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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
Sending kids to college, my dog, vegetarian cooking
Media relations, press pitching, strategic communications, marketing, baking bread, D.C. and Charleston restaurant recs
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.
Cognitive psychology, bilingualism, community engagement, and weightlifting.
Designing innovative pathways that support the economic stability of adult learners.
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
Educational leader with nearly three decades of leadership experience in fostering inclusive K-12 education ecosystems.
Mixed methods research, program evaluations, STEM education, afterschool programming
Project management and process improvement methods for federal and philanthropic grant funded projects through all phases.
Behavior Analysis, Single-Case Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Universal Design for Learning.
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
Championing DEIB in educational pathways. Published work on combating workplace racism. Interests: Refugees & Mental Health
The Challenge Map, League of Innovative Students, school and community partnerships, and out-of-school-time learning programs
Nonprofit Operations, micro-credentials, education in forced displacement contexts, international development, data analytics
Co-designing solutions to challenges with students, communities, and educators; inflatable paddle boards; Texas
Teaching practice; the teaching profession; teacher preparation; mixed methods
Being a strategic navigator for the CLPI team and volunteering at my county animal shelter!
Building out team operations and systems, home decor and organization, and travel.
Meaningful technology use, coaching and mentoring, and Qualtrics
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
Multimedia storytelling, co-designing with communities, and building capacity through communications
Thrift shopping & fashion, reality TV, volleyball, and food!
Integrating computing in STEM and the Arts, design of computational experiences, nature photography, and my current craft!
Higher Education, STEM Education, Qualitative Research
Edtech for development, digital literacy, project management, cooking, basketball
Education systems research, project management, tech & equity, sociology, and all things reality TV
Co-design & centering youth voice. Also passionate about museums, animation, & book clubs. Let's connect!
How People Learn, Artificial Intelligence to support human learning, Researcher-Practitioner Collaborations
Postsecondary success, your favorite films, what you're currently reading and coffee!
How technology can enhance postsecondary teaching & learning to improve student success at scale
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.
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
STEM Education, Asset Based Pedagogies, Researcher-Practitioner Collaborations, True Crime & Cults Podcasts
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.
Developing assessments; adult learners; community colleges; workforce development
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.
Emerging Technologies, AI Literacy, Computer Science Education, Professional Learning, and Public Interest Technology
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.
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.
Brand and strategy management, content creation and storytelling, marketing trends, cooking/baking, antiques, travel
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
Project Management, Theater Education, SEL, Learning Games, Children's Media, Creative Writing, Backpacking
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!
The YouthMADE Festival, campaign planning, and solo travel.
Digital Credentials, Early Childhood Education, Higher Education, Orchids, Major League Baseball
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
Professional Learning, Maker Learning, Games and Play in Education, Content Creation, Geek Culture, Professional Wrestling
Inclusive supports, accessibility, SEL, play/game-based learning and assessment, mixed methods, musicals/dance, and books
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
Global education, blended learning, teacher professional development, Premier League soccer, and '90s music and films
Research practice partnerships, informal learning environments, coffee, and Disneyland!
Micro-credential Production/Platform; Learning experience design; Dance; Bouldering; Concerts in NYC; Chinese food; Thrifting
Contracts, Insurance, General Operations, Kansas City, Midwest Culture, and Black Literature
Accounts Receivables and support day to day operations of Accounting Team.
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
Streamlining operational processes, knowledge management, native plant gardening, and event planning.
IT Help Desk, Troubleshooting, Games
Counterstorytelling, Developing Structures for Organizational Effectiveness, Goal-Setting, Marathon Training
Information Security Professional
What inspired me to pursue a career in edtech
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
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.
Edtech & personal wellness, possessing a M.S. in Instructional Tech/ curriculum & a B.S. in Health Science.
90s R&B, Sports, Home Decor, & mentorship.
Streamlining platforms and identity through user experience and automation.
Managing employee and labor relations, and benefits Basketball & Soccer Night time routine for a 1yr old boy Charlotte NC
Creating collaborative learning spaces, UDL, emerging technologies & developing educational systems.
Equity in edtech, teacher PL and retention, adolescent mental health, supporting trans youth in education systems
The intersection between culture and technology, and its application to create meaningful and impactful user experiences
K-12 L&D strategy, Pillars & Walls, leadership coaching, L&D systems—and all things pizza & pickles
Values-aligned leadership. Competency-based coaching. Connecting dots.
Adult Learning, STEM Integration, PBL, CrossFit, Taylor Swift, Podcast recommendations
Computer science education & computational thinking research; research-practice-partnerships; K-12 learning pathways
human-centered systems + learning design, rapid prototyping, 0 > 1, complex puzzles
Strategy, leadership development, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence.
co-design, research-practice partnerships, equity and emerging technology, fiction and YA books, and jigsaw puzzles
Edtech research and development, project management, entrepreneurship, indoor/outdoor cycling
Retention and Developmental Education in Community Colleges
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
Computational thinking, PBL, teacher professional growth, inclusive practices, raising teenagers, & analog games
Co-designing with kids, storyline design for AI literacy games, Joint Media Engagement, indoor plants, MCing weddings
User research and analysis, equity and access in Edtech, operations, governance and strategy, and all things Gordon Ramsay
Science of Reading - ELA Instruction, Product Management, Professional Development, and Edtech Integration
Integrating technology, STEM curriculum development, project-based learning, scientific misconceptions, & improv comedy.
Instructional Coaching, ADHD Coaching, Purposefully Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning, and Backyard Chickens
Budget Management, Annual Budget Planning, Resource Allocation, Proposal Development & HIIT workouts
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
Computational thinking, Language and literacy, AI literacy, Multilingualism, Surfing, Soccer, Music
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.
Strategic Planning, Design Thinking, Change Management, Systems Design, Product Development, Equitable Innovation
Early childhood education, organizing for educational equity, play-based learning!
Research communications, partnership building, sharing stories of powerful uses of edtech, crossword puzzles, and rock climbing
Cooking, Baking + Cocktail Making; Broadway musicals; or what I've been reading lately
Strategic & Equitable Learning Initiatives Tech in Education Human-centric Leadership DIY Projects & Shopping Abroad
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.
Biking, Crocheting, and Project Management
Ask me about designing for the usability of research-based strategies, frameworks, and tools
Elementary education, computer science coaching, mom life, hiking, yoga
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
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
Martika Parkinson excels in leading complex education, tech, and design projects, creating impactful learning solutions.
Professionally: PLCs, EdTech, learning design & accessibility. Personally: Escape rooms, automation, and foster care!
Inclusive research practices, project management across RPPs, and building the perfect roadtrip playlist
State policy and advocacy, organizational leadership, school funding, my award-winning pasta sauce!
Technology integration, empowering leaders, Indian cooking, being an archery mom, yoga and pilates
Learning and project management technologies, health and wellness, and how to make the best chile rellenos.
Learning design, competency-based professional learning, curriculum development, educator preparation, and synthesizers
Ensuring that all learners have access to high-quality learning opportunities.
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.
Social-emotional learning, youth leadership, facilitating adult learning, punk music, crosswords
K-16 STEM, equitable learning design, human-centered design, learning analytics, mixed methods research, rapid cycle testing
Co-research, Critical mixed methods, Network analysis, Scrum master, Program evaluation, Senior rescue dogs, travel, food
Learning analytics, game-based interventions, data storytelling, and my search for the best sleep-inducing podcasts
Ask me about supporting & inspiring educators in implementing effective strategies to meet the unique needs of learners.
