Background & Experience

My career in education and leadership ​spans over 24 years- from classroom ​teaching in middle school, high school, and ​college to coaching teachers, designing ​professional learning networks, ​coordinating state-level projects and ​community collaborations, serving as a ​National Facilitator for CFG, and ​supervising a team of curriculum, ​instruction, and assessment coordinators at ​the county level.

Along with graduate degrees in both ​curriculum and instruction and educational ​technology, I have a wide range of ​experience serving students and educators ​in public education. My work has been ​published in both Michigan and ​international journals.

Facilitation

As a National Facilitator of Critical Friends Group (CFG) through the National School ​Reform Faculty (NSRF), I use specialized protocols to promote skillful facilitation and ​effective collaboration among educators worldwide. These protocols are designed to ​cultivate trust, encourage open communication, and focus on solving real problems ​brought forward by participants. I help educators improve their practices, strengthen ​school culture, and ultimately enhance student learning.

Contact me directly if you’d like meeting facilitation or help solving

a professional dilemma

Clients interested in my facilitation of full CGF Coaches training for staff, either virtu​ally or in person, can contact​ ​NSRF directly to request me.

Please see https://nsrfharmony.org/protocols/ for more ​information or contact Luci or Michelle at NSRF directly to request me as ​your facilitator of training:

812​-330-2702 nsrf@nsrfharmony.org

Professional Book Studies

You can elevate your staff's professional development with my tailored book study ​services. I design and facilitate engaging book studies for teachers and school ​staff, offering flexible delivery options to suit your needs:

- Synchronous (live sessions)

- Asynchronous (self-paced)

- Hybrid (combination of live and self-paced)

I offer pre-designed studies for popular educational texts, including:

- "Cultivating Genius and Unearthing Joy" by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad

- "We Got This" by Cornelius Minor

- "The Write Thing" by Kwame Alexander

- "Forged by Reading" by Kylene Beers and Robert Probst

Don't see the book you're looking for? I can create a personalized book study ​experience for any educational text of your choice.

Contact me today to discuss how I can support your team's growth through ​thought-provoking book studies!

Teacher Action Research

Through TEA, LLC, I offer a comprehensive framework and process for teacher ​action research. This innovative, teacher-driven approach to professional ​development empowers educators to systematically investigate classroom ​challenges and develop targeted solutions.

I guide teachers through setting up their inquiry and provide ongoing coaching ​and support throughout the process. This collaborative, reflective journey ​enhances instructional practices and strengthens professional identities. My ​framework assists educators in creating relevant and inclusive learning ​environments while fostering a sense of agency and continuous growth.

By engaging in this structured yet flexible process, teachers drive meaningful ​educational change, ultimately leading to improved instruction and increased ​student achievement. Let me help you transform your teaching practice through ​the power of guided, teacher-driven research.