Educational leader · Systems thinker · Relationship builder

Stronger systems.
Brighter beginnings.

I build the structures, relationships, and shared practices that help educators do their best work—and give every child the opportunity to thrive.

Nikita Borten smiling

Two decades
serving students,
educators & families

Leadership rooted in trust, clarity & care

Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Every educator deserves the systems that make it possible.

What drives my work

Purpose, made practical.

My leadership lives at the intersection of people and systems. I bring calm to complexity, translate goals into action, and build the trust that helps change take root.

01

Systems that support success

Designing clear, sustainable structures so educators can focus on what matters most: helping students grow.

02

Every child matters

Bringing intervention, instruction, and student support together so each learner receives the right help at the right time.

03

Strong teams create impact

Building educator capacity through thoughtful coaching, meaningful feedback, and a culture of shared responsibility.

04

Leadership with purpose

Leading complex work with integrity, empathy, transparency, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

A career built around the whole child

Seeing the system.
Never losing sight of the person.

My experience spans classroom instruction, curriculum leadership, psychoeducational assessment, special programs, and campus administration. That range helps me connect strategy with the day-to-day realities of the people doing the work.

“My core objective is to cultivate a trusting, efficient, and positive environment that expands our collective capacity for excellence.”

Areas of expertise

01MTSS implementation
02Tier 1, 2 & 3 interventions
03SST process coordination
04PBIS & restorative practices
05Special education
06Child Find & 504
07Data-informed decisions
08Teacher development
09Program implementation
10Cross-functional collaboration

Career journey

Experience with a throughline.

Each role has deepened the same commitment: create the conditions that help children, educators, and organizations flourish.

1

2004 — 2012

Teacher & Curriculum Coordinator

Built a foundation in early childhood and elementary instruction, then expanded that work through curriculum development and teacher support.

2

2012 — 2023

Educational Diagnostician

Conducted comprehensive student assessments, collaborated with families and educators, and developed data-informed recommendations for equitable support.

3

2023 — Present

Assistant Principal

Leads campus operations, MTSS systems, special programs, educator development, student support, and culture-building work.

4

Looking ahead

The Next Chapter

Exploring MTSS leadership and early childhood opportunities where strong systems can create meaningful, lasting outcomes.

02

The next chapter

Earlier support. Wider impact.

I am especially drawn to MTSS leadership and early childhood work—the places where thoughtful systems and timely support can change a child’s trajectory. I’m ready to bring my experience to an organization committed to improving outcomes for children, educators, and communities.

A thoughtful conversation is a good place to start

Let’s build something
meaningful.

If your organization is strengthening student-support systems, investing in early childhood, or building educator capacity, I’d welcome the opportunity to learn more.

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