Karly Ward

Karly Ward

Karly Ward is an experienced educational leader with over 17 years in teaching and administration. She formerly served as the principal of Rendezvous Elementary School in central Wyoming, where she led the intermediate elementary school to recognition as a Model PLC at Work®. Her leadership emphasizes shared responsibility, collaboration, climate, results, and fostering a thriving school culture.

Karly specializes in visionary leadership, sustaining a healthy school environment, and ensuring system fidelity. She has worked in schools ranging from 150 to 1,300 students and enjoys guiding educators in applying PLC foundations to diverse settings to drive improvement and achieve meaningful results.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Colorado Christian University and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Austin Peay State University.

PLC at Work^®

PLC at Work® experts have proven success in leading the PLC at Work process in a school or district. Work with them to implement a focus on learning, build a collaborative culture, and create a results orientation that leads to sustained, substantive school improvement.

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Beyond Labels

Beyond Labels! experts have proven success in improving outcomes for all students, including those with special needs. Work with them to develop collaborative partnerships in order to implement inclusive processes and programs that support every learner in your school community.

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Presentations by Karly Ward

• Beyond Compliance: Living the Core Pillars of a True PLC
• Defining the Work: Deepening PLC Practices for Lasting Impact
• Essential Standards Simplified: Prioritizing What Matters Most
• Mastering Tier 1 Instruction: Planning for Impactful Teaching
• Formative Assessment in Action: Driving Instruction for Success
• Breaking Barriers: Navigating Cultural Challenges in PLCs