Liesa Cookman

Background

About Liesa Cookman

Liesa Cookman is a Prevention and Intervention Specialist with the Humboldt County Office of Education, where she supports schools across the region in building inclusive, positive, and restorative learning environments. With over a decade of classroom teaching experience and deep expertise in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Liesa is a certified trainer in Restorative Practices through the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) and an ACER for California PBIS recognition and evaluation. Liesa has led district- and county-wide professional learning communities focused on Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI), effective Tier 1 implementation, restorative practices integration, and culturally responsive systems of support. She is passionate about creating school climates that center belonging, student voice, and accountability, and she works closely with teams to strengthen school-wide systems, build capacity, and bridge practices across PBIS, SEL, trauma-informed care, and Universal Design for Learning. In all her work, Liesa brings a compassionate lens, deep systems knowledge, and a commitment to equity and collaboration.