Amber Flores is an accomplished education leader with more than 20 years of experience as an educator, instructional coach, and system-level leader. A proud Milken Educator, Amber began her career in the classroom before moving into school and district leadership roles, where she developed a strong foundation in instructional practice, coaching, and educator development.
At NIET, Amber has served in multiple roles, including Senior Specialist, Texas Director, and now Senior Director of Strategic Projects. Her work has included supporting federal grants, advancing leader and literacy development through high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), supporting TAP implementation, and partnering with states and districts to strengthen instructional systems and build educator capacity.
In her current role, Amber leads all NIET educator platforms, including the EE PASS platform, overseeing the strategy, development, and implementation of tools and resources that support educator growth and continuous improvement. Her leadership bridges innovation, operations, and instructional excellence, advancing NIET’s mission to ensure excellent teaching and learning for all students.
Flores earned a Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary studies in 1999 from Texas State University, and a master's in educational leadership in 2014 from Concordia University.
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