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Everything! After more than 30 years in education - at all levels of the system - I know a lot about a lot of things.
Early childhood education, STEM teaching and learning, multilingual learners, learning technologies, inclusive co-design.
Education entrepreneurship, venture philanthropy, leadership pipeline, global development
Competency-based recognition inside and outside of formal schooling, play-based lifelong learning, parenting young children
Sending kids to college, my dog, vegetarian cooking
Growing and scaling nonprofit organizations. Aligning strategy and operations to achieve impact.
AI and Emerging Technologies, Learning Sciences, Mathematics Learning, Collaborative Learning, Research Hubs
How Human-Centered Innovations Can Unlock Opportunities for Students, Families and Communities
Digital Equity. Leadership. Systems. All things schools and education. Org health. Running marathons without training.
Strategic communications and marketing, media training, Portuguese cooking, interior design, parenting toddlers
Cognitive psychology, bilingualism, community engagement, and weightlifting.
Inclusive R&D, Global Education, Strategy and Social Impact
Tre is a social justice warrior who has dedicated his career in education to ensuring equity for all students.
Educational leader with nearly three decades of leadership experience in fostering inclusive K-12 education ecosystems.
How we can center student and community voice in our work
Mixed methods research, program evaluation, STEM education, afterschool programming, music genres, lobster rolls
Research, Education, Equity, and Wellness
Project management and process improvement methods for federal and philanthropic grant funded projects through all phases.
Elevating student voice with the League of Innovative Students and community empowerment through Inclusive Innovation.
Qual methods & case studies, co-design with educators, social studies & global ed, instructional coaching, vegetarian cooking
Equity-centered research practices
The Challenge Map, League of Innovative Students, school and community partnerships, and out-of-school-time learning programs
Co-designing solutions to challenges with students, communities, and educators; inflatable paddle boards; Texas
Teaching practice; the teaching profession; teacher preparation; mixed methods
Designing research studies that are focused on equity and community.
Building out team operations and systems, home decor and organization, and travel.
Meaningful technology use, coaching and mentoring, and Qualtrics
How Human-Centered Innovations Can Unlock Opportunities for Students, Families and Communities
Ask me about Project Management and continuous process improvement!
research & evaluation: design, protocol development, data collection & analysis; project management
Creating equitable and inclusive schools and co-researching educational challenges with students, families, and communities
K-16 STEM, equitable learning design, human-centered design, learning analytics, mixed methods research, rapid cycle testing
Multimedia storytelling, co-designing/building capacity with communities, making music, theatre, psychology, or my travels!
Designing innovative pathways that support the economic stability of adult learners.
Nature, family, tech, and delving into what making Responsible Innovation means
The intersection between culture and technology, and its application to create meaningful and impactful user experiences
Passionate about ethical, rigorous, human-centered research in service of educational equity.
Universal Design for Learning, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Action Research, Adult Education, Workforce Development
Micro-credential Production/Platform; Learning experience design; Dance; Bouldering; Concerts in NYC; Chinese food; Thrifting
Leveraging digital credentials and micro-credentials for opportunity and equity; or cooking and kayaking.
Human-centered products and competency-based education.
Digital Credentials, Early Childhood Education, Higher Education, Orchids, Major League Baseball
Championing DEIB in educational pathways. Published work on combating workplace racism. Interests: Refugees & Mental Health
Streamlining operational processes, knowledge management, native plant gardening, and event planning.
Nonprofit Operations, micro-credentials, education in forced displacement contexts, international development, data analytics
Competency-based recognition inside and outside of formal schooling, play-based lifelong learning, parenting young children
Micro-credentials, Open Educational Resources, recent travel adventures and what I'm creating lately in my pottery studio
Strategic Operations, Capacity-Building, Outreach and Communications, Equity & Inclusion in Project Management
Ask me about being a Strategic Navigator for the Pathways team and volunteering at my County Animal Shelter!
K12 learner pathways and critical data literacies; Ph.D. studies at Berkeley
Thrift shopping & fashion, reality TV, volleyball, and food!
Early Learning, Informal Ed, Digital & Media Literacies, DEIB in Children's Media, Living in the Southwest as a Midwestern
-racial equity in math education -the historical work of Black teachers pre-Brown vs BoE -what I last baked or read for fun
Higher Education, STEM Education, Qualitative Research
Edtech for development, digital literacy, project management, cooking, basketball
Co-design & centering youth voice. Also passionate about museums, animation, & book clubs. Let's connect!
Urban education, project management, (cuban) salsa, and the premier league!
