Friends and acquaintances tell me that I am an influencer, an encourager, creative and spirited. I’ve worked in education for nearly 25 years in all different capacities–public school, private school, even homeschooling–teaching all ages, from preschool to grad school.

I raised my kids with a healthy respect for technology. We’re not a perfect family, but we talk and share regularly about what’s going on in our digital world.

After earning a PhD in Educational Leadership with a Technology focus, I began to serve my community with my gifts in teaching, tutoring, and mentoring.

It was early 2020, that I began to develop the concept of TAME Your Tech. I had a life changing experience which challenged my perspective about technology and the relationship I had with my phone and the Internet (read about it here).

In short, I am now an advocate for kids growing up surrounded by smartphones, tablets, computers, smartwatches, game boxes, TVs and anything else that has a screen with an Internet connection. I work with parents to raise kids who can communicate well, online and offline, and use technology intentionally, responsibly, creatively, and in all ways that promote purpose and wellbeing.

I love working with parents and kids who want to use technology for the good it provides, and who are willing to look at the potential pitfalls that humans can encounter when using tech mindlessly and without intention.

I also enjoy networking with and promoting authors and organizations who devote their time and talent to equipping parents, grandparents, and caregivers with knowledge and resources so they can parent well in our digital age.