Public Service Designer, Researcher, & Educator
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Creative Direction

I served as creative director for a network of artists who contributed original concepts to elevate stories and evoke readers connection to long form articles.

I commissioned Gracia Lam to dream up this evocative depiction of teens navigating stress for the Edutopia feature titled High School Is Not the Time to Let Up on SEL

I commissioned Gracia Lam to dream up this evocative depiction of teens navigating stress for the Edutopia feature titled High School Is Not the Time to Let Up on SEL

Julia Yellow illustrated this piece on the changing nature of grading.

Julia Yellow illustrated this piece on the changing nature of grading.

Catherine Madden lent her talents to this animated research story on the Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning.

Catherine Madden lent her talents to this animated research story on the Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning.

Arsh Raziuddin contributed this photo illustration for an Edutopia piece on reading comprehension.

Arsh Raziuddin contributed this photo illustration for an Edutopia piece on reading comprehension.

I commissioned the UK artist Sam Falconer to illustrate this piece on culturally responsive teaching for Edutopia titled, A History in Which We Can All See Ourselves.

I commissioned the UK artist Sam Falconer to illustrate this piece on culturally responsive teaching for Edutopia titled, A History in Which We Can All See Ourselves.

Leigh Wells lent her artistic vision to this article on affordable housing for teachers.

Leigh Wells lent her artistic vision to this article on affordable housing for teachers.

Artist Alex Green illustrated this piece diving into School Integration.

Artist Alex Green illustrated this piece diving into School Integration.