Early childhood education, STEM teaching and learning, multilingual learners, learning technologies, inclusive co-design.
How collaboration and regulation of learning skills lead to STEM learners academic and lifelong success.
How People Learn, Artificial Intelligence to support human learning, Researcher-Practitioner Collaborations
Postsecondary success, your favorite films, what you're currently reading and coffee!
AI use in higher education, qualitative data collection & analysis, edtech product design, evidence-based teaching practices
Mathematics teachers’ instructional shifts toward a more conceptual emphasis and how students conceptualize mathematics.
Integrating & evaluating Active Learning Pedagogies & Technologies in the classroom for diverse STEM Learning Environments.
Appalachian Ingenuity and CT, world history discussions, RPPs, culturally responsive research and assessment
Financial management, strategic planning, financial aid in Higher Ed, Economics, Anthropology, or dog agility training!
STEM Teaching and Learning; Co-Design; Family Engagement; Assessment Development; Baking; Raising Twin Daughters; Soccer
Early STEM, co-design with teachers and families, home-school connection, Bay Area sports, Filipino desserts, musicals
Communicating research findings to diverse audiences and coordinating cross sector convenings
NGSS-based curriculum, assessment, and PD; OpenSciEd; integrating science, engineering, math, and computing; piano; tennis
playful math learning, why hexagons are awesome, audiobook recommendations, and pilates
Research on how to implement blended & online learning in ways that promote equitable active learning & student engagement.
Community-based research hubs, Research to Practice, EdTech, Chemistry Education, Program/Project Management
Developing assessments; adult learners; community colleges; workforce development
Disaggregating Data to Inform Equity-Centered Instruction and Bow Ties
Project Management, Enrollment Management & Operations
Making emerging technologies and media for education more inclusive, supporting evidence-based policy and practice
Human Development, Postsecondary Success, Place Based Impact, Educational Interventions, and Rowing.
AI and Emerging Technologies, Learning Sciences, Mathematics Learning, Collaborative Learning, Research Hubs
Statistics, Research Design, Motivation Science, Curiosity or Hiking
Content strategy, document design, writing style, mystery novels, my latest sewing project
Science education, project management, improving processes, improv and (most recently) musical improv
Program and project management, science education, and what's on my sewing table
Experimental design, statistical analysis, and education evaluation
Graphic design in Marketing, branding, English to Spanish translations, home organization, and desserts!
Anything related to organizing projects in Asana, creating project timelines, and managing budgets.
Content development, informal learning, media production, digital storytelling, museum education, theater
Content/digital marketing, social media, storytelling, vegetarian food, documentaries
Social Media marketing, Email marketing, the Digital Promise website, baseball, the latest in movies and television.
Communicating research findings to diverse audiences and coordinating cross sector convenings
The importance of accessibility in design, my three cats and three tortoises, and the best chicken pot pie recipe.
Writing, communications strategy, productivity tools, jazzy/funky music, breakfast sandwiches, true crime, Dolly Parton.
Media relations, press pitching, strategic communications, marketing, baking bread, D.C. and Charleston restaurant recs
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, AP style, the Baltimore Orioles
Video sorcery, mentoring students, improv bliss, connecting through the lens and laughter.
Content strategy, document design, writing style, mystery novels, my latest sewing project
Strategic communications and marketing, media training, Portuguese cooking, interior design, parenting toddlers
Nonprofit and corporate social responsibility communications, Pathways and Credentials, and building LEGOs.
Multimedia storytelling, co-designing/building capacity with communities, making music, theatre, psychology, or my travels!
Brand and strategy management, content creation and storytelling, marketing trends, cooking/baking, antiques, travel
Computer science education & computational thinking research; research-practice-partnerships; K-12 learning pathways
Computational thinking, Language and literacy, AI literacy, Multilingualism, Surfing, Soccer, Music
Inclusive research practices, project management across RPPs, and building the perfect roadtrip playlist
Creating collaborative learning spaces, UDL, emerging technologies & developing educational systems.
NFL football, Premier League Soccer, Camping, Raising two boys, Work-Life Balance
Strategic & Equitable Learning Initiatives Tech in Education Human-centric Leadership DIY Projects & Shopping Abroad
Digital equity, CTE, leadership, and my library of books
Ask me about data—especially data wrangling in R studio. Setting metrics and tracking progress on them.
Retention and Developmental Education in Community Colleges
Educational equity and access, second language acquisition, school nutrition, hiking, running, or historical fiction
Project-based learning, Career and Technical Education, and the power and future of industry certifications.
