Jacqueline Duncan

Jacqueline is an award-winning educator and educational consultant with more than a decade of experience across premier public schools, independent schools, and private family education. Throughout her career, she has taught students from kindergarten through eighth grade, designed individualized learning experiences, and partnered closely with families to support academic achievement, executive functioning, and long-term educational success. As both a classroom teacher and private educator, Jacqueline has developed a reputation for building meaningful relationships, tailoring instruction to each learner, and navigating complex educational needs with professionalism and discretion. She has also founded and led her own educational consulting practice, collaborating with families, schools, and educators to provide curriculum design, academic planning, advocacy, and strategic educational guidance. Her approach combines research-based instruction with a deep understanding of child development, empowering students to become confident, capable, and lifelong learners.

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Honors

Teacher of the Year

2023–2024

Ron Ritchhart Fellow

Project Zero · Harvard Graduate School of Education

Selected for the internationally recognized fellowship exploring Cultures of Thinking, Visible Thinking routines, instructional leadership, and research-based practices for deep student learning.

Presenter — Cultures of Thinking Global Summit

Research-informed instructional strategies on student thinking, inquiry, and classroom culture.

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching & Learning

Point Loma Nazarene University · California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (K–6)

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Florida Southern College

Areas of Expertise

Instructional CoachingTeacher MentoringTeacher InductionAdult LearningClassroom ObservationProfessional DevelopmentCurriculum DesignLesson PlanningInstructional LeadershipVisible ThinkingCultures of ThinkingInquiry-Based LearningAssessment DesignData-Informed InstructionDifferentiated InstructionEducational ConsultingFamily PartnershipsCollaborative Leadership

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