People always say there's a special place in heaven for middle school teachers, and I happen to believe they're right. Well, almost right.  Teaching middle schoolers IS  heaven for some of us, and when I think about my experience as an educator, I am proud (and some would say crazy) to say middle school is still my favorite place to be. 

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I love teachers. It's as simple as that. I believe that teachers are hard-working, passionate, creative people--and our world is a better place because of them. Teachers have shaped every aspect of my life, and I believe it's my purpose in life to help create the supportive, nurturing, dignified learning environments for both them and their students. 

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In my educational leadership roles, I have personally witnessed the impact empowered teachers have on classrooms and learning, and it's my passion to help coach and shape school leaders to continually grow their teachers--love them through the process. 

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In 2021, I co-authored Arrows: A Systems-Based Approach to School Leadership. I have served as a learning specialist, school administrator, and adjunct professor at Butler University.  I have coached 40+ districts, schools, and teams as they seek to strengthening their professional learning communities and processes.

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