Educational technology, podcasting, social studies education, running, Boston Red Sox
33 years in Education, married for 32 years and raised 2 kids (daughter and son). I'm also an animal breeder.
Design thinking, literature, creative writing, woodworking, and Home Improvement Adventures!
Events and conferences, Excel tips, podcasts, movies, music festivals and television recommendations
Integrating technology, STEM curriculum development, project-based learning, scientific misconceptions, & improv comedy.
SEL, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Public Relations, Curriculum Design, Photography, Videography, Storytelling
Instructional Coaching, ADHD Coaching, Purposefully Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning, and Backyard Chickens
Coaching, Organization
Personalized learning, systems for teacher development, instructional coaching, mentoring
Project Thug, Health and Wellness, Good Book recommendations, How to be BBQ ready for the summer and Student Leadership!
Ask me about program evaluation, project management and process improvement
1:1 device equity initiatives, technology grant writing, strategic tech planning, golf and gardening!
Design Thinking, Combining creativity and technology, Experiential learning, Video games, and the Power of doodling
Anything related to digital learning and IT needs. I have 25 years of experience in technology integration and IT.
Why is it important to create a collaborative environment that is rich in technology integration for our students?
Cooking, Baking + Cocktail Making; Broadway musicals; or what I've been reading lately
Learning & Development, K-12 and Adult Learning Experiences enhanced through technology, AI, and Learner Variability
Operations. Project Management. Asana. Streamlining systems and workflows. Art museums, politics, and my favorite comedians!
My favorite vacation, my dog Kenai, or the best wisdom I learned from a manager.
Standards based grading, flexible classroom spaces, teacher collaboration, and the Chicago Cubs.
Biking, Crocheting, and Project Management
Values-aligned leadership. Competency-based coaching. Connecting dots.
Elementary education, computer science coaching, mom life, hiking, yoga
Impactful classroom design.
Human-centered collaboration and design, the future of teacher preparation, and how to prioritize joy in everything
EdTech, Student Opportunities, IT Systems & Structures, Digital Design, the Digital Divide, Anything Data Related
Creating engaging learning experiences for students and educators, new AI products, music, and all things beauty.
Upskilling educators
Martika Parkinson excels in leading complex education, tech, and design projects, creating impactful learning solutions.
Building learner-centered and peer-to-peer professional learning community experiences for educators.
Product development, ethics in edtech, strategy and partnership. Oh, and gardening!
Operations strategy, budget management, stand up paddle boarding, where to find the best ice cream in RVA
Technology integration, empowering leaders, Indian cooking, being an archery mom, yoga and pilates
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, AP style, the Baltimore Orioles
Music, podcasts, and coffee
Learning design, competency-based professional learning, curriculum development, educator preparation, and synthesizers
Ensuring that all learners have access to high-quality learning opportunities.
Instructional coaching, mentoring, VLOOKUP & data analysis, my love for fur babies (dogs especially) and vegetarian cooking!
Data wrangling and chemistry
Middle school art rooms, student ownership, the corporate and non-profit sides of social responsibility, and snail mail.
Operational efficiency, creative writing, books, music, and pop culture.
Minecraft in education!
Emerging technologies (e.g., AI and LERs) within education as well as renewable energy and DYI projects
Digital Equity. Leadership. Systems. All things schools and education. Org health. Running marathons without training.
Virtual Facilitation, Data or Cookies
Professional Learning, Learning Communities, Language Learning, Inclusivity for Els, Hot Yoga, King Charles Cavaliers
Digital equity, liberatory (co)-design, learner-centered pedagogies, competency-based education, and personalized learning
Education transformation, Mentoring youth in foster care, International fly fishing, Author book awards
Fullstack applications, AI in healthcare, sports, hiking, Christopher Nolan movies
Ask me about supporting & inspiring educators in implementing effective strategies to meet the unique needs of learners.
Equity in edtech, teacher PL and retention, adolescent mental health, supporting trans youth in education systems
Designing solutions with and for historically and systematically excluded learners, edtech, experiential learning, and yoga
Edtech research and development, project management, entrepreneurship, indoor/outdoor cycling
User research and analysis, equity and access in Edtech, operations, governance and strategy, and all things Gordon Ramsay
identity development for historically excluded youths, online communities, kickboxing
Research communications, partnership building, sharing stories of powerful uses of edtech, crossword puzzles, and rock climbing
Educational technology, equity in education, personal finance, and data analytics
Evidence and equity in edtech and AI; edtech procurement and evaluation; qualitative research; hiking and national parks
Product certifications, edtech evaluation, and co-design; language, linguistics, and etymology
Professionally: PLCs, EdTech, learning design & accessibility. Personally: Escape rooms, automation, and foster care!
