Hi! I'm Lizzie.

I've been in public education for about 11 years. I taught 5th grade for 6 years, then transitioned to working as a talent scout to identify students who might be academically and/or intellectually gifted to ensure they received enrichment services at school.

I am:

  • Curious

  • Bold

  • Empathetic

  • Creative

  • Hardworking

  • An out-of-the-box thinker

  • A techie

  • Neurodivergent

  • Enneagram 4w5

  • MBTI: INFJ

I care about:

  • Integrity

  • Celebrating differences

  • Working on projects that will be important for decades or longer

  • Building healthy relationships professionally and personally

  • Freedom to explore

  • Mental health maintenance

I’m learning:

  • User Experience Design

  • Data Analytics & Visualization

  • Brazilian Portuguese

Noteworthy Projects

At or for work:

  • Led my school with virtual learning PD when COVID hit and supported administration

  • Presented at a tech conference with Promethean at NCTIES

  • Helped teachers make school fun with STEAM ideas and supporting learners with ADHD and other learning needs

  • Written songs/raps for students to learn content - our test scores prove it works!

Outside of work:

  • Wrote and recorded a professionally produced EP (Miles Away) that’s on major music platforms

  • Performed at Hopscotch in Raleigh

  • Co-lead the creative design team and helped build a set in a music video (Feels Like)

  • Worked as a chalk muralist

  • Painted live art for a NAMI event

  • Taught Lettering classes

  • Organized a charity event for Camp Joy which provides a fun and loving space for adults with special needs

  • Working on myself personally by going to therapy, reflecting, eating well, and exercising

I’m organized.

And I make workbooks work for me.

I deliver meaningful & engaging professional development.

And I have the receipts to prove it.

I have an eye for graphic design.

And I take great care in building efficient and attractive resources.

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A snippet from when I was invited to represent AIG Teachers during a Closed Session with the WCPSS School Board.

Teacher of the Year finalists in WCPSS were asked to contribute a video submission showcasing work with students & colleagues.

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