Michele De Bellis
Michele DeBellis is
an independent consultant livng in the Austin, Texas, area and a Training Associate with the Center for Cognitive
CoachingSM, the Center for Adaptive Schools, and the Institute for Habits of Mind. Michele's professional
work for the last ten years has focused on educational reform, prioritizing the understanding of both content
and leadership development within all levels of a PK–16 system. At the El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence,
Michele was the Director of K–12 Math and Science Partnership and previously served as the Director for Leadership
Development and Director for Literacy. During these ten years she provided leadership for school administrators
and over 75 school-based coaches in standards-based teaching and learning. Also, her previous experience as a
special education teacher and district level administrator adds to her knowledge and understanding of systems.
Central to all of her work is a commitment to building collaborative infrastructures within systems that support
self-directedness within any group. As a trainer and practitioner of Adaptive Schools, Cognitive CoachingSM,
and Habits of Mind, Michele has the skills, knowledge and understanding to support and assist in developing collaborative
schools and systems committed to excellence for all learners.
Michele De Bellis
601 South Baker Circle
Leander, TX 78641
Telephone (home/office): 512–778–6277
Telephone (cell): 915–526–5027
E-Mail: michele.debellis@gmail.com
Web site: Thinking Resource (new window)