Emerging Technologies, AI Literacy, Computer Science Education, Professional Learning, and Public Interest Technology
How to better understand ourselves/others through the science of learning; All things running; Surviving parenting young kids
Statistics, Research Design, Motivation Science, Curiosity or Hiking
Innovative pedagogies, designing systems of collaboration, coffee, anthropology
co-design, research-practice partnerships, equity and emerging technology, fiction and YA books, and jigsaw puzzles
Computational thinking, PBL, teacher professional growth, inclusive practices, raising teenagers, & analog games
Early childhood education, organizing for educational equity, play-based learning!
Ask me about designing for the usability of research-based strategies, frameworks, and tools
Learning and project management technologies, health and wellness, and how to make the best chile rellenos.
Middle School ELA, GSAs, Graphic Design, Texas (the southern border), Astrology, Cats
Research Practice Industry partnerships, community building, third space learning
Global design challenges, project management tools and best practices and building team camaraderie
Bringing our work and people together by co-designing systems & operations to center collaboration and productivity.
Networks, designing impactful in-person and virtual events, leveraging virtual platform tools, and pop culture podcasts recs
Engaging Networks, Crafting Impactful Events, and Your Next Great Read!
Social impact, education policy, corporate partnerships, the latest novel I'm reading, and learning how to golf
The YouthMADE Festival, campaign planning, and solo travel.
Education entrepreneurship, venture philanthropy, leadership pipeline, global development
Global initiatives like the Ciena Solutions Challenge, YouthMADE, and 360 Story Lab that celebrate youth creativity.
Engaging learning experiences, video content creation, consignment shopping, the latest line dance trends
Project Management, Asana, Content Planning and Development
Playful professional learning, Games and gaming in education, Action Research
Writing, communications strategy, productivity tools, jazzy/funky music, breakfast sandwiches, true crime, Dolly Parton.
Learning differences; learner variability; favorite tea houses; biking; big wave surfing!
Professional Learning, Maker Learning, Games and Play in Education, Content Creation, Geek Culture, Professional Wrestling
Global competence, career and technical education, building international networks, Minnesota Twins, recipes from across Asia
Research-Practice-Industry Partnerships, Universal Design for Learning, community-driven revitalization, and Bluey.
Project Management, Customer Experience, Entrepreneurship, Music Business
Global Competence, Career & Technical Education, Virtual Exchanges, Networks, Project Management, Cross-functional Collaboration
Learning Design, maker learning, computational thinking, national parks, DIY projects
Global education, blended learning, teacher professional development, Premier League soccer, and '90s music and films
Research practice partnerships, informal learning environments, coffee, and Disneyland!
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, Accessibility, Post-Secondary Education, DEIB in Mass Media, and Books!!!
Guiding success with people-centric strategies, interpersonal leadership, 90s R&B, & balancing my family’s intense schedules.
Contracts, Insurance, General Operations, Kansas City, Midwest Culture, and Black Literature
Edtech & personal wellness, possessing a M.S. in Instructional Tech/ curriculum & a B.S. in Health Science.
Accounts Receivables and support day to day operations of Accounting Team.
Student Data Privacy / Security, Leadership, Fishing
Privacy and compliance in the global sector, multidimensional research practices, and international leadership integration
Environmental science, chemistry, oceanography, and all things data.
Human-centered design, Web accessibility, Design system, Cats, Music, and Video games
Payables, 1099s, dog-friendly spots in the DMV
Strategic and innovative employee engagement, benefits, to-do lists, all things music, all kinds of art, and great museums!
Counterstorytelling, Developing Structures for Organizational Effectiveness, Goal-Setting, Marathon Training
Information Security Professional
Digital identity and sovereignty. Building humane, and accessible technology. Homesteading, ice hockey, Indigenous art.
Financial preparedness, budget, debt-free life, a life of joy, stress-free, authentic African/American cuisine and Afrobeats
Growing and scaling nonprofit organizations. Aligning strategy and operations to achieve impact.
Developing web applications, humane tech, disability and accessibility, gardening, hot sauce, and homebrew
Ask me about what books or shows I am currently watching! I would love to hear any recommendations.
Contract administration, management and negotiation. Also music, sports and corny Dad jokes.
Coaching Impact, Being a Pomeranian Mom, Organizational Health, Team Development
90s R&B, Sports, Home Decor, & mentorship.
Managing employee and labor relations, and benefits Basketball & Soccer Night time routine for a 1yr old boy Charlotte NC
Everything! After more than 30 years in education - at all levels of the system - I know a lot about a lot of things.
