Education Specialist

Veteran K–12 educator, speaker and author

25+ years teaching Middle School

Adjunct faculty for two universities

Worked closely with cognitive scientists 15+ years turning research into teaching strategies

Finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year

Fulbright Scholar in Russia

Featured in podcasts, webinars, popular press, including NOVA and Scientific American

Co-authored: Organizing Instruction and Study to Improve Student Learning

Educational Advisory Board for Deans for Impact and Federal Reserve Bank, St. Louis

Served on “Neuromyths vs. Neurotruths” Committee for National Commission on Education Research and Institute of Education Science