Betsy Lawson Blank

Betsy Lawson Blank is an experienced educational leader currently serving as Senior Manager, Program (Coach Development) at Teaching Lab, where responsibilities include enhancing instructional coaching for ELA coaches through the design of professional development and management of coaching teams. Prior to this role, Betsy served as an instructional coach, and at the NYC Department of Education from 2018 to 2022 as a Teacher and LMSW. Betsy has also held consulting and internship positions specializing in clinical social work and educational consulting, and previously contributed significantly to the KIPP network as Program Manager for the KIPP School Summit and Assistant Principal at KIPP Philadelphia Schools. Betsy's educational background includes advanced degrees in Urban Education and Social Work, as well as a Specialist in Educational Leadership.