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 Europe

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

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

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