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The Parents’ Guide to Elementary School

Hi, I’m Natalie, your guide through the school system, and your partner in navigating it with confidence.

Support your child’s learning journey with real answers, expert insights, and approachable advice and strategies from someone who fosters academic growth and partnerships. That’s where I come in.

I offer clarity, context, and conversation through keynote speaking and workshops for schools, businesses, and parent groups.

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We Cover Topics You’re Actually Worried About

Jan 10
I'm so mad and you should be too

I'm so mad and you should be too

Last Friday, elementary school teacher Abby Zwerner was intentionally shot by her six year old student while teaching a lesson. I can only imagine the amount of warning signs this child gave leading up to this and the amount of system failures that allowed this to happen.
1 min read
Jan 03
Napping in the New Year

Napping in the New Year

Looking back on last year- here are by top 5 videos from 2022.
2 min read
Dec 20
🎁 For the Last Minute Shoppers

🎁 For the Last Minute Shoppers

This month, has been a whirlwind of holiday preparations and celebrations for me.
2 min read
Dec 13
Remembering Sandy Hook

Remembering Sandy Hook

This week, I want to take some time to remember and mourn the lives lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
2 min read
Dec 07
The summer I quit teaching: How I went from devastated to elated

The summer I quit teaching: How I went from devastated to elated

This vlog covers my journey from the last day of school to the first day of school the summer I
1 min read
Dec 06
Growth Mindset #3: The power of yet

Growth Mindset #3: The power of yet

When you have a growth mindset, you don't fixate on what you can't do. You focus on what you're working toward.
2 min read
Nov 29
Growth Mindset #2: What to say when...

Growth Mindset #2: What to say when...

So why is developing a growth mindset so important for kids?
2 min read
Nov 22
Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset #1

Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset #1

Over the next few weeks I will be writing about Growth Mindset and how important it is for children to develop one.
2 min read
Nov 15
I went to a conference in a male dominated field: here's what I learned

I went to a conference in a male dominated field: here's what I learned

This was my first conference in a male dominated field and outside of education; I learned that these professionals act very differently than what I am used to.
2 min read
Nov 08
This will get you dancing 🕺

This will get you dancing 🕺

I've got 3 things to share with you today- let's start with the fun one
2 min read
Nov 01
I didn't think this would happen only 5 months out of the classroom

I didn't think this would happen only 5 months out of the classroom

I've been doing some consulting lately. It's been interesting to work with a client to translate what they want into a product.
2 min read
Oct 25
My last week of teaching...after 10 years

My last week of teaching...after 10 years

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