Gina Fugnitto

Dr. Gina Fugnitto serves as the Chief Implementation Officer at Collaborative Classroom, where she leads the Implementation Department in advancing professional learning and fostering the conditions necessary for sustainable implementation success. Drawing from a career devoted to empowering educators, Gina is committed to bridging research and practice to drive meaningful, long-term improvements in student learning outcomes.

With a B.S. in Elementary Education, an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Central Florida—specializing in literacy coaching trends—Gina brings a unique blend of academic expertise and hands-on experience to her work. Her journey spans roles as a classroom teacher, interventionist, and instructional coach, equipping her with a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities educators face daily.

Beyond her direct contributions to schools and districts, Gina has made an impact at state and national levels through her leadership in designing and delivering professional learning experiences that cultivate instructional excellence. She is particularly passionate about supporting educators in developing a growth mindset and building instructional capacity to ensure equitable learning opportunities for all students.

As a thought leader in the field, Gina’s approach centers on collaboration, empowering educators to embrace reflective practice and actionable strategies that foster transformative change in classrooms. Her work reflects an unwavering commitment to helping school systems implement evidence-based practices that create lasting and scalable improvements in teaching and learning.

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