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Renae Ouillette
Education Consultant
Renae has over 30 years of successful experience as an educational consultant and
district-level administrator in Pre-K-12 education, with a focus on improving
outcomes for students who face barriers to learning. She is passionate about
bridging the gap between scientific research and educational practice. Renae has
championed the need to embed social-emotional learning and executive function
into professional development and student learning. She is trained in
implementation science and understands the challenges of making sustainable
organizational change.
After receiving a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Michigan State University,
Renae went on to earn her Master’s in Developmental Psychology and Specialist in
Psychological Services in School Psychology from Central Michigan University. She
obtained her administrative licensure through the University of Minnesota and has
taken courses to become a licensed clinical counselor through Adler Graduate
School. Renae has taught and guest lectured at several colleges and universities in
Minnesota. She has supported education leaders across the state in various areas,
including special education financial management, leadership development,
communication skills, and strategies for supporting neurodiverse students.
Renae has been recognized by her colleagues for her contributions to the field of
special education, receiving the Minnesota Administrators for Special Education
(MASE) Administrator of the Year award in 2015 and the Legacy award in 2022.
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What Our Customers Are Saying
“Winterset CSD selected PartnerED to lead our district through the updating of our strategic plan and development of a Profile of a Graduate. Our board wanted a process that would encompass our entire district and foster the engagement of our entire community. The process that our consultants facilitated exceeded our expectations, as our community had numerous opportunities both in-person and virtual to provide their input throughout this process. The provocations and activities that were included in the process ensured that our Key Community Stakeholders were exposed to emerging trends in education and that our local community needs and values were considered as we developed our strategic plan and POG. We found our consultants to be knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive as we engaged in this process.”
– Justin Gross, Superintendent Winterset Community School District, Winterset, IA
“I reached out to Paula O’Loughlin and her colleague to potentially conduct a training for staff at my institution. From the very beginning, Paula was very timely and consistent in our communication. She showed a high level of enthusiasm about the opportunity and shared her ideas about the content. Her experience and expertise were a perfect match. Therefore, it was very easy for me to move forward with the training. Throughout the entire planning process, Paula was definitely a collaborative partner and maintained regular contact. At the training, Paula was an engaged and personable presenter which allowed attendees to easily participate. Her extreme knowledge of the subject matter greatly benefited the staff and evaluations were very positive. I would highly recommend Paula of PartnerED!”
– John Drussell, LICSW, MSW, Section of Social Work, Mayo Clinic
