Hi! I am the CEO and owner for Phygital Labs, LLC. This role has led me to explore the immersive environments of AI, STEM, CS, creativity, and games in education. Our goal at Phygital Labs is to empower people of all ages to contribute to their world through curiosity and exploration. I am also executive director of our non-profit charity corporation, Phygital Labs Philanthropic.

Previously, I worked as Director of Operations for insight2execution, an education consultancy company. In this capacity, I managed the i2e team of content writers and professional learning specialists working for worldwide edtech companies as well delivering training engagements and implementation planning for systemic change with major school systems around the United States.

Before that, I spent 15 years teaching, coaching, and managing programs for Kent School District, Washington. I have traveled to work with teachers and school leaders on four continents as a speaker, consultant, and workshop facilitator. I am the author of AI Optimism, co-author of Sail the 7 Cs with Microsoft Education, and a LinkedIn Learning instructor.

I hold a MS Ed degree in early literacy, am a National Board Certified Teacher in ELA for early adolescence, and am an ISTE Certified Educator and Microsoft Certified Coach.

I am the co-author of the i2e Certified Instructional Coach program, the i2esports handbook and professional development series, and the AI in Education pathway for Microsoft Learn.

My personal logo is the butterfly. I had this custom designed just for me! I use the butterfly emoji 🦋 as my signature in social media as well.