Educational Insights & Strategies
Welcome to the InterestEd Blog — a space for educators and parents to find practical ideas, flexible strategies, and inspiration for joyful learning. Here you’ll discover tips, planning tools, and insights drawn from my work as an educator, coach, and homeschool parent, with a special focus on gifted and advanced learners.
Looking for something specific? Search by topic or keyword to find articles on topics like social-emotional learning, advocacy, growth mindset, literacy, and much more!
A Fresh Take on Choice Boards
A fresh, ready-to-go Choice Board Toolkit designed for busy teachers who want to build student ownership and engagement through flexible learning options.
Lessons from Homeschooling to Support Gifted Students
Discover ten lessons from homeschooling that can help classroom educators bring more flexibility, curiosity, and authentic learning into their classrooms.
Includes a free on-demand webinar and downloadable teaching tools.
Exciting News: I’ll Be Presenting at the 2025 WATG Conference on Gifted Education
I’m excited to share that I’ll be presenting at the 2025 WATG Conference on Gifted Education! My session explores what schools can learn from homeschooling gifted students—especially around flexibility, curiosity, and student-led learning.