About Amanda Carpena
With dedicated experience leading school districts, Amanda Carpena excels in implementing and leading initiatives focused on curriculum, instruction, data, assessment, and professional learning for educators, with a particular emphasis on the critical areas of literacy and the Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Throughout her career, she has served as a teacher, instructional technology coach, and district administrator, emphasizing these vital components. As a district leader, Amanda has played a pivotal role in championing initiatives such as implementation of i-Ready® and The Literacy Portfolio by i-Ready. She strongly advocates for a literacy ecosystem founded by meaningful data and assessments, recognizing its impact on student growth, educator success, and educator retention. Based in New Jersey, Amanda actively participates in her children's school and sports activities, volunteering her time to support their education.