Ohio-based writer & PR pro. Content & media specialist for Learning Forward. A former journalist, I know stories that demonstrate impact are worth pursuing.

Joined September 2023
Out today, a short and accessible policy and practice summary of our new working paper "Is Teacher Effectiveness Fully Portable?" Via the @AnnenbergInst edworkingpapers.com/policy-p…
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ICYMI: At RPPL’s Coffee Chat, participants had the opportunity to apply the Research Framework in real research–practice partnership scenarios. Together, they explored how Framework practices generate more impactful PL. Learn more bit.ly/3O5g719
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👀 The wait is over — the full DL26 lineup is now live on Sched😆 Workshops. Deep dives. Den Talks. Inspiring speakers. 👉 Explore Now: bit.ly/dl26-sched #DL26 #DeeperLearning #EducatorConference #ProfessionalLearning #HTHGSE
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Thank you to the incredible learning community who submitted more than 700 proposals for the 2026 Annual Conference at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in December. The Call for Proposals is now closed, and proposal scoring is underway. Notifications will be sent in May 2026. conference.learningforward.o… #LearnFwd26 #profdev #educhat
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⏳ Don't forget! SEA/LEA leaders: We are seeking your input on how your agency allocates and uses ESSA #TitleIIA funds to enhance #technologyintegration and #professionallearning! 📝 bit.ly/TitleIIASurvey 📅 Deadline: Fri, 5/23 #K12 #EdTech
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.@LearningForward is honored to be a partner in this important field-building work.
📢Check out our new publication: Defining Curriculum-Based Professional Learning (CBPL). This paper helps the PL field: Discuss, design, and implement effective CBPL ✅ Read the paper ➡️ bit.ly/3Y5rSGX Authors: @LearningForward, @LPI_Learning, @ImpScience, & Rivet Ed.
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Give educators opportunities to work through the day-to-day challenges of implementing their curriculum. The Curriculum-Based Professional Learning Symposium will show you how to create connections for improved student outcomes. learningforward.org/curricul… #profdev #edleaders
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Lovely and well-stated.
Without engaging a guiding coalition, you're creating a PLC fad, not a movement. Real, transformative change requires shared leadership and collective responsibility. #atplc
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This week we celebrate the dedicated assistant principals who tirelessly support our schools, staff, & students every day. Your leadership, compassion, & hard work do not go unnoticed. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students and the entire school community!
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The missing ingredient in curriculum implementation? Supporting teachers through the change process. The Curriculum-Based Professional Learning Symposium on May 7-8 in Philadelphia gives you practical strategies to focus educator learning. learningforward.org/curricul…
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Build leadership team capacity. Implement solutions. Create an actionable professional learning plan aligned to your school and system’s strategic priorities. 🌟 Register for our Leadership Team Institute! learningforward.org/leadersh… #EducationInnovation #SchoolLeadership #EdLeaders
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Please, unless you would walk up to any museum and demand to be let inside for free, do not disparage local journalism paywalls (especially at nonprofits!) We’ve seen recently how reliant nonprofits can be on single grants. Having revenue from many subscribers creates stability
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A recent report from @WallaceFdn explores how districts can build principal pipelines that stand the test of time—even amid change and uncertainty. The key? Thinking long-term from the start. Read more: wallacefoundation.org/report… #SchoolLeadership #PrincipalPipeline
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How do you create a learning experience that will ''stick''? The trick is to apply discoveries from cognitive science in its design. #PL ''is one of many areas where the applied science of learning can have a meaningful effect.'' ow.ly/obGP50VeN3l
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🌟"When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too." Paulo Coelho 🌎 💡 How do you challenge yourself to grow as an educator? #thoughfulthursdsay #LFTXlearns #LFTX25 #
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Evaluation is among our most requested professional learning topics! We're delivering even more expert insights this year.
How can you make sure teachers are gaining value from professional learning? Check out this guide from @LearningForward to assess your approach in collaboration with your staff. learningforward.org/journal/…
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NKCES is proud to #ConnectGrowServe with 23 incredible public school districts! In honor of Public Schools Week, we held our own District Spotlight Spirit Day to proudly represent our districts. Show us how #PublicSchoolProud you are & share your favorite school spirit photos!
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Excited to be connect with new friends and learn more about Curriculum-Based PL ⁦@LearningForward⁩ #lftxlearns
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Based on the meta-analysis of John Hattie. We need to be doing these 8 things in order to affect the deepest, most lasting #learning. buff.ly/41cQgqW via @MrRondot #edutwitter #learning #k12
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