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Planning for the Slow Months: What I’ve Learned as a PD Consultant/Contractor

One of the biggest challenges of working as a professional learning specialist or trainer for educational companies is learning to navigate the ebb and flow of the school calendar. And let me tell you—April, May, and July can be tough. In those months, professional development work often slows down a lot. Schools are in testingContinue reading “Planning for the Slow Months: What I’ve Learned as a PD Consultant/Contractor”

I Was Just a Teacher… and I Thought I Had No Way Out

I remember the day in December of 2015 when I downloaded a countdown app and plugged in my retirement date: June 30, 2021. I wasn’t sure I could make it. There were still more than six years to go, and I was barely holding on. That school year had brought new administration to our campus,Continue reading “I Was Just a Teacher… and I Thought I Had No Way Out”

Real Talk: The Highs and Lows of Being a Contractor in the EdTech World

I’ve been an educational contractor for over three and a half years now, and I absolutely love it! I’ve had the privilege of working as an independent educational contractor for exceptional companies, including Defined Learning, PowerSchool, and Amplify. My role as a contractor involves taking on various responsibilities: I’m a trainer, a coach, a mentor,Continue reading “Real Talk: The Highs and Lows of Being a Contractor in the EdTech World”

Confessions of a Serial Multitasker: Getting It Done!

I admit it: I’m a serial multitasker! My work life is a whirlwind of activities and responsibilities. Currently, I’m juggling roles with PowerSchool, Amplify Reading, and Defined Learning, along with some exciting freelance projects for Teacher Transition (check them out here!). My credentials span a wide range of educational products, and I’m constantly on theContinue reading “Confessions of a Serial Multitasker: Getting It Done!”

Designed to Educate – Another New Journey

I’ve created my own company! Never, not even in my wild fantasies, did I ever considered this as a remote possibility! Yet, that is exactly what I’ve done! While I’m still working on a “master plan” and the formation is in the infancy stage, but I am still pretty excited about the concept. Over theContinue reading “Designed to Educate – Another New Journey”

Inspiration Comes Through Podcasts!

I love podcasts! I listen to them when I exercise and when I drive. They are a source of entertainment, education and inspiration. Making the change from a career teacher into a new field is daunting. I know that when I started the process, I felt very alone. I worried that I wasn’t qualified forContinue reading “Inspiration Comes Through Podcasts!”