Diverse Learners

Heartland AEA provides services that support all learners in schools and communities. Within the Agency, Heartland AEA strives to create an environment in which the backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of all employees are used to better serve area districts.

Services to districts and schools include the planning and implementation of a research-based framework to guide differentiated lesson planning and delivery and assessment that meet the specific needs of all learners.

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Crista Carlile

Crista Carlile

  • Regional Director

Districts: Des Moines
Non-public schools: Bergman Academy, Diocese of Des Moines, Empigo Academy, Joshua Christian, Mt. Olive Lutheran, OneSchool Global, JW Reed Christian
Charter schools: Great Oaks Charter School, Horizon Science Academy

Education: Bachelor’s degree, biology; Master’s degree, secondary education; Ed.D., educational leadership

Experience: High school science teacher, Science curriculum coordinator, High school administrator, Director of teaching & learning; Regional director Joined Heartland AEA in 2022

Expertise: Systems improvement; quality/continuous improvement; leadership development; strategic planning and implementation; leadership coaching

How I’ve made an impact: I have worked closely with a district to implement a school improvement process that aligns evidence-based practices in improvement science with federal and state requirements for ESSA and Title I.

Diverse Learners