Rdale Proud March 2, 2026 - Neill Elementary - The Impact of Catalyst
Implementation of the Catalyst classroom management framework at Neil Elementary School
Impact of Catalyst approach on student regulation and staff well-being
Data analysis of school-wide support call reductions over two academic years
Expansion of Catalyst training to non-classroom environments like cafeteria and hallways
Testimonials from teaching staff and educational assistants on classroom management
Integration of Catalyst practices into the district's strategic plan for student engagement and wellness
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (3)
The Catalyst foundational skills help me get students' attention, keep them engaged, set students up for success, and then support and maintain that success.
After 23 years in the classroom, I finally feel confident in my classroom management. The training I've received over the past few years has transformed my practice.
I've been here 20 years and this is the first time we've tried anything like this. Honestly, I didn't think it would work, but I was assured by the trainer that it would, especially if you were consistent.
People (9)
Lana LindemanPrincipalPrincipal of Neil Elementary leading the Catalyst implementation initiative.
Principal of Neil Elementary leading the Catalyst implementation initiative.
Emily JamesAssistant PrincipalSupporting the Catalyst presentation team at Neil Elementary.
Supporting the Catalyst presentation team at Neil Elementary.
Tammy DohertyMTSS Behavior Specialist / Internal Catalyst CoachInternal coach assisting in the deployment of the Catalyst framework.
Internal coach assisting in the deployment of the Catalyst framework.
Matt CaesarWAVE TeacherShared personal journey of using Catalyst skills as a special education teacher.
Shared personal journey of using Catalyst skills as a special education teacher.
Nancy BurnsCo-Developer of CatalystCo-developer of the Catalyst framework used by the district.
Co-developer of the Catalyst framework used by the district.
Sarah GeremkoFirst-grade teacher / Catalyst coachProvided written testimony on student regulation.
1 quote
Provided written testimony on student regulation.
“The impact of being regulated on students learning is monumental. Quite simply, kids cannot learn if they are not regulated.”
Reflection on the link between emotional regulation and academic success.
Becky BergThird-grade teacherReflected on feeling confident after 23 years of teaching.
Reflected on feeling confident after 23 years of teaching.
Cassie SutherlandKindergarten teacherReflected on the use of to-do lists for classroom success.
Reflected on the use of to-do lists for classroom success.
Alex YorkEducational Assistant (EA)Reported success implementing Catalyst in the lunchroom after initial skepticism.
Reported success implementing Catalyst in the lunchroom after initial skepticism.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Board meeting presentation by Neil Elementary staff