“Mr. Moreno delivered exactly what I needed. My anxiety for the fall is through the roof, but he brought it back to the kids and the power of kids...so grateful!”
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. And when we bring what is within us out into the world, miracles happen.”
I am both an educator and a learner in all that I do. At times, I am a dynamic leader, other times, I am an enthusiastic follower as I pursue my diverse passions, both within a school setting and outside of my role as a classroom teacher. I am a theatre director and choreographer, having founded Higher Expectations Theatre, an educational theatre company committed to raising the bar of children and youth theatre. I have nurtured and challenged children, teens, and young adults as a counselor and coach at Red Arrow Camp for boys and as an assistant director at Appel Farm Summer Arts Camp. For over two decades, I have worked within my faith community as a youth leader, a Sunday School teacher, a faith mentor, and most recently an ordained pastor. With this unique, inclusive, and extensive background working with learners of all ages, I have developed a vast understanding of social-emotional learning and engaging teaching strategies and practices. Thanks to my educational efforts and experiences, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with schools and districts on dynamic professional development workshops for educators of all aged students across various content-areas. I have also had the honor of presenting all over the country and at the annual national conferences for the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), and the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA). Sign-up to receive my monthly newsletter, explore our community at #UnlockPDL on Twitter, and look for my book about Purpose-Driven Learning coming out later this year.
Why Collaborate With Me?
KEYNOTE WORKSHOPS TRAININGS
Meet the needs of YOUR audience!
There are ten Keys to Purpose-Driven Learning! While a keynote or workshop about all of the keys is popular…the combinations of topics are truly endless. Would you like to explore how a spark of Curiosity can inspire greater Empathy? Or maybe your audience would like practical takeaways for building Creative Confidence. Or perhaps your learners need a stronger balance between Focus and Enthusiasm. Whatever your needs, let’s connect and make it happen!
More than just a “feel-good” talk!
Inspiring a room full of people is not an easy task. Yet, if participants leave with only temporary inspiration, the impact of the experience will be short-lived. With practical takeaways for every age and every content area, it is my goal that participants will have the tools to implement their inspiration and take action steps to authentic and intentional growth.
Learning can be enjoyable!
My careers have been: Camp Counselor, Drama Teacher, and Youth Pastor…trust me when I promise an engaging learning opportunity for all participants. No boring, hour-long lectures about innovative teaching. Rather, through experiential learning, large and small group discussions, and audience participation, my presentations and workshops are sure to put a smile on the face of even the most challenging skeptic! Learn to make learning fun by participating in a fun learning experience.
Let’s Connect!
