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Carol Brooks Simoneau, EdD, graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in elementary education. She earned a Master of Science Degree with a reading specialist endorsement and an educational administration and leadership endorsement from Kansas State University. Carol earned a doctorate in educational administration and leadership from Kansas State University.
Carol is a Director for Thinking Collaborative and provides training in Cognitive Coaching® and Adaptive Schools® (Foundation and Advanced), Presentations Skills, Facilitation Skills, and Teacher Leadership. 
Carol has worked as a teacher and reading specialist with students of all ages. As a reading specialist, she modeled instructional strategies in the classroom and worked with students in intervention programs designed to prevent reading failure. She has also chaired or served as a member on improvement visitation teams designed to develop school community and facilitate learning and growth. Carol has received the Kansas State Department of Education Distinguished Educator Award.
Carol is the author of A Facilitator's Guide to On-line Professional Development: Establishing Communities of Learning and Cultures of Thinking (Brooks Simoneau, C., & Bailey, G.).