Utilizing the Danielson's Framework in the New York Educational System

Kieran Stack served as an assistant principal in the New York educational system for more than two decades. During his tenure, Kieran Stack managed administrative activities for students and staff, including teacher training and classroom facilitation strategies. For the Brewster Central School District, he utilized the Danielson’s Framework for Teaching in accordance with the district's Strategic Coherence Plan.

Charlotte Danielson developed the Danielson’s Framework to increase clear and meaningful discourse about teaching best practices. The United States educational system uses her definition of teaching, Framework for Teaching, more widely than any other definition.

Kieran Stack observed and evaluated teachers in his role as assistant principal, using the Danielson's Framework to identify their most vital responsibilities in improving student performance. Although Danielson outlines twenty-two such responsibilities, the majority of Stack's work centered on four: Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities. By focusing on these core components of instruction, he was able to maintain high educational standards despite the innate complexities of the classroom environment.