Engagement First
Swedesboro, New Jersey, United States
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Experience You Can Trust
With over 20 years of experience in K-12 and higher education, my work is rooted in the practical realities of the modern classroom. As a current Instructional Coach and Technology Integration Specialist, I partner with educators to bridge the gap between research-based theory and daily practice. My background includes:
Instructional Leadership: Years of experience supporting high-quality instruction through modeling, co-planning, and providing non-evaluative feedback to promote teacher reflection and instructional clarity.
Global Expertise in Pedagogy: A deep background in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and ESOL, having designed and facilitated curriculum for international teacher training programs and presented at global conferences like TESOL.
Systems-Level Tech Integration: Expertise in vetting and modeling digital tools that enhance learner engagement while ensuring seamless integration with district-wide learning management systems.
Data-Informed Growth: Proven success in coaching educators to analyze assessment results and adjust instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners through inclusive, culturally responsive practices.
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"More Spaghetti, Less Upsetti" Game Cards Add-On
The perfect companion to the "More Spaghetti, Less Upsetti" Board Game! This bundle of question cards provides the core content for your social-emotional learning sessions, focusing on building resilience and emotional intelligence. This resource features four distinct decks designed to help students process their feelings and navigate social hurdles.
Not Specific
Social Emotional Learning
"More Spaghetti, Less Upsetti" SEL Board Game
Help your students navigate social-emotional challenges with this engaging, illustrative board game! "More Spaghetti, Less Upsetti" is a comprehensive classroom tool designed to teach cognitive reframing, conflict resolution, and emotional body awareness through interactive play. This resource is perfect for small group counseling, SEL blocks, or as a fun way to build emotional intelligence in a classroom setting. The MissionTeams race across a School Year path featuring 68 spaces, collecting to
2nd - 8th
Social Emotional Learning
Skittles Getting To Know You Activity
Sweeten your classroom community building with this interactive, candy-based icebreaker! This Getting to Know You activity uses Skittles to prompt meaningful conversations, helping students connect on everything from their favorite foods to deep reflections on belonging and respect. This low-prep resource is perfect for back-to-school, new semester transitions, or community-building circles throughout the year.
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Classroom Community
Tips for Teaching with 1:1 Technology
Transform your 1:1 classroom from a curse into a blessing with these proven management strategies! Transitioning to a one-to-one technology environment is a major shift, but with the right systems in place, you can eliminate distractions and maximize student engagement. This resource provides a comprehensive set of actionable tips designed to help educators reclaim their classroom and keep students focused on learning.
Adult Education
For All Subjects
Evidence Ranking Graphic Organizer for Think and Search Questions
TPT Listing: Evidence Ranking Organizer for "Think and Search" QuestionsHelp your students master the art of selecting high-quality text evidence with this Evidence Ranking Organizer. Designed specifically for "Think and Search" questions, this graphic organizer guides students through the process of gathering multiple pieces of evidence and critically evaluating which one best supports their answer. What’s Included?A streamlined, one-page PDF graphic organizer that features: Question Restatem
4th - 12th
Informational Text
Steps to Close Reading with SQ4R
Boost your students' reading comprehension with this comprehensive guide to the SQ4R method (Survey, Question, Read & Record, Recite & Relate). This resource provides a clear, step-by-step framework for Close Reading, helping students transition from scanning for features to deep synthesis of information. What’s Included?This guide breaks down the close reading process into four distinct phases to ensure students engage with the text at every level: Phase 1: Survey (First Reading) – Students s
7th - 12th
Close Reading
Small Group Instruction - Station Rotation PD
Mastering Small Group Instruction: A Station Rotation PD WorkshopAre you looking to move beyond whole-group lectures and embrace a more personalized, data-driven classroom? This comprehensive professional development resource provides a structured, learn-by-doing experience for educators ready to master Small Group Instruction (SGI) and the Station Rotation Model. This workshop doesn't just talk about differentiation—it models it. Participants move through a series of collaborative and independe
7th - 12th, Adult Education
For All Subjects
"Thinking Coach" Checklist
This printable Thinking Coach Checklist is a strategic tool designed to empower high-achieving students to act as peer mentors during station rotations or collaborative work. By using this guide, student leaders can support their classmates by facilitating deeper reasoning rather than simply providing answers. Transform your station rotations and small-group work by turning your high-performing students into Thinking Coaches. This resource is specifically designed for students who demonstrate
7th - 12th, Adult Education
For All Subjects
Also included in: Small Group Instruction - Station Rotation PD
Small Group Instruction - Google Slides
This Google Slides presentation sets the framework for the SGI Station Rotation activity listed elsewhere in this shop.
Adult Education
For All Subjects
Also included in: Small Group Instruction - Station Rotation PD
AI and Adolescent Mental Health: One-Pager
Key FeaturesData Analysis: Includes detailed charts on the prevalence of AI behavioral markers, from empathetic responses to the "non-negligible" risks of social impropriety.Interaction Pattern Framework: A comprehensive table breakdown of four user types:Socially Vulnerable: High emotional disclosure and high loneliness.Technology-Dependent: High daily usage and high emotional dependence.Dispassionate: Fact-seeking with low loneliness.Casual: Low usage with low problematic use.Critical Thinking
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Instructional Technology
AI in the Classroom: Infographic
Equip your students with the critical thinking skills they need to navigate the Cognitive Crossroads of AI. This infographic provides a data-driven look at how AI impacts the student brain and offers a clear, actionable framework for integrating AI into the classroom responsibly. This guide is an essential tool for Grades 7-12 educators looking to move beyond AI bans and toward meaningful, ethical technology integration.