Early childhood education, STEM teaching and learning, multilingual learners, learning technologies, inclusive co-design.
Education entrepreneurship, venture philanthropy, leadership pipeline, global development
Competency-based recognition inside and outside of formal schooling, play-based lifelong learning, parenting young children
Sending kids to college, my dog, vegetarian cooking
Growing and scaling nonprofit organizations. Aligning strategy and operations to achieve impact.
AI and Emerging Technologies, Learning Sciences, Mathematics Learning, Collaborative Learning, Research Hubs
How Human-Centered Innovations Can Unlock Opportunities for Students, Families and Communities
Digital Equity. Leadership. Systems. All things schools and education. Org health. Running marathons without training.
Strategic communications and marketing, media training, Portuguese cooking, interior design, parenting toddlers
Cognitive psychology, bilingualism, community engagement, and weightlifting.
Inclusive R&D, Global Education, Strategy and Social Impact
Tre is a social justice warrior who has dedicated his career in education to ensuring equity for all students.
Educational leader with nearly three decades of leadership experience in fostering inclusive K-12 education ecosystems.
How we can center student and community voice in our work
Mixed methods research, program evaluation, STEM education, afterschool programming, music genres, lobster rolls
Research, Education, Equity, and Wellness
Project management and process improvement methods for federal and philanthropic grant funded projects through all phases.
Elevating student voice with the League of Innovative Students and community empowerment through Inclusive Innovation.
Qual methods & case studies, co-design with educators, social studies & global ed, instructional coaching, vegetarian cooking
Equity-centered research practices
The Challenge Map, League of Innovative Students, school and community partnerships, and out-of-school-time learning programs
Co-designing solutions to challenges with students, communities, and educators; inflatable paddle boards; Texas
Teaching practice; the teaching profession; teacher preparation; mixed methods
Designing research studies that are focused on equity and community.
Building out team operations and systems, home decor and organization, and travel.
Meaningful technology use, coaching and mentoring, and Qualtrics
How Human-Centered Innovations Can Unlock Opportunities for Students, Families and Communities
Ask me about Project Management and continuous process improvement!
research & evaluation: design, protocol development, data collection & analysis; project management
Creating equitable and inclusive schools and co-researching educational challenges with students, families, and communities
K-16 STEM, equitable learning design, human-centered design, learning analytics, mixed methods research, rapid cycle testing
Multimedia storytelling, co-designing/building capacity with communities, making music, theatre, psychology, or my travels!
Designing innovative pathways that support the economic stability of adult learners.
Nature, family, tech, and delving into what making Responsible Innovation means
The intersection between culture and technology, and its application to create meaningful and impactful user experiences
Passionate about ethical, rigorous, human-centered research in service of educational equity.
Universal Design for Learning, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Action Research, Adult Education, Workforce Development
Micro-credential Production/Platform; Learning experience design; Dance; Bouldering; Concerts in NYC; Chinese food; Thrifting
Leveraging digital credentials and micro-credentials for opportunity and equity; or cooking and kayaking.
Human-centered products and competency-based education.
Digital Credentials, Early Childhood Education, Higher Education, Orchids, Major League Baseball
Championing DEIB in educational pathways. Published work on combating workplace racism. Interests: Refugees & Mental Health
Streamlining operational processes, knowledge management, native plant gardening, and event planning.
Nonprofit Operations, micro-credentials, education in forced displacement contexts, international development, data analytics
Competency-based recognition inside and outside of formal schooling, play-based lifelong learning, parenting young children
Micro-credentials, Open Educational Resources, recent travel adventures and what I'm creating lately in my pottery studio
Strategic Operations, Capacity-Building, Outreach and Communications, Equity & Inclusion in Project Management
Ask me about being a Strategic Navigator for the Pathways team and volunteering at my County Animal Shelter!
K12 learner pathways and critical data literacies; Ph.D. studies at Berkeley
Thrift shopping & fashion, reality TV, volleyball, and food!
Early Learning, Informal Ed, Digital & Media Literacies, DEIB in Children's Media, Living in the Southwest as a Midwestern
-racial equity in math education -the historical work of Black teachers pre-Brown vs BoE -what I last baked or read for fun
Higher Education, STEM Education, Qualitative Research
Edtech for development, digital literacy, project management, cooking, basketball
Co-design & centering youth voice. Also passionate about museums, animation, & book clubs. Let's connect!
Urban education, project management, (cuban) salsa, and the premier league!
