Expert Leaders in Research-Driven Literacy Success
The leadership team of Frank Adin & Reid: The FAR Group™, Education & Wellness Consultants reflects a unified vision grounded in purpose, precision, and impact. Bringing together expertise in instruction, strategy, and leadership, they design systems and experiences that are both intellectually rigorous and immediately applicable.
Guided by the belief that purpose fuels progress, the team advances coherent, purpose-driven approaches that support educators, engage students, and create enduring pathways for meaningful learning and growth.
As the leadership team behind Frank Adin & Reid: The FAR Group, our three specialists provide schools and districts with a powerful integration of research-informed literacy, dialogic thinking, and instructional design. We partner with educational leaders to build rigorous, evidence-based frameworks that drive sustainable growth and transform student achievement through intentional, systemic excellence.
Jacqueline Reid
Driving systemic transformation through research-based instructional frameworks.
Chief Education Officer
Jacqueline Reid is a distinguished educational leader, author, master educational coach and presenter who guides the instructional vision of The FAR Group™. With decades of international experience across secondary education, specialized teacher training, and higher education, she is known for translating complex ideas into clear, actionable practice. Her work as an author of literary and educational texts further reflects her depth of expertise and commitment to purposeful learning, and instructional clarity.
Frank transforms districts by integrating dialogic thinking into classroom practice to maximize student engagement.
Design SApecialist
Frank Hall
Frank Hall is a seasoned educator, strategic thinker and business leader whose work centers on designing purposeful, high-impact systems for teaching and learning. Bringing decades of experience spanning classroom instruction, academic leadership, and educational consulting, he is a specialist in instructional design and system architecture. The result: structure, and measurable outcomes that align to instructional expertise with scalable business strategy that lead to growth and the implementation of lasting practices
Pearline McLean
Using techno-innovations for long-term educational sustainability.
Operational Strategist
Pearline McLean is a forward-thinking professional whose work sits at the intersection of learning, leadership, and innovation. She brings a fresh, strategic perspective shaped by her diverse background and deep commitment to equity and excellence in education. Her focus is designing learning experiences that are intellectually rigorous and culturally responsive. She contributes to the development of purpose-driven frameworks and student-centered systems with clear emphasis on relevance, voice, and meaningful engagement.
Collaborative Services Team
Personal Assistant to the CEO
Terri-Anne
Ensuring operational excellence and strategic support for instructional leadership.
Terri-Anne McCalla serves as the Personal Assistant to the CEO, providing integral administrative support that allows The FAR Group's leadership to focus on driving systemic educational change. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to the group's mission, she coordinates complex schedules and streamlines communications, serving as a vital link in the firm's daily operations.
Britney LaShelle
Social Media and IT Specialist
Britney LaShelle
Bridging technology and engagement to expand the reach of systemic literacy transformation.
Britney LaShelle manages the digital presence and technological infrastructure of The FAR Group™. With a focus on strategic communication and user experience, she ensures that our research-driven methodology reaches a global audience of educators. Her work integrates modern IT solutions with creative social strategy to support our mission of instructional excellence.
J.A. Reid
J.A. Reid
Data and Analytics
Quantifying educational impact to drive data-informed instructional refinement.
J.A. Reid specializes in the synthesis of educational data to provide stakeholders with actionable insights. By leveraging advanced analytics, he helps schools identify growth trends and refine their implementation of the FAR Group's frameworks. His expertise ensures that instructional decisions are backed by rigorous evidence and aligned with long-term student success.
EVIDENCE-BASED PEDAGOGY • LINGUISTIC FLUENCY • COGNITIVE RIGOR • DIALOGIC EDUCATION • SUSTAINABLE RESULTS • EVIDENCE-BASED PEDAGOGY • LINGUISTIC FLUENCY • COGNITIVE RIGOR •
Blueprint for Elevating Educational Standards (STICKR™ Aligned)
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Literacy as Foundation → Structure & Teach
Dialogic Thinking → Ignite & Coach
Data-Driven Refinement → Knowledge & Reinforcement
"Literacy is intentionally structured and explicitly taught. Strong reading and writing build the foundation for analysis, meaning-making, and knowledge construction (Graham, 2020).
Rooted in cognitive science, we provide research-backed tools to help educators bridge achievement gaps and enhance literacy.
"Dialogue ignites thinking and is refined through coaching. Structured discussion develops reasoning, clarity, and collaborative knowledge building" (Alexander, 2020).
We view eloquence as the result of structured logic. Our framework cultivates thinking cultures where students engage with complex concepts via evidence-based discourse, collaborative inquiry, and linguistic precision across the entire curriculum.
"Evidence strengthens knowledge through reinforcement and refinement. Ongoing assessment ensures learning is retained, applied, and continuously improved" (William, 2018).
Long-term success requires diligent oversight. We establish robust monitoring systems so school and district leaders can monitor growth and refine literacy initiatives by using real student data to adapt instructional strategies to their unique school needs.