Events

Speaking Engagements, Workshops, and Professional Development Sessions

2023 events
Plan Like a PIRATE Virtual Book Study
R-7 Schools, Lee's Summit, MO | January 26

Ohio English Language Arts Content Advisory Committee
Ohio Department of Education | January 17-18
2022 events
Intentional Inclusion & Belonging
Waterloo Catholic District School Board, Toronto ON | December 1

Flexible Grouping and Collaborative Learning Google Classroom Book Study
Franklin High School, OH | November-December

Flexible Grouping with the Candy Wrapper Method
Franklin City Schools Fall In-Service | Franklin High School, OH | October 17

Creating a Culture of Belonging
Teach Better Conference 2022 | Akron, OH | October 14-15

Ohio English Language Arts Content Advisory Committee
Ohio Department of Education | June 22

Foster Critical Thinking through Silent Conversations: An Essential 8 Snapshot
Utilizing Purposeful Tech to Take Aim at Learning Targets: An Essential 8 Snapshot
Region 14 Summer Learning Academy | Fairfield High School, Highland County, OH | June 9

Plan Like a PIRATE Virtual Book Study
Sam Case Elementary, Newport, OR | June 2

Spring Anti-Racism and Equity Table Talk
Waterloo Catholic District School Board, Toronto ON | May 11
2021 events
Antiracism Education Design for Learning
University of San Diego Jacobs Institute Summer Learning Series | July 29

Antiracist Teaching & Learning:
The Path Forward in Antiracism Education
Lakeville Area Schools, MN | May 5

Backward Designing Antiracist Teaching & Learning
Wright State University Equity in Education
Spring Professional Learning Series | April 29

Antiracist Teaching & Learning: Measurement, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Planning for Implementation
Lakeville Area Schools, MN | April 21
 
#GritCrewEDU Equity: Setbacks Seminar
Westhampton Beach Schools, NY | April 20
 
Antiracist Teaching & Learning: Backward Designing Antiracist Learning
Lakeville Area Schools, MN | April 13

Antiracist Teaching & Learning:
Opening the Door to Antiracist Classrooms
Lakeville Area Schools, MN | March 26
 
#GritCrewEDU Equity Committee Launch
Bridgehampton Schools, NY | February 25
 
Webinar: Developing a Culture of Learning through Effective Feedback
Educators without Borders/School Rubric | January 25

Exploring Diversity through Dystopian Literature
Communication Arts for Educators
High, Deep, and Wide: Planning to Differentiate for Gifted Learners
Monroe Twp Schools, NJ | January 22
 
Leading by Learning: Grit, Equity, Antiracism, Transformation
Backward Designing Antiracism Education
Sourcewell Technology Impact Education Conference, MN | January 12
 
#GritCrewEDU Equity Committee: ConnectionPoint Breakout Sessions
Westhampton Beach Schools, NY | January 14
2020 events
Webinar: Inclusive Teaching for Special Needs & Gifted Students
Highr, India | November 6

#GritCrewEDU Equity Committee: Data Disaggregation & Goal Setting
Westhampton Beach Schools, NY | October 21
 
High, Deep, and Wide: Planning to Differentiate for Gifted Learners
Ohio Association of Gifted Children Annual Conference | October 19
 
Engaging Learners to Get in the "Flow"
Emergency Home Learning Summit: Rethinking Learning Series
with Barbara Bray | October 15
 
Implementing Antiracist Curriculum in Our Schools
EdCamp LEAD | October 3
 
#GritCrewEDU Equity Committee Launch
Westhampton Beach Schools, NY | August 24
past events
It Takes a(n Intentionally Designed) Village: Reaching ALL Students through the Use of Diverse Teaching Teams.
North American Community: Uniting for Equity – Family, Community, and Education: Partnerships in Fostering Peace and Unity, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH (2019)
 
Synthesizing Information from Multiple Sources
Franklin City Schools, Franklin, OH (2019)

Gifted in the Middle Grades:
Exploring Diversity through Dystopian Literature 
OCTELA Spring Conference, Columbus, OH (2017)

Not Just Tech for Tech’s Sake: Using Technology to Engage and Assess
Making Middle Grades Work Best Practices Showcase, Cincinnati, OH (2017)

Gathering and Assessing Data for Teacher Based Teams
Franklin City Schools, Franklin, OH (2017)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, and Student Social Development & Learning
Annual Teacher Panel, Wright State University, Dayton, OH (2012-2016) 

The Successful 5-Step Teacher Based Teams Process
Jefferson Township High School, Dayton, OH (2012)

Multicultural & Relevant Technology for Change
National Urban Education Conference
Central State University, Wilberforce, OH (2012)