Van (Vivian) N.

Vivian N. serves as the Director of Program at Teaching Lab, providing coaching and support to district leaders and principals on program implementation and change management for NYC's Reads Initiative. As a Special Education Consultant, Vivian N. facilitates compliance with special education mandates and manages Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans. Previous roles include Special Services Consultant at Achievement First, where Vivian N. achieved 100% compliance on special education metrics, and as the founding Dean of Special Education, instrumental in enhancing academic programming at a Title 1 school. Additional experience encompasses directorial roles at Instruction Partners and Ascend Public Charter Schools, focusing on instructional support and strategic growth initiatives, leading to significant improvements in student proficiency. Vivian N. began the educational career as a teacher and curriculum fellow, with a solid foundation in History and Politics from New York University and a Master of Education from St. John's University.