Trisha Cook

As an effective educational leader, my focus is on improving outcomes for all students. I believe in the power of strategic planning and the implementation of evidence-based practices to drive positive change. Creating a culture of care, I aim to foster an environment that nurtures at-risk students and promotes their growth and academic achievement. With experience in meeting the unique needs of these students, I am dedicated to creating a positive and nurturing educational environment that supports high levels of growth and success.

• Cook, T., and Beane, D. (2021). The Impact of Restorative Practices, Presentation at Cabarrus County Schools Summer Leadership Academy, Concord, NC
• Cook, T. (2021). Restorative Circles. Professional Development for East Cleveland City Schools, Cleveland, OH.
• Cook, T., and Jablonski, A. (2019). The Intersection Between PBIS & Restorative Practices, Presentation at RtI/MTSS Innovations Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
• Cook, T., and Beane, D. (2018). Restorative Practices. Professional Development for W.M. Irwin Elementary School, Concord, NC.
• Kourea, L., Lo, Y.-y., Scardina, T., & Pthiaka, H. (2016). Implementing schoolwide positive behavior support across diverse elementary schools in the United States and in Cyprus. Proceedings of the Building Bridges Among Researchers and Practitioners: Special Education Conference II (pp. 16-24). University of Nevada-Las Vegas & University of Nicosia.
• Scardina, T. (June, 2016). SWPBS in the classroom. Workshop presentation at the 1st PBS Conference in Cyprus. University of Cyprus.
• Kolb, B., Scardina, T., and Brewer, A. (2014, Fall). Growing PBIS in the Classroom: Teachers Supporting Teachers, Presentation at NC Conference for Exceptional Children, Greensboro, NC.
• Winter, L., Kolb, B., Scardina, T., and Beard, M. (2013, Fall). Building Administrator Support Across Implementation Stages. Presentation at PBIS Leadership Forum, Chicago, IL.