Empowering Students for Success
System level support and coaching developing sustainable leadership practices in K-12 schools.
Empower Educational Leadership
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Empower Educational Leadership is founded in the belief and brilliance of all students. Our services support developing educational leaders that create equitable systems that respond to student strengths and maintain high expectations for every student.
Our Expertise
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Our approach differentiates support for each unique educational context and community. We support developing leadership and expertise that recognizes the whole child and specializes in creating equitable systems that support learning through standards-based planning and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Additionally, services incl
Our approach differentiates support for each unique educational context and community. We support developing leadership and expertise that recognizes the whole child and specializes in creating equitable systems that support learning through standards-based planning and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Additionally, services include coaching about social emotional development through Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) and Restorative Justice.
Our Services
Our Philosophy
Our Services
We offer a range of services to meet the needs of each school community.
- 1:1 Coaching to support school or district leader's problem of practice.
- Professional development about MTSS, PBIS, and standards-based planning.
- Facilitation and coaching of Professional Learning Communities (PLC's) to support the acceleration of student learning.
About Empower Educational Leadership
Consulting Experience
Erin Rasmussen has experience supporting strategic plans in a variety of school districts.
- Collaborating to lead changes in literacy instruction in the Shelton School District aligned to standards and promoting student engagement.
- Coordinating a partnership between the University of Washington and Seattle Public Schools focused on co-designing literacy experiences with families of Black boys in grades 2nd - 4th.
- 1:1 coaching support to align MTSS systems in Seattle Public Schools.
School Leadership Experience
She has experience leading in diverse communities in Seattle Public Schools.
- Developed routines that develop warm and welcoming environment for diverse student populations, including 40% of students receiving multi-lingual services and 70% of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch.
- Implemented Multi-Tiered Systems of Support focused on staff collaboration that increased student achievement in grades K-8.
- Improved student climate through Restorative Justice practices that decreased discipline rates, especially for students of color.
- Improved access to Algebra for 8th grade students by doubling the number of classes. Increasing access to college and career pathways.