Amanda Ziar

Amanda Ziaer brings a dynamic blend of educational leadership, district‑level strategy, and instructional innovation to the design process. With 24 years of experience in public education, she has served as a classroom educator, middle and high school assistant principal, and campus principal in two districts, as well as a district‑level leader overseeing Curriculum & Instruction and Strategic Initiatives in North DFW.

Amanda has guided multiple districts through comprehensive visioning and master planning processes, helping align long‑range facility planning with instructional priorities and community goals. She excels at building shared understanding among stakeholders by translating educational research into engaging, accessible formats that connect pedagogy with innovative learning environments designed to elevate student engagement.

She has led professional learning on the effective use of flexible furniture, innovative spaces, and environmental design strategies that promote student agency. Additional workshops and facilitation topics include district learning frameworks, Educator/Learner/Leader profiles, inquiry‑based instruction, future‑ready learning continuums, and expectations for contemporary learning environments.

Areas of Expertise:

Visioning & Strategic Educational Planning

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Research on Innovative and Next‑Generation Learning Environments

Change Management & System‑Level Design

Professional Learning Communities

Instructional Models including Project‑Based Learning, Understanding by Design, and Inquiry‑Driven Instruction

Amanda is also an active contributor to statewide educational initiatives. She has served on multiple TASA committees, including TPAC, and played a role in the development of the updated Texas Visioning Document.