About

I've been an educator since 2001. I started as a substitute teacher, then an after school program specialist with intervention groups. I supported students through online programs and small group instruction. Much of my learning came from trial and error, using resources given to me. When those failed, I created lesson pathways that engaged independent computer work time so I could focus on the students I was with. Later as a classroom teacher, I took this same approach when it came to integrating iPads and Chromebooks with my students. No matter the grade level, I made it my point to leverage technology to support students while I worked to support student skills in smaller groups. If you know the power of a workshop model, then you might have an idea of how I get down.

This site is designed to support educators with solutions through frameworks, specific work templates, and pedagogy that you can use with the learners you engage with! And yes, because the United States has issues with cognitive dissonance and putting qualified people in specific government jobs, I have to sing for my supper. There are less opportunities for educators to get funding through traditional grants or awards in order to try different solutions for the numerous learning challenges we have. I know this because many opportunities I used to get are no longer available. If you care about children, the state of education in the (408), and you have $ to support, hit up that Venmo and tell me what you want to see cooking in education!