Author Diane Sweeney talks Student-Centered Learning
A respected voice in professional development, Diane is a trailblazer for student-centered coaching, putting students’ needs front-and-center. By focusing on goals for student learning — rather than on fixing teachers — she empowers instructional coaches to directly impact both instructional practice and student achievement. After teaching and coaching in Denver Public Schools, she served as a program officer at PEBC before founding her consulting firm.
Diane has written multiple books on the topic, including The Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching. We caught up with her in The Book Nook at the 2025 Colorado Charter Schools Annual Conference.
