When you partner with me, you’re investing in more than professional development—you’re embracing a collaborative journey toward impactful change. With over two decades of dedicated experience as an educator and administrator, I have a deep understanding of the realities, challenges, and opportunities educators face every day.
I use a personalized approach with each partnership. My experience working directly with diverse learners, teachers, and educational leaders positions me to offer relevant, practical strategies tailored specifically to your district or school’s context. My insights are grounded in research, informed by practice, and proven to foster meaningful student connections and higher academic achievement.
Whether you’re seeking dynamic keynote presentations, interactive workshops, embedded coaching, or customized professional learning, I will deliver with warmth, authenticity, and expertise. My passion for helping educators build inclusive, connected, and engaging learning environments will be evident in every interaction. The goal is to create a lasting and sustained impact for educators and students alike.
Partner with me to empower your educators and administrators, enrich your students’ experiences, and transform your classrooms through Essential Connection Skills (ECS)!
Anne’s Credentials and Experience
- PhD in Curriculum & Instruction Leadership, Concordia University Chicago
- Over 20 years in education as a classroom teacher, instructional leader, and district administrator
- 10+ years as an administrator, including roles as Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Multilingual Director, Elementary and Middle School Principal; focused on improving instruction, raising student achievement, and meeting needs of multilingual learners
- Adjunct Professor and Researcher, facilitating graduate-level coursework and contributing to educational research and publications
- Educational Consultant and Speaker, presenting at state and national conferences on instructional innovation, differentiated instruction, multilingual education, and Essential Connection Skills
Co-Author, with Jeff Zwiers, of Essential Connection Skills: Strategies for Integrating Social Connections Into Core Content (Corwin, 2025