Early childhood education, STEM teaching and learning, multilingual learners, learning technologies, inclusive co-design.
How collaboration and regulation of learning skills lead to STEM learners academic and lifelong success.
How People Learn, Artificial Intelligence to support human learning, Researcher-Practitioner Collaborations
Postsecondary success, your favorite films, what you're currently reading and coffee!
AI use in higher education, qualitative data collection & analysis, edtech product design, evidence-based teaching practices
Mathematics teachers’ instructional shifts toward a more conceptual emphasis and how students conceptualize mathematics.
Integrating & evaluating Active Learning Pedagogies & Technologies in the classroom for diverse STEM Learning Environments.
Appalachian Ingenuity and CT, world history discussions, RPPs, culturally responsive research and assessment
Financial management, strategic planning, financial aid in Higher Ed, Economics, Anthropology, or dog agility training!
STEM Teaching and Learning; Co-Design; Family Engagement; Assessment Development; Baking; Raising Twin Daughters; Soccer
Early STEM, co-design with teachers and families, home-school connection, Bay Area sports, Filipino desserts, musicals
Communicating research findings to diverse audiences and coordinating cross sector convenings
NGSS-based curriculum, assessment, and PD; OpenSciEd; integrating science, engineering, math, and computing; piano; tennis
playful math learning, why hexagons are awesome, audiobook recommendations, and pilates
Research on how to implement blended & online learning in ways that promote equitable active learning & student engagement.
Community-based research hubs, Research to Practice, EdTech, Chemistry Education, Program/Project Management
Developing assessments; adult learners; community colleges; workforce development
Disaggregating Data to Inform Equity-Centered Instruction and Bow Ties
Project Management, Enrollment Management & Operations
Making emerging technologies and media for education more inclusive, supporting evidence-based policy and practice
Human Development, Postsecondary Success, Place Based Impact, Educational Interventions, and Rowing.
AI and Emerging Technologies, Learning Sciences, Mathematics Learning, Collaborative Learning, Research Hubs
Statistics, Research Design, Motivation Science, Curiosity or Hiking
Content strategy, document design, writing style, mystery novels, my latest sewing project
Science education, project management, improving processes, improv and (most recently) musical improv
Program and project management, science education, and what's on my sewing table
Experimental design, statistical analysis, and education evaluation
Graphic design in Marketing, branding, English to Spanish translations, home organization, and desserts!
Anything related to organizing projects in Asana, creating project timelines, and managing budgets.
Content development, informal learning, media production, digital storytelling, museum education, theater
Content/digital marketing, social media, storytelling, vegetarian food, documentaries
Social Media marketing, Email marketing, the Digital Promise website, baseball, the latest in movies and television.
Communicating research findings to diverse audiences and coordinating cross sector convenings
The importance of accessibility in design, my three cats and three tortoises, and the best chicken pot pie recipe.
Writing, communications strategy, productivity tools, jazzy/funky music, breakfast sandwiches, true crime, Dolly Parton.
Media relations, press pitching, strategic communications, marketing, baking bread, D.C. and Charleston restaurant recs
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, AP style, the Baltimore Orioles
Video sorcery, mentoring students, improv bliss, connecting through the lens and laughter.
Content strategy, document design, writing style, mystery novels, my latest sewing project
Strategic communications and marketing, media training, Portuguese cooking, interior design, parenting toddlers
Nonprofit and corporate social responsibility communications, Pathways and Credentials, and building LEGOs.
Multimedia storytelling, co-designing/building capacity with communities, making music, theatre, psychology, or my travels!
Brand and strategy management, content creation and storytelling, marketing trends, cooking/baking, antiques, travel
Computer science education & computational thinking research; research-practice-partnerships; K-12 learning pathways
Computational thinking, Language and literacy, AI literacy, Multilingualism, Surfing, Soccer, Music
Inclusive research practices, project management across RPPs, and building the perfect roadtrip playlist
Creating collaborative learning spaces, UDL, emerging technologies & developing educational systems.
NFL football, Premier League Soccer, Camping, Raising two boys, Work-Life Balance
Strategic & Equitable Learning Initiatives Tech in Education Human-centric Leadership DIY Projects & Shopping Abroad
Digital equity, CTE, leadership, and my library of books
Ask me about data—especially data wrangling in R studio. Setting metrics and tracking progress on them.
Retention and Developmental Education in Community Colleges
Educational equity and access, second language acquisition, school nutrition, hiking, running, or historical fiction
Project-based learning, Career and Technical Education, and the power and future of industry certifications.