Not Specific
Instructional Technology
Understanding AI: Best Uses & Ideal Users
Help your students or colleagues navigate the world of Artificial Intelligence with this comprehensive guide! Based on recent research from Microsoft, this resource breaks down exactly when to lean on AI, when to proceed with caution, and how personal mindset affects AI success. Perfect for Computer Science, Business, or Media Literacy classes, this summary simplifies complex research into actionable insights for the modern digital age.
Not Specific
Instructional Technology
Academic Integrity in an AI World - Wakelet
Equip your students with the tools to navigate the complex world of Artificial Intelligence responsibly.As AI continues to reshape the educational landscape, the conversation around academic integrity has never been more vital. This curated multimedia collection is designed to move beyond "policing" and toward AI Literacy. It provides a balanced, deep dive into the ethics, challenges, and opportunities of using AI in the classroom. This resource is perfect for ELA teachers, Technology Coordinat
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects
Small Group Instruction - Station Rotations
Mastering Small Group Instruction: A Station Rotation PD WorkshopAre you looking to move beyond whole-group lectures and embrace a more personalized, data-driven classroom? This comprehensive professional development resource provides a structured, learn-by-doing experience for educators ready to master Small Group Instruction (SGI) and the Station Rotation Model. This workshop doesn't just talk about differentiation—it models it. Participants move through a series of collaborative and independ
Not Specific
For All Subjects
Also included in: Small Group Instruction - Station Rotation PD
Top 25 Instructional Strategies (Based on Effect Size)
This toolkit categorizes the Top 25 strategies into two powerful sections: 1. The Heavy Hitters: Strategies with Known Effect SizesFocus your energy on the moves that provide the greatest bang for your buck. This section highlights 10 powerhouse strategies (ranging from Effect Sizes of 0.59 to 1.44) that prioritize: Student Agency: Methods for self-assessment and self-reported gradingCollaborative Mastery: High-leverage cooperative structures Critical Discourse FrameworksCognitive Clarity: Visu
Adult Education
For All Subjects
Unlocking Agency Infographic
This infographic synthesizes leading research on the factors that unlock student agency.
Not Specific
For All Subjects
Building Relationship-Centered Practices
Turn your next staff meeting or PD day into a transformative, hands-on experience with this comprehensive Building Relationship-Centered Practices Bundle. This all-in-one resource moves beyond surface-level icebreakers to provide educators with research-based, restorative strategies that move students from survival mode to active learning. By purchasing the bundle, you receive the full instructional presentation along with every interactive handout and activity needed to run a seamless, high-en
Adult Education
For All Subjects
Relationship-Centered Practices Handouts
Bridge the gap between professional development theory and classroom practice with this comprehensive set of interactive handouts. Designed to accompany the "Building Relationship-Centered Practices" workshop, these materials guide educators through self-reflection, collaborative role-play, and actionable goal-setting. What’s Included?1. Four Corners "Barriers to Learning" Cards2. Conflict Repair & Partnership Scenarios3. "Banking Time" & "Wise Feedback" Planning Sheets4. Final Reflection & Int
Adult Education
For All Subjects
Also included in: Building Relationship-Centered Practices
Relationship-Centered Practices
Are you looking for a professional development session that moves beyond theory and into the immediate, daily practice of building strong classroom communities? This comprehensive, plug-and-play workshop is designed to help educators shift students from survival mode into a state of active learning through research-backed relationship strategies. Rooted in culturally responsive and restorative practices, this session provides staff with a concrete toolkit for both building and maintaining the fo
Adult Education
For All Subjects
Also included in: Building Relationship-Centered Practices
Building Relationships with Students and Families_Scenarios and Checklists
Building Relationships Scenarios: Partnership Trio Role-Play & Observation HandoutsTake your professional development to the next level with these hands-on, classroom-ready Partnership Trio Scenarios. Designed to accompany the Building Relationships with Students & Families presentation, these handouts provide the practical how-to for mastering high-stakes conversations between teachers, students, and caregivers. Moving beyond simple theory, these scenarios help educators practice shifting from
Adult Education
For All Subjects
Also included in: Professional Learning: Building Relationships with Students and Families
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About the store
Experience
Experience You Can Trust
With over 20 years of experience in K-12 and higher education, my work is rooted in the practical realities of the modern classroom. As a current Instructional Coach and Technology Integration Specialist, I partner with educators to bridge the gap between research-based theory and daily practice. My background includes:
Instructional Leadership: Years of experience supporting high-quality instruction through modeling, co-planning, and providing non-evaluative feedback to promote teacher reflection and instructional clarity.
Global Expertise in Pedagogy: A deep background in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and ESOL, having designed and facilitated curriculum for international teacher training programs and presented at global conferences like TESOL.
Systems-Level Tech Integration: Expertise in vetting and modeling digital tools that enhance learner engagement while ensuring seamless integration with district-wide learning management systems.
Data-Informed Growth: Proven success in coaching educators to analyze assessment results and adjust instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners through inclusive, culturally responsive practices.
Teaching style
I believe that professional growth happens best through active partnership, not passive listening. My resources reflect a coaching philosophy that is:
Action-Oriented: I move quickly from theory to teacher moves. My materials are designed to give you concrete language, specific templates, and repeatable frameworks that you can use in your classroom tomorrow morning.
Andragogical & Interactive: Based on the principles of adult learning, my PD sessions prioritize movement, peer collaboration, and simulated practice. I believe teachers learn best when they are drafting, role-playing, and reflecting—not just sitting and getting.
Relational & Restorative: I advocate for a warm demander approach—maintaining high academic standards while building deep personal connections. My style focuses on helping educators move students out of survival mode and into a state of psychological safety where learning can actually occur.
Technology-Enhanced: As a tech-integration specialist, I don't use digital tools for the sake of flash. My style focuses on using technology to increase instructional clarity, provide immediate formative feedback, and lower barriers for diverse learners.
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