What I've Been Up To
Maine Assessment and Accountability System Redesign Committees
The Maine Department of Education held numerous meetings over 2021-2022 to redesign the statewide assessment and ESEA accountability systems. I was deeply involved with both of those committees.
Maine Curriculum Leaders Association
I have been working with the Maine Curriculum Leaders Association as part of two sub-committees: Legislative Policy Committee and Professional Learning Committee
Federal Grant Coordinator
With the influx of federal grant money to support school districts' responses to the COVID pandemic, I have been managing multi-million dollar grants to create resources and supports for learning acceleration and recovery.
Game Master
I began learning to play Dungeons and Dragons, and have created and ran my own games for both adults and kids. I have also been involved with schools and individuals to bring role-playing games into schools more as they teach empathy, understanding, creativity, and help to improve numeracy and literacy skills.
Being a Partner and a Dad
My most important work so far.