Tina Gordon, Ed.D. is a retired New Jersey administrator with a doctorate
from Rutgers University. She developed and implemented numerous programs
employing current research. In her previous district, one recent initiative
was the creation of a Response to Intervention program designed to prevent
academic failure and decrease the number of special education students using
a variety of research-based methods. These methods included differentiating
instruction as well as addressing student behavior and motivation.
Prior to becoming a public school administrator with a specialty in
curriculum, Dr. Gordon was a professional staff development consultant.
Throughout her career, she has continued to present workshops, coach, and
consult. Dr. Gordon has presented at NCTE, ASCD, New Jersey School Boards
Association, New Jersey ASA Techspo, and many other state and national
conferences.
Her work has been published in Education Week, The New York Times, The
English Journal, NJEA Review, The Middle School Journal, and The Council
Chronicle.