Educational technology, podcasting, social studies education, running, Boston Red Sox
33 years in Education, married for 32 years and raised 2 kids (daughter and son). I'm also an animal breeder.
Design thinking, literature, creative writing, woodworking, and Home Improvement Adventures!
Events and conferences, Excel tips, podcasts, movies, music festivals and television recommendations
Integrating technology, STEM curriculum development, project-based learning, scientific misconceptions, & improv comedy.
SEL, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Public Relations, Curriculum Design, Photography, Videography, Storytelling
Instructional Coaching, ADHD Coaching, Purposefully Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning, and Backyard Chickens
Coaching, Organization
Personalized learning, systems for teacher development, instructional coaching, mentoring
Project Thug, Health and Wellness, Good Book recommendations, How to be BBQ ready for the summer and Student Leadership!
Ask me about program evaluation, project management and process improvement
1:1 device equity initiatives, technology grant writing, strategic tech planning, golf and gardening!
Design Thinking, Combining creativity and technology, Experiential learning, Video games, and the Power of doodling
Anything related to digital learning and IT needs. I have 25 years of experience in technology integration and IT.
Why is it important to create a collaborative environment that is rich in technology integration for our students?
Cooking, Baking + Cocktail Making; Broadway musicals; or what I've been reading lately
Learning & Development, K-12 and Adult Learning Experiences enhanced through technology, AI, and Learner Variability
Operations. Project Management. Asana. Streamlining systems and workflows. Art museums, politics, and my favorite comedians!
My favorite vacation, my dog Kenai, or the best wisdom I learned from a manager.
Standards based grading, flexible classroom spaces, teacher collaboration, and the Chicago Cubs.
Biking, Crocheting, and Project Management
Values-aligned leadership. Competency-based coaching. Connecting dots.
Elementary education, computer science coaching, mom life, hiking, yoga
Impactful classroom design.
Human-centered collaboration and design, the future of teacher preparation, and how to prioritize joy in everything
EdTech, Student Opportunities, IT Systems & Structures, Digital Design, the Digital Divide, Anything Data Related
Creating engaging learning experiences for students and educators, new AI products, music, and all things beauty.
Upskilling educators
Martika Parkinson excels in leading complex education, tech, and design projects, creating impactful learning solutions.
Building learner-centered and peer-to-peer professional learning community experiences for educators.
Product development, ethics in edtech, strategy and partnership. Oh, and gardening!
Operations strategy, budget management, stand up paddle boarding, where to find the best ice cream in RVA
Technology integration, empowering leaders, Indian cooking, being an archery mom, yoga and pilates
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, AP style, the Baltimore Orioles
Music, podcasts, and coffee
Learning design, competency-based professional learning, curriculum development, educator preparation, and synthesizers
Ensuring that all learners have access to high-quality learning opportunities.
Instructional coaching, mentoring, VLOOKUP & data analysis, my love for fur babies (dogs especially) and vegetarian cooking!
Data wrangling and chemistry
Middle school art rooms, student ownership, the corporate and non-profit sides of social responsibility, and snail mail.
Operational efficiency, creative writing, books, music, and pop culture.
Minecraft in education!
Emerging technologies (e.g., AI and LERs) within education as well as renewable energy and DYI projects
Digital Equity. Leadership. Systems. All things schools and education. Org health. Running marathons without training.
Virtual Facilitation, Data or Cookies
Professional Learning, Learning Communities, Language Learning, Inclusivity for Els, Hot Yoga, King Charles Cavaliers
Digital equity, liberatory (co)-design, learner-centered pedagogies, competency-based education, and personalized learning
Education transformation, Mentoring youth in foster care, International fly fishing, Author book awards
Fullstack applications, AI in healthcare, sports, hiking, Christopher Nolan movies
Ask me about supporting & inspiring educators in implementing effective strategies to meet the unique needs of learners.
Equity in edtech, teacher PL and retention, adolescent mental health, supporting trans youth in education systems
Designing solutions with and for historically and systematically excluded learners, edtech, experiential learning, and yoga
Edtech research and development, project management, entrepreneurship, indoor/outdoor cycling
User research and analysis, equity and access in Edtech, operations, governance and strategy, and all things Gordon Ramsay
identity development for historically excluded youths, online communities, kickboxing
Research communications, partnership building, sharing stories of powerful uses of edtech, crossword puzzles, and rock climbing
Educational technology, equity in education, personal finance, and data analytics
Evidence and equity in edtech and AI; edtech procurement and evaluation; qualitative research; hiking and national parks
Product certifications, edtech evaluation, and co-design; language, linguistics, and etymology
Professionally: PLCs, EdTech, learning design & accessibility. Personally: Escape rooms, automation, and foster care!
