Piloting the Implementation of the Portrait and its Effects on Relationships, Experiences, and the Environment of School
To ensure that those closest to the work contribute to shaping the Portrait of a Nevada Learner, the Nevada Department of Education brought educators' voices and practitioner expertise into the process. This initial process engaged schools of diverse communities to help us understand the value of the portrait in driving coherent learning experiences. The case studies created by each school team (listed below) are helping inform the long-term strategy of a growing network for educator collaboration statewide.
At schools representing learners of all ages and grade levels, PK-12, Pilot Portrait Teams focus on an innovation priority that would illuminate what it means to align with elements of the evolving Portrait of a Nevada Learner.
Significantly, these educators also are shaping the pathways for professional learning inside the Nevada Future of Learning Network that will support statewide implementation of the Portrait.




Educator Ambassadors
Connecting the Nevada education community to the future of learning.
With support from Nevada education leader Dr. Tonia Holmes-Sutton, Educator Ambassadors are engaging fellow educators and community members in the work to make the Portrait of a Nevada Learner a reality.
These passionate advocates for learner-centered systems change are working together on public awareness, community outreach and networking opportunities with a continual focus on inclusion, collaboration and connection.
2023-24 Educator Ambassadors
Dillon Booker, Clark County
Deanne Hicks, Washoe County
Jen Loescher, Southern Nevada Regional Professional Development Program
Michaela Marich, White Pine County
Laura Jeanne Penrod, Clark County
Claire Romzek, Clark County
Felicia Rutledge, Special Education Technology Assistance Project Director, UNR
Competency Champions
Competency Champions are moving the Portrait of a Learner and personalized, competency-based learning forward
Competency Champions (made up of at least 2 educators from the same campus) engage with professional learning and coaching, together and with other Champions statewide.
Competency Champions focus on implementing competencies on their campus, refining competencies based on feedback, and developing a toolkit of best practices to share with educators across Nevada.


How might we bring the portrait to life by empowering learners know themselves, connect with their communities, contribute to make an impact, and thrive?
This guide offers resources and tools to support Nevada’s Activators in integrating the Portrait of a Nevada Learner into their schools, districts, and communities.
Activators Guide

