Jan O'Neill

Jan grew up in a family of teachers and researchers which explains a lot about her fascination with how we learn and what motivates us to learn. She has applied these interests as a classroom teacher, curriculum developer, union representative, consultant to government, healthcare and nonprofits, corporate trainer and consultant to manufacturing industries, and product marketing manager for a national quality management consulting firm. 

Jan is co-author with Anne Conzemius of three books, Building Shared Responsibility for Student Learning, The Handbook for SMART School Teams, and The Power of SMART Goals. She co-developed with Anne one of QLD's classic and longest selling products, "Making Meaning Through Measurement." In her role as co-founder of QLD, she develops communications, is involved in client development, and serves as Secretary on QLD's Board of Directors. In the field she is a keynote speaker, a S.M.A.R.T. coach, and a lead consultant for long-term clients.

She lives in Madison, WI with her husband Hank, son Luke, and Tucker the dog. She loves listening to all types of music, cooking with friends and family, and laughing at Luke's jokes (most of them).