Who I Am.
Educational Thought Leader, EdTech and Social Studies Curriculum Expert, Instructional Leader, and Educational Writer
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Educational Expertise Tailored for Impact
With many experiences in education and technology, I’m your strategic partner in supporting change within your educational organization or institution. My services are designed to meet the diverse needs of school and district leaders, instructional coaches, educators, thought leaders, and scholars in education.
Dynamic Speaking & Consulting: I can help your team with keynotes that turn the promise of edtech, instructional and curricular leadership and leadership into action. Engage with the mind behind the words in meet-the-author sessions that bring my educational insights off the page and into your hands.
Hands-On Workshops & Seminars: Delve into the ethical use of AI in writing and policy-making, or uncover how AI is revolutionizing assessments. My workshops offer a beacon for educators charting the course through tech-enhanced education.
Revitalizing Social Studies: I breathe life into social studies and civics, equipping educators with the strategies to make history leap off the page. With my guidance, transform your classroom into a place of active, engaged citizenship.
Empowerment Through Advocacy: Learn to harness the power of educator advocacy to mold the future of teaching. I illuminate the paths for educators to amplify their voice and influence within the educational landscape.
My commitment is to arm you with practical, impactful strategies and insights that not only drive educational excellence but also ignite teacher empowerment and student success
Background
My journey has been a celebration of educational diversity and a testament to the transformative power of teaching and learning. From the dynamic classrooms of public schools to the strategic discussions in Washington D.C. for the ESEA, I’ve been at the forefront of pivotal educational movements.
As a Teach Plus Fellow , I was blessed with the opportunity to shape policies and empower educators and worked to get ESSA to replace NCLB. My voice has resonated at technology and social studies conferences, sharing insights drawn from my various roles, experiences, and my own research and learning.
As a district leader for technology that also has served in past roles that impact both curriculum and instructional technology, I always to try to fuse innovative teaching methods with emerging tools and anchor practices in pedagogy in order to navigate the complexities of modern education. In collaboration with peers, we explore the vital role of public education and its cultural importance in preparing our future leaders.
My path has been diverse: from a department chair in Chicago Public Schools, Assistant Principal in District 89 to Instructional Technology Coach, and now as a district administrator, I bridge technology and curriculum, shaping the future of education. As an Adjunct Professor and a member of Trinity International University’s council, I’ve nurtured the next generation of educators.
Through my writings for Times 10 Publications and contributions to the American Consortium for Equity in Education, I extend my reach, sparking conversations and igniting change in the educational landscape.