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In this episode, Jackie and Ed sit down with Dr. Samantha Mullins. Founder of MTSS By Design, to tackle a common misconception that MTSS is just another initiative.  Dr. Mullins explains why MTSS is not something extra; rather, it is the foundational system that holds your entire school's instructional frameworks together, supporting coherence and ongoing school improvement.  

What you will Learn

Smarter Design, Not Harder Effort: Why MTSS breakdowns are usually about system flaws, not lack of trying.

The Power of Tier 1: How clear routines and core instruction are everyone's responsibility and how tight Tier 1 implementation benefits all learners.

Quick Leadership Wins: Practical insights to small system shifts you can implement tomorrow.

Bio:

Dr. Samantha Mullins is the Founder and CEO of MTSS By Design, where she partners with district and school leadership teams to lead K–12 systems transformation through coherent, sustainable Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). A nationally and internationally recognized MTSS strategist and education consultant, she works with leaders to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and align assessment, intervention, and professional learning into a unified system rather than disconnected initiatives. Her work centers on system design, leadership decision-making, and change management that support clarity, coherence, and opportunity for all learners at scale. Dr. Mullins’ work in MTSS helps leadership teams move from vision to implementation by reducing fragmentation and building durable instructional systems that can adapt and endure. 

Resources:

www.mtssbydesign.com
samantha@mtssbydesign.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mtssbydesign

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