Walking the talk
I’m passionate about creating relevant and accessible learning opportunities. As a researcher I explore practices that enable students to thrive and I communicate them in ways that are engaging. I help educators, social workers, caregivers, and school administrators consider issues from multiple angles. I emphasize preparing children for success in school, but the goal is not simply good grades. It’s about helping kids thrive so they can they can engage fully in all aspects of school (and life) and develop into healthy adults.
Areas of expertise:
Social emotional learning & educator resilience
Special education, equitable pedagogy, universal design for learning
Action research for teachers
Curriculum design and evaluation
Trauma-informed teaching & educational needs of marginalized youth
Parent education and engagement
Program development and evaluation
Creative strategies in your hands
Practical solutions to individual and systemic issues
Confidential case review and advice
Improve program impact, training, outcomes
Innovative strategies for common challenges (e.g. student behavior, accessible pedagogy, teacher retention, etc.)
Tools for caregivers, social workers, educators
Teaching practices that improve school engagement