Catherine has the unique ability to take the most complex concepts in proficiency-based instruction and explain them in clear, teacher-friendly language. Her impactful workshops and lesson demonstrations show teachers how to actually do proficiency-based instruction. Her books and professional learning offerings are a gift to the profession!

Our group of vocational-technical educators in Massachusetts had the pleasure of working with Catherine to create a shared learning experience and kick off a collaborative curriculum writing project. She skillfully helped us organize our thoughts and build common language. Her ability to make complex instructional design concepts accessible and immediately applicable was exactly what we needed to launch our work with purpose and confidence.

Catherine Ritz worked with our district for three years to create new curriculum focused on the interests of our students. She and our teachers created thematic units for Novice, Intermediate and Advanced learners that were interesting, focused on our urban students, and rigorous as well as being standards-aligned. She was professional, smart, knowledgeable about the ACTFL Standards, and patient with us as we navigated this complex process. I highly recommend her to work in your district–you won't be disappointed!

Catherine is a visionary educator and an incredible collaborator. She led the development of our thematic world language curriculum across all levels and languages in BPS with clarity and purpose. Her professional development sessions and book club inspired our teachers to grow in both their practice and mindset. Working with Catherine has elevated our entire program!

In my role as a World Language Director, Catherine offered several workshops to my team and has also worked as a consultant on a curriculum development project. Through the curriculum writing process, Catherine not only demonstrated her leadership and strategic vision, but she was also dynamic and engaging. If you are lucky to work with her, you will be guided throughout the process, work collaboratively, and you will be able to excel.