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Hi, I’m Laura, mom of 3+1, professor, and lover of education and breaking down barriers for students. Thanks for visiting!

  • Supporting English Language Learners

    A short discussion of how we can support our students and advocate for them.

    Supporting English Language Learners
  • Creativity Quote

    The earlier we encourage children to think creatively and innovate, the more natural this mindset will become. Stephanie Smith Budhai, Nurturing Young Innovators, 2017

    Creativity Quote
  • Total Participation Techniques

    I created a video of my students’ work creating TPT folders in one of our courses as well as key ideas from TPTs and how to use them in both a virtual and face to face setting.

    Total Participation Techniques
  • What’s Your Math Story?

    How can we change our own math stories? How can we help our students and children have positive math stories and a growth mindset that sees themselves as mathematicians?

    What’s Your Math Story?
  • Test Driving NearPod with a LIVE Session

    Total participation was up, and I gave myself and them another arrow for their quiver in these challenging days of online instruction.

    Test Driving NearPod with a LIVE Session

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