Emerging Technologies, AI Literacy, Computer Science Education, Professional Learning, and Public Interest Technology
How to better understand ourselves/others through the science of learning; All things running; Surviving parenting young kids
Statistics, Research Design, Motivation Science, Curiosity or Hiking
Innovative pedagogies, designing systems of collaboration, coffee, anthropology
co-design, research-practice partnerships, equity and emerging technology, fiction and YA books, and jigsaw puzzles
Computational thinking, PBL, teacher professional growth, inclusive practices, raising teenagers, & analog games
Early childhood education, organizing for educational equity, play-based learning!
Ask me about designing for the usability of research-based strategies, frameworks, and tools
Learning and project management technologies, health and wellness, and how to make the best chile rellenos.
Middle School ELA, GSAs, Graphic Design, Texas (the southern border), Astrology, Cats
Research Practice Industry partnerships, community building, third space learning
Global design challenges, project management tools and best practices and building team camaraderie
Bringing our work and people together by co-designing systems & operations to center collaboration and productivity.
Networks, designing impactful in-person and virtual events, leveraging virtual platform tools, and pop culture podcasts recs
Engaging Networks, Crafting Impactful Events, and Your Next Great Read!
Social impact, education policy, corporate partnerships, the latest novel I'm reading, and learning how to golf
The YouthMADE Festival, campaign planning, and solo travel.
Education entrepreneurship, venture philanthropy, leadership pipeline, global development
Global initiatives like the Ciena Solutions Challenge, YouthMADE, and 360 Story Lab that celebrate youth creativity.
Engaging learning experiences, video content creation, consignment shopping, the latest line dance trends
Project Management, Asana, Content Planning and Development
Playful professional learning, Games and gaming in education, Action Research
Writing, communications strategy, productivity tools, jazzy/funky music, breakfast sandwiches, true crime, Dolly Parton.
Learning differences; learner variability; favorite tea houses; biking; big wave surfing!
Professional Learning, Maker Learning, Games and Play in Education, Content Creation, Geek Culture, Professional Wrestling
Global competence, career and technical education, building international networks, Minnesota Twins, recipes from across Asia
Research-Practice-Industry Partnerships, Universal Design for Learning, community-driven revitalization, and Bluey.
Project Management, Customer Experience, Entrepreneurship, Music Business
Global Competence, Career & Technical Education, Virtual Exchanges, Networks, Project Management, Cross-functional Collaboration
Learning Design, maker learning, computational thinking, national parks, DIY projects
Global education, blended learning, teacher professional development, Premier League soccer, and '90s music and films
Research practice partnerships, informal learning environments, coffee, and Disneyland!
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, Accessibility, Post-Secondary Education, DEIB in Mass Media, and Books!!!
Guiding success with people-centric strategies, interpersonal leadership, 90s R&B, & balancing my family’s intense schedules.
Contracts, Insurance, General Operations, Kansas City, Midwest Culture, and Black Literature
Edtech & personal wellness, possessing a M.S. in Instructional Tech/ curriculum & a B.S. in Health Science.
Accounts Receivables and support day to day operations of Accounting Team.
Student Data Privacy / Security, Leadership, Fishing
Privacy and compliance in the global sector, multidimensional research practices, and international leadership integration
Environmental science, chemistry, oceanography, and all things data.
Human-centered design, Web accessibility, Design system, Cats, Music, and Video games
Payables, 1099s, dog-friendly spots in the DMV
Strategic and innovative employee engagement, benefits, to-do lists, all things music, all kinds of art, and great museums!
Counterstorytelling, Developing Structures for Organizational Effectiveness, Goal-Setting, Marathon Training
Information Security Professional
Digital identity and sovereignty. Building humane, and accessible technology. Homesteading, ice hockey, Indigenous art.
Financial preparedness, budget, debt-free life, a life of joy, stress-free, authentic African/American cuisine and Afrobeats
Growing and scaling nonprofit organizations. Aligning strategy and operations to achieve impact.
Developing web applications, humane tech, disability and accessibility, gardening, hot sauce, and homebrew
Ask me about what books or shows I am currently watching! I would love to hear any recommendations.
Contract administration, management and negotiation. Also music, sports and corny Dad jokes.
Coaching Impact, Being a Pomeranian Mom, Organizational Health, Team Development
90s R&B, Sports, Home Decor, & mentorship.
Managing employee and labor relations, and benefits Basketball & Soccer Night time routine for a 1yr old boy Charlotte NC
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