As a seasoned Educational Media Consultant, I collaborate with producers to create media, products and materials that are educationally sound, developmentally appropriate and highly engaging for preschool and school-aged children. With 25+ years of experience in children's media, I am passionate about inspiring and delighting audiences, while supporting kids' learning and development.I believe in a highly collaborative process that always respects the unique creative vision of my clients, as well as the art, power and humor of storytelling. I bring this thoughtful approach to a range of consulting services for both long- and short-term projects:* CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: Designing educational goals for curriculum-based series (short form, long form and interactive).* EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING: Providing practical, actionable feedback on all stages of scripts, song lyrics, storyboards, animatics, animation, digital games, visual designs, prototypes, toys, and books. * SERIES DEVELOPMENT: Consulting on bibles and pitches; advise on learning objectives.* LEARNING DESIGN: Collaborating with producers, writers, artists and animators to craft interactive games and online experiences that are developmentally appropriate and educationally sound.* WRITING: Authoring articles, activities and other ancillary materials for parents, caregivers and teachers.* RESEARCH: Overseeing the development and implementation of qualitative research.I am proud to have worked with top-notch clients including...China Bridge ContentDreamWorks AnimationFred Rogers ProductionsGuru StudioHIT EntertainmentKidsloopLittle Airplane ProductionsNick Jr.NickelodeonNoggin (2019-2024)Pocket.watchScholasticSesame WorkshopSpace Racers LLCSpin MasterUpstairs LLCWildBrain...among many others!Guest speaker at New York University, Hofstra University and The New School for classes focusing on children and media.