through developing resources and creating clear directions. My remote sessions with Sasha left me recharged and inspired. If you are looking to improve your practice, or an objective and non-evaluative coach for your staff, I highly recommend ASK!”

– High School Math Instructor at LA Unified

“Ms. Kirkman is a very energetic and engaged coach/ practitioner. In my own work as a teacher and administrator I have leaned on Ms. Kirkman as a sounding board and person who will be honest with me about my teaching and leadership style. Her offerings of support have helped me grow professionally and I am grateful to still be able to check in with her when it comes to curriculum and instruction.

If you are looking for a dynamic coach and someone who will dig in to the work with you, Ms. Sasha Kirkman is a great resource!”

– Principal Director, Alameda County Office of Education

“Thanks so much for your presentation last week! Your process is very systematic and will help us a lot in refining our intervention tools and structures.”

– Teacher

“Thank you so much for your presentation on Friday. It was informative and very helpful. I learned a lot, and was really inspired with the diagnostic tools. I shared the information with my principal, and my staff at the staff meeting yesterday. I think quite a few of them will be coming to the next training. Yeah!!

Thanks for the electronic materials you sent. You are awesome!”

– Teacher

“Just a note to say thank you for the productive meeting with you this morning. You're an awesome coach and I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate taking your time to meet with me.”

– Coaching client

“ I have always wanted to tell you that you had a profound impact on my life. I still think about the things we would talk about while I was in high school and they stood with me as I transitioned into adulthood. You helped me and supported me more than you will ever know…”

– Student