Speaker Profile

Sarah V. Cottinghatt, MA

Research Lead, Steplab; Professional Development and Learning Consultant with degrees in Educational Neuroscience, who is working to improve professional development for teachers and school leaders; Former Associate Dean, Ambition Institute; Author, Ausubel’s Meaningful Learning in Action (2023); Co-Author, Coaching for Adaptive Expertise: Developing Teachers Who Make Better Decisions (2026)

Sarah V.Cottinghatt, MA

Upcoming Talks

Teaching Motivated Minds
Applying Brain Science to Boost Mastery, Motivation, Mindsets, Metacognition, and Learning
5. Collaboration, STEM, & Problem Solving
Hilton Austin, Austin, TX
November 12-14, 2026