ABOUT

   
For 14 years I was a senior researcher at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. At present I am a full-time consultant. My work focuses on improving instruction and assessment of all students, with an emphasis on serving the needs of linguistically and culturally diverse students. I consult for national and international teacher development projects that develop language, literacy, lesson design, and formative assessment practices. My current research focuses on idea-building, student agency, and fostering rich communication and productive academic conversations across disciplines and grade levels.

Professional Development 

I work with schools, districts, counties, and states on the topics above. I also give (live and virtual) professional development workshops, keynotes, and presentations for teachers, instructional coaches, and leaders.