Leading with Language, Clarity & Confidence
Welcome!
I'm Sarah Ottow. Together, we build the conditions for clarity and confidence to take root—so educators and leaders can communicate with purpose, collaborate with trust, and create lasting impact for every learner.
reflective practices that lead to clarity, connection, and sustainable growth.
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Cultural & Linguistic Groups Supported
Orgs & Schools Served Across US & Internationally
Professionals Supported
Years Coaching & Training Adult Learners
Real support. real Impact.
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trusted by school and district leaders
"We are busy taking to heart the action steps as a result of our partnership with Confianza, including systemizing communication, selecting tiered vocabulary, discussions about where and how to incorporate the language pieces into our planners so they are accessible, visible, and regularly utilized, and continuing to clarify roles in how to best use the time and expertise of our ELL teachers."
— ROBYN ibrahim, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
"Confianza has been an essential partner in building school and district-wide structures. With Sarah’s support, we have been able to put a Language Lens at the center for teachers and school leaders. Confianza’s user-friendly tools and resources, expert direct coaching, and organized follow-through have been key."
— tobie bass, english learner Program Director
"Confianza helped me to see things I normally would not see when observing teachers by talking and debriefing. As a result, action steps were created. I would recommend this support to other leaders who are looking to make a change."
— Claudine Nichols, PRINCIPAL
The Language Lens®: A mindset and method for collaborative, language-rich classrooms across all content areas.
The Action Cycle®: A 4-step process—Ask, Analyze, Act, Assess—designed to drive measurable, mission-aligned growth in instructional systems.
These frameworks are the backbone of every tool, course, and consultation I offer—because real change starts with real strategy.
Rooted in My Signature Frameworks:
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Practical Programs
Whether you're just getting started or ready to go deeper, Confianza’s offerings meet you where you are. Explore a full suite of self-paced programs, live learning options, and custom services—all grounded in proven strategies to elevate instruction, build educator confidence, and drive student growth.
Go-To Guidebook for All Educators
A practical guide for leaders and educators ready to discover powerful tools to build accessible. language-rich classrooms where all students—especially multilingual learners—can reach grade level standards.
Free Tips and Support
Explore our downloadable tools and practical articles designed to support student-centered, high-impact instruction. Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your practice, these resources will help you lead with confidence and support every learner.
Looking for right now support?
Start with The Sarah Audit—an immediate, low-budget way to get clarity. In just one session, I’ll analyze your current challenges and map out the best next steps for you, whether that’s with free tools, or, if you request, with our products-only path or guided support. Quick. Affordable. Actionable.
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See how my journey—from teacher to trusted partner—fuels everything I do to help you lead with clarity, impact and heart.
Teaching and leading instruction while making sure every student, especially English learners, gets what they need can feel overwhelming. My mission is simple: I’m here to equip you with the tools and confidence to lead strong, uplift your team and ensure every student rises. You’ve got this—and I’m here to light the way.
I’ve spent my career teaching and coaching—so I get it.
Together, let’s build the clarity, confidence and impact that you and your team need to support every language learner.
If any of this this home, you’re not alone. we’ve helped educators and leaders just like you turn these challenges into real, sustainable improvements.
You’re a dedicated educator, committed to ensuring every student shines—but something still feels off. Maybe it’s the challenge of supporting multilingual learners effectively, or the frustration of professional development that doesn’t actually work. If you’re tired of feeling like progress is out of reach, you’re in the right place.
You’re in the Right Place If...
You struggle to support language learners—without lowering expectations or watering down content.
One-size-fits-all professional learning isn’t sticking—you need strategies that actually shift mindsets and practices.
You’re balancing it all—but English learners need to be part of Tier 1 instruction, not an add-on.
You and your team need tools to build language and literacy—without adding more to your plates.
need to jumpstart your practice?
Supporting students learning in a new language doesn't have to feel complicated. This one-page guide gives you 10 practical, research-based strategies to strengthen connections, boost language and literacy and help every student shine—plus 10 bonus articles to go deeper into each tip!
Set Language Learners Up for Success—In Just 10 Steps—FREE
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