Lydia Cochrane

Lydia is currently an elementary school principal in northern Vermont. She relocated to Vermont after seven years working with the nonprofit Citizen Schools, when she was based in Boston Public Schools and Chelsea Public Schools. She is a licensed teacher and administrator with 10 years of experience in leading teaching teams, data-driven instruction and intervention, and highlighting the joy of learning for students. She lives with her partner, three dogs, two cats, and occasional foster kids. Lydia earned a B.A. in Psychology from Smith College, an M.Ed. in Leadership/Policy from Boston University, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Antioch University in Critical Pedagogy.