I am an educator, leader, and writer dedicated to engaging young people and adults with authentic, meaningful opportunities to learn, lead, and thrive.
About Me
I am an educator and leader. I am dedicated to:
engaging young people and adults with authentic, meaningful opportunities to learn and lead.
providing social and emotional support inside and outside of the classroom.
creating inclusive spaces that acknowledge and honor a spectrum of human experiences.
championing an organizational climate dedicated to diversity, inclusion, justice, and equity.
partnering with agencies, organizations, families, and communities in youth advocacy.
I am a writer. I have used my love of writing to:
create marketing campaigns, blog and social media posts, and newsletters.
develop training materials, including agendas, slides, templates, and workbooks.
write advertorials and promotional materials.
make stellar bulleted lists.
I am a human. It’s true! I’m a real person who:
lives in Detroit and Traverse City, Michigan with my partner, Meagan.
has two cats, Rainbow and Frankie, who make sure I wake up early every day.
practices yoga and uses the Peloton app with my non-Peloton bike.
has kept a sourdough starter alive for many years.
Areas of Expertise
Positive Youth Development
Training & Facilitation
Marketing & Communications
Instructional & Curriculum Design
Continuous Quality Improvement
Project Management
Leadership Development
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice & Belonging
Social & Emotional Learning
Adult Learning Theory
Public Speaking
Writing & Editing
Teaching & Coaching
Change Management
Assessment & Evaluation
Education
& Certification
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Master of Arts in Educational Studies, University of Michigan, 2011
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature/Creative Writing, University of Michigan, 2006
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Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate, K-8 all subjects, renewed 2021
Highly Qualified: Language Arts, MathematicsAdditional Endorsement: English as a Second Language
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Social Emotional Learning Methods, David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality, 2020
Youth Work Management Methods, David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality, 2017
External Program Assessor, David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality, 2016
Youth Work Methods, David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality, 2015
Experience
University of Michigan, 2022-Present
Senior Training Specialist
The Forum for Youth Investment’s Weikart Center, 2017-2022
Senior Learning and Development Specialist, 2021-2022
Training Design and Delivery Specialist, 2020-2021
Senior Program Associate, 2017-2020
Eastern Michigan University, 2011-2016
Afterschool Program Site Coordinator, 2012-2016
Afterschool Program Assistant Site Coordinator 2011-2012
College Preparation Assistant, 2011-2012
Merkle (formerly ePrize/HelloWorld), 2006-2010
Project Manager
