Clerestory Learning provides instructional services for the purpose of facilitating quality instruction and learning that lasts. Just as a clerestory window (sounds like “clear story”) enables natural light to flood a room, transforming it for greater potential, Clerestory Learning’s objectives follow a similar pattern:Constructing Relevance: MeaningMeaning makes material memorable; understanding produces lasting learning.Conveying Light: KnowledgeKnowing how learning develops increases instructional intentionality, the hallmark of master teachers.Cultivating Growth: AchievementAchievement results when objectives and methods are aligned, producing concrete evidence of knowledge, understanding, and integration.

There may be nothing more powerful I can give another person than my belief in his or her potential.As an educator for 25 years, I’ve dedicated myself to understanding how learning occurs. As a runner for 20 years, I’ve committed to a regular regimen, working toward personal goals. I have learned, through research and personal experience, that coaching is the most influential factor in fostering growth and mastery.We can achieve, we can meet the challenge, we can overcome, we can persist, we can inspire others, and we can improve. But how do we know we have what it takes? Trust. Trust someone who’s been there—to listen, to strategize, to counsel, to empathize, to support, to firmly encourage, and to celebrate, too.Do I really believe this stuff? Sure do. Why else would I regularly forsake my sleepy stupor at 4:30 am—Coach is waiting!I’d consider it a privilege to talk with you about your running experience and goals. We’ll strategize and discuss a plan that fits your schedule and sets you on the path to knowing you have what it takes—to becoming a confident runner.

Plan and lead worship and direct the most fun choir on the planet.

Served as lead developer on the Foundations & Frameworks Instructional Reading Program, led development of elementary science curriculum sold for publication, led and oversaw professional development for teachers.