homepagevideo_still.jpg

Nicole Alioto, Ph.D.
School Improvement Expert, Keynote Speaker,
Author of Your School Sucks: Why Schools Fail to Measure Up and What to Do About It

  • Person looking at a chart with a heart-shaped speech bubble.

    Turning Data Skeptics into Believers

    Dr. Alioto knows that data can be overwhelming or boring, but her dynamic approach makes it accessible and exciting.

  • A black silhouette of a person with a diamond for a head representing a great idea, viewed from the front, on a white background.

    The Authority in Education Measurement

    She is a nationally recognized expert in educational measurement and strategic planning.

  • Purple power button icon with three dots

    Measure Better, Do Better

    Dr. Alioto helps schools measure the right things so they can make informed, strategic decisions that lead to better results.

A woman with curly blonde hair wearing a bright pink suit, sitting on a beige chair with a neutral background, resting her chin on her hand and looking at the camera.

Data Don’t Have to Bring Problems -
They Should Bring Answers!

Making Measurement Meaningful—And Fun!

Dr. Nicole Alioto is not your typical data expert—she’s a dynamic speaker and educator who brings clarity and enthusiasm to the world of educational measurement and strategic planning.

A nationally recognized thought leader, a TEDx speaker, and host of the podcasts You Can Measure Anything® and Measure UP: The Podcast for Transformational School Leaders, Dr. Alioto makes data accessible, actionable, and even fun.

Whether she’s challenging outdated practices or inspiring real change, her interactive sessions leave educators empowered, energized, and equipped to use data in ways that truly transform schools.

Let's Measure Better

Speaking Topics

A woman with curly blonde hair wearing a bright pink blazer and a headset, sitting on a blue chair with a brick wall behind her, gesturing with her hands.

You Can Measure Anything!®

There are some concepts that just seem too…intangible. How can we determine if we are achieving goals related to things like engagement, belonging, or trust if we are not sure how to define and measure them? In this interactive session, Dr. Nicole Alioto will share her Diamond Definition process for measuring anything so you can get the best data for the best insights.

Woman in pink dress giving a presentation about SWOT analysis to a group in a bright, modern office with whiteboard and plants.

Not Measuring Up or Not Measuring Right?

In the quest to improve student outcomes, it could appear that results aren't measuring up. But are your measurements accurate? In this presentation, Dr. Nicole Alioto will engage your team in identifying how errors in measurement impact the ability to make the right improvements. From assessment to grading practices, strategic planning to program evaluation, this keynote will leave attendees ready to get better data for better decisions!

Speaking Topics

What people are saying

“A lot of our staff didn’t know what to expect since they hadn’t met Dr. Alioto before, and she was able to get them engaged in the discussion of zones of genius for their classrooms. They left the keynote energized for their work the rest of the day!”

— Tanner Thompson, Career and Technical Education, Technical Assistance Center of NY

Dr. Nicole Alioto

For over 25 years, Dr. Nicole Alioto has worked in higher education and K12, dedicated to helping schools not suck. She is founder and CEO of Alla Breve Educational Consulting, LLC and hosts the podcasts You Can Measure Anything® and Measure UP: The Podcast for Transformational School Leaders. Frequent conference presenter and two-time TEDx speaker, she has taught various statistics, measurement, and assessment courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Dr. Alioto earned her Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Connecticut and uses her love of research to transform schools. A New Jersey native, she currently lives in western New York.

Click on the image to watch her TEDx talk, “Measuring Success for Better Schools.”

More About Nicole
A book titled 'Your School Sucks' by Nicole Alioto, Ph.D., stands on top of a purple and blue book. The cover features a speech bubble with the title and a subtitle about school failure and measuring up.

It’s Time to Measure Up

Buy Your School Sucks and put your school on the path to success.

In this book, you'll:

  • Discover why your improvement efforts aren't working

  • Shift attitudes toward evidence-based decision-making

  • Define a shared vision of success

  • Establish clear expectations for data use among leaders and educators

  • Set your school on the path to meaningful change

Ready to Measure Up? Buy Now

Ready to Transform Your School?

Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, or expert consultant, Dr. Alioto is here to help. Get in touch to bring engaging, practical, and impactful solutions to your school or organization today!