Nicole Alioto, Ph.D.
School Improvement Expert, Keynote Speaker,
Author of Your School Sucks: Why School Fail to Measure Up and What to Do About It
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Turning Data Skeptics into Believers
Dr. Alioto knows that data can be overwhelming or boring, but her dynamic approach makes it accessible and exciting.
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The Authority in Education Measurement
She is a nationally recognized expert in educational measurement and strategic planning.
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Measure Better, Do Better
Dr. Alioto helps schools measure the right things so they can make informed, strategic decisions that lead to better results.
Data Don’t Have to Bring Problems -
They Should Bring Answers!
Making Measurement Meaningful—And Fun!
Dr. Nicole Alioto is not your typical data expert—she’s a dynamic speaker and educator who brings clarity and enthusiasm to the world of educational measurement and strategic planning.
A nationally recognized thought leader, a TEDx speaker, and host of the podcasts You Can Measure Anything® and Measure UP: The Podcast for Transformational School Leaders, Dr. Alioto makes data accessible, actionable, and even fun.
Whether she’s challenging outdated practices or inspiring real change, her interactive sessions leave educators empowered, energized, and equipped to use data in ways that truly transform schools.
Speaking Topics
You Can Measure Anything!®
There are some concepts that just seem too…intangible. How can we determine if we are achieving goals related to things like engagement, belonging, or trust if we are not sure how to define and measure them? In this interactive session, Dr. Nicole Alioto will share her Diamond Definition process for measuring anything so you can get the best data for the best insights.
Not Measuring Up or Not Measuring Right?
In the quest to improve student outcomes, it could appear that results aren't measuring up. But are your measurements accurate? In this presentation, Dr. Nicole Alioto will engage your team in identifying how errors in measurement impact the ability to make the right improvements. From assessment to grading practices, strategic planning to program evaluation, this keynote will leave attendees ready to get better data for better decisions!
What people are saying
“A lot of our staff didn’t know what to expect since they hadn’t met Dr. Alioto before, and she was able to get them engaged in the discussion of zones of genius for their classrooms. They left the keynote energized for their work the rest of the day!”
— Tanner Thompson, Career and Technical Education, Technical Assistance Center of NY
Dr. Nicole Alioto
For over 25 years, Dr. Nicole Alioto has worked in higher education and K12, dedicated to helping schools not suck. She is founder and CEO of Alla Breve Educational Consulting, LLC and hosts the podcasts You Can Measure Anything® and Measure UP: The Podcast for Transformational School Leaders. Frequent conference presenter and two-time TEDx speaker, she has taught various statistics, measurement, and assessment courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Dr. Alioto earned her Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Connecticut and uses her love of research to transform schools. A New Jersey native, she currently lives in western New York.
Click on the image to watch her TEDx talk, “Measuring Success for Better Schools.”
It’s Time to Measure Up
Buy Your School Sucks and put your school on the path to success.
In this book, you'll:
Discover why your improvement efforts aren't working
Shift attitudes toward evidence-based decision-making
Define a shared vision of success
Establish clear expectations for data use among leaders and educators
Set your school on the path to meaningful change
Contact Us
Ready to transform your school with smarter data and strategic insights? Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, or expert consultant, Dr. Alioto is here to help. Get in touch to bring engaging, practical, and impactful solutions to your school or organization.