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I am a 27-year veteran educator currently teaching in Kansas who has taught at every level from elementary to college. Most of my career has been spent teaching middle school, where I have taught Math, Social Studies, Reading, ELA, Journalism, Communications Media, and technology-focused electives. In addition to classroom teaching, I have extensive experience developing curriculum, designing instructional materials, and mentoring new teachers.
Beyond K–12, I have taught online and hybrid college courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses in Reading, Literacy, and Curriculum & Instruction. I have also created full online courses for universities looking to expand their digital offerings. My instructional experience spans traditional classrooms, digital learning environments, game-based learning, and hands-on project-based classrooms.
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Math Escape Room Game | Word Problems | 7th & 8th Grade | Interactive Activity
Welcome to The Blackwood School. Your students have been invited to apply, but first, they must pass the ultimate Entrance Exam. This isn't a paper-and-pencil test—it’s a series of locked rooms and cryptic puzzles. Do they have the mathematical grit to escape? Product OverviewThis is a 2D point-and-click escape room built in Unity. Designed specifically for 7th and 8th-grade students, it blends immersive storytelling with rigorous word problem-solving. Whether used as a reward, a sub plan, or
5th - 9th
Algebra, Applied Math, Arithmetic
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Experience
I am a 27-year veteran educator currently teaching in Kansas who has taught at every level from elementary to college. Most of my career has been spent teaching middle school, where I have taught Math, Social Studies, Reading, ELA, Journalism, Communications Media, and technology-focused electives. In addition to classroom teaching, I have extensive experience developing curriculum, designing instructional materials, and mentoring new teachers.
Beyond K–12, I have taught online and hybrid college courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses in Reading, Literacy, and Curriculum & Instruction. I have also created full online courses for universities looking to expand their digital offerings. My instructional experience spans traditional classrooms, digital learning environments, game-based learning, and hands-on project-based classrooms.
Teaching style
My teaching style blends creativity, structure, and student-centered design. I believe that learners thrive when instruction is engaging, accessible, and connected to real-world skills. I integrate educational games, digital tools, and multimedia into my lessons to help students build confidence and master complex concepts in fun, interactive ways.
I aim to create learning experiences that invite curiosity, reward persistence, and celebrate diverse forms of success. Whether I’m teaching reading strategies, communication skills, or digital literacy, my approach is grounded in clear modeling, guided practice, and meaningful, authentic tasks that empower students to take ownership of their learning.
My own education history
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Curriculum & Instruction
Master’s Degree, Educational Administration
Bachelor’s Degree, Elementary Education
Certifications:
K–9 All Subjects
Business & Computer Education 6–12
Additional biographical information
I live on a 60-acre farm with three Golden Retrievers, two miniature horses, four goats, and one very confident barn cat. My home life brings balance to my work as an educator, and many of my ideas for creative lessons or digital projects come to me while walking my dogs on long hiking trails.
I also love exploring technology and digital creativity. Some of my favorite hobbies are reading, learning new digital skills, photography, creating digital art, experimenting with game design, and spending time in nature. These passions fuel the products I create for teachers and students, including educational games designed to make learning joyful and meaningful.
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