Hi Edufriends! Every school year brings new challenges, but what stays the same? Your heart for students. Your creativity. Your desire to do it better, differently—even if you’re tired. This is a first! I created the Right Tools Teacher Cohort—a space for educators to recharge and reflect together. Here’s what we’re covering: ✔️ Adapting curriculum to spark curiosity ✔️ Using AI tools to plan and differentiate ✔️ Free/low-lift resources to reignite reading ✔️ Writing routines that build skill...

Let’s be honest—teachers are planners, but we’re also jugglers, fixers, mentors, cheerleaders... and somehow expected to do it all on day one. But this fall, what if you start with you? Big Announcement Are you tired of the same old stale professional learning communities. I am so excited to announce The Right Tools Teacher Cohort. The title of this series is "Reignite Your Practice." This learning space is a 4-part student-centered virtual professional development series for educators who...

Is there really a secret sauce to it? "Thanks for a great balance of urgency about this work and taking the time to get to the details and let us talk about things in depth." -Teacher My Story I have 20+ years of experience in the P-12 space, and I have seen what works and what does not. My first teaching position was filled with 5th graders reading on a 1st-grade reading level. It was a huge challenge as we worked through the emotional and behavioral challenges that were before us. My...