Amy Campbell joins NIET as a seasoned educator with 23 years of classroom experience and extensive expertise in foundational literacy. Her journey in education has been marked by a commitment to fostering strong instructional practice and supporting teacher growth, significantly impacting student outcomes. Over the years, she has served in pivotal roles, including lead mentor, lead teacher, TN Core State Standards trainer, instructional coach, curriculum specialist, and as a leader of professional learning communities. Her contributions extend to supporting districts through the development and delivery of professional development and the selection and adoption of ELA high quality instructional materials.

In her most recent role as an instructional coach in Knoxville, TN, Amy championed the
development and implementation of a collaborative planning culture and was instrumental in the growth of her school to an overall level 5 proficiency rating. She attributes this success to the partnership with NIET as a deep dive school, which supported her in focusing on robust instruction and improving student outcomes through the facilitation of student ownership and student work analysis.

Amy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Tennessee. She is also certified in Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools Training. Amy’s passion to ensure that every student has the opportunity to develop strong literacy skills is a guiding principle that shapes her work with instructional leaders