NCMLE 2025 Middle School Matters Conference

I am an evidence-informed public school educator and Curriculum Resource Teacher. My role extends beyond supporting teachers. I challenge assumptions, reframe instructional practices, and create opportunities for professional growth. I lead ongoing professional learning for over 100 staff members, ensuring that instructional shifts translate into meaningful student outcomes.
As a conference speaker at National Schools to Watch, AMLE, ASCD, and ISTE, I specialize in enhancing educational accessibility and implementing research-based instructional strategies. My contributions to the field have been recognized through honors such as Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Fellow, and Microsoft Certified Coach, as well as being named a South Carolina ASCD Emerging Leader.
I am also a micro-credential developer and assessor for the University of South Carolina (CarolinaCrED) and an evaluator for the Schools to Watch program, ensuring that instructional excellence is recognized and refined.
In 2023, I founded Blazers, LLC, to expand my impact by offering high-quality coaching and training for educators. Through Blazers, I design and facilitate teacher-driven, evidence-informed professional learning experiences that empower educators to rethink instructional practices and drive student success.