White Bear Lake Area Schools
Troy Strand is an experienced instructional coach currently working with White Bear Lake Area Schools since August 2017, where workshops for 40-80 employees have led to the 100% adoption of new practices within three years. Previously, as a staff developer at AVID Center from June 2020 to August 2023, Troy maintained a 93%+ satisfaction rate among workshop participants nationwide through blended learning approaches. Troy also served as a design and technology teacher at Venture Academy from August 2015 to August 2017, utilizing influencing techniques to achieve organizational goals and promote continuous improvement. Earlier experience includes a role as an instrumental music teacher at MacPhail Center for Music from August 2009 to August 2015, where innovation workshops and data visualization tools were developed for staff and leaders. Troy holds a Master of Music Composition from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Music Education from Lee University.
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