Writer & Educational Consultant
I’m a writer and educational consultant from Portland, Oregon, working to harness the power of teaching, learning, and storytelling to improve lives and transform communities. Recent projects have taken me across the United States and around the globe to support schools that are shifting away from traditional instruction and engaging students in real-world problem solving. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with educators everywhere from India to Europe to South America. I’m PBLWorks National Faculty emeritus and long-time contributor to Edutopia.
What’s in the pipeline
Coming soon! Students to the Rescue: High-Engagement, High-Impact Learning, will be co-published soon by ISTE+ASCD with a foreword by Dr. Scott McLeod. The book chronicles examples of students around the world who are tackling everything from climate change to social justice to community improvement. They take on the role of citizen journalist to fill a need for reliable information in news deserts and use their voices to educate others about everything from voting rights to the downside of fast fashion. Teachers share their strategies for designing authentic learning experiences, connecting with community allies and partners, and rethinking final products with a focus on impact.