About

Full-Time Public Educator

I am proud to serve the proud students, parents, and faculty members of the Pennridge School District. Pennridge was my first full-time home after spending a year as a substitute and second grade teacher. I've had a diverse experience in Pennridge where I've been encouraged by administrators to grow and thrive as a leader.

Secondary Instructional Coach (2020 - present)
Elementary STEM teacher for a pilot program (2019-2020)
Fifth Grade Teacher (2012-2019)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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In my second year in Pennridge I start facilitating professional development across the district and fell in love with teaching teachers. I've grown my craft and passion as a PD facilitator through various experiences. In 2015 I started teaching graduate courses for PD Campus and presenting at conferences. In 2019, I opened up a day of professional learning for Avon Grove Charter School as the Keynote presenter. This sparked more opportunites and I now travel nationally to provide professional development experiences for schools districts.

podcast host

I am the creator and host of the powerED Up Podcast. Each week we release amazing conversations with classroom teachers, authors, and keynote presenters. Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite podcast app of choice.

Skills and experience

My classroom and professional development experience are all focused on how pedagogy, cutlure, and learning spaces blend together to create the best student-centered learning experience possible. The skills and experience below highlight specific tools. The tools are only a small piece of the puzzle. My classroom and PD never focuses solely on the tool, but how it impacts learning.

Below are my skills and experience levels with different different 21st century tools. You'll see each particular skill and strategy displays my experience and skill level with classroom integration as well as professional development experience.

G-Suite Skills

I have integrated G-Suite into my classroom across all content areas for the past four years building systems to manage a paperless classroom without being 1:1.

I have facilitated professional development on G-Suite integration for K-12 teachers for three years. Most recently, I wrote the graduate course track for PD Campus focused on G-Suite integration, including Introduction to G-Suite and Integrating G-Suite into Learning.

iPad Skills

I have integrated iOS projects into my classroom environment focusing on creativity. Some highlights include creating documentaries for biomes and short reading lessons on theme.

I have facilitated professional development on iOS integration for K-12 teachers for three years. Most recently, I wrote the graduate course Media Productions with iPads.