I am excited to be partnering with the International School of Jeddah (AISJ) to design and facilitate a comprehensive, multi-layered professional learning experience supporting the launch of a schoolwide entrepreneurial learning initiative. This work has already begun with online strategy sessions and will include on-site engagement featuring strategic alignment with leadership, a hands-on pilot program... Continue Reading →

This multi-part workshop series, delivered at conferences across Central and South America as well as to the full faculty at Lincoln School, supported educators in developing a shared language and deeper understanding of what it means to build cultures of belonging in schools. Participants explored key concepts related to identity, inclusion, and community, examining how... Continue Reading →

In this workshop, participants laid the foundation for designing and implementing a “boots on the ground” comprehensive service-learning program within their own school contexts. Drawing on the CLAS program model developed at Lincoln School, educators explored the essential components of high-quality service learning, including community partnerships, student agency, and real-world impact. Through collaborative planning and... Continue Reading →

Presented at the North Carolina Council for Social Studies annual conference. In this workshop, educators experienced a full “soup to nuts” inquiry-based lesson designed for sixth grade social studies, centered on the compelling question: Was Athens truly democratic? Through engagement with primary sources, structured analysis, and evidence-based discussion, participants stepped into the role of learners to... Continue Reading →

Presented to WCPSS middle school social studies and ESL teachers. In this workshop, educators developed the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively support English Language Learners in middle school social studies classrooms. Grounded in the NC Essential Standards, participants explored a range of scaffolding strategies designed to make content accessible while maintaining academic rigor. Through... Continue Reading →

In this workshop, participants examined the design and implementation of authentic, interdisciplinary performance tasks that bridge English Language Arts and social studies. Educators analyzed key processes for developing rigorous tasks, mapped opportunities for integration across grades 6–8, and collaborated to create performance tasks ready for immediate classroom use. The session emphasized aligning literacy skills with... Continue Reading →

In this workshop, participants explored the theories and instructional practices behind close reading and their application in both science and social studies classrooms. Teachers focused on developing students’ ability to critically analyze primary sources and informational texts, while also strengthening content-area writing skills. Through hands-on strategies and collaborative learning, the session supported educators in building... Continue Reading →

In this workshop, educators were introduced to the then-new Common Core Standards for Social Studies and explored how to bring them to life through engaging, inquiry-driven instruction. Participants examined how emerging technologies could be leveraged to enhance student engagement, deepen investigation, and support the development of critical thinking skills. Through practical examples and collaborative exploration,... Continue Reading →

In this workshop, educators examined the essential role of literacy in social studies, grounded in the belief that all teachers are teachers of reading, writing, and thinking. Drawing on David McCullough’s idea that “writing is thinking at the end of a pen,” participants explored how critical analysis of texts and content-specific writing can deepen students’... Continue Reading →