Portfolio
Featured Media Products
Hero Elementary:
Award-winning science and literacy, grades K-2; multimedia and hands-on learning. Television show on PBS KIDS, digital games, resources for educators and families. Nationwide education program in schools and after-school programs; culturally responsive pedagogy. Funding from Ready to Learn, US Department of Education.
Beth’s role:
Content and Education Manager for entire project. Developed curriculum and pedagogy; advised television, digital, education program, and research.
Operation Investigation:
Award-winning science and literacy app for children and families to play together, grades K-2. Families use their Superpowers of Science to investigate animals. Families find out where animals live, what they eat, how fast they move, what covers their bodies, and more! Then they use the information to find a heroic sidekick for a super-powered hamster.
Beth’s role:
Co-designed the game concept with community members; consulted throughout development.
PBS Math Club:
Innovative series of middle school math videos. Using live action, engaging scenarios, and humor to teach key math concepts and skills.
Beth’s role:
Education consultant, advised on math pedagogy and presentation.
PLATO Foundational Mathematics:
Award-winning basic math software, innovative pedagogy based on national math standards.
Beth’s role:
Lead Instructional Design manager; developed pedagogy and curriculum, designed interactive learning activities and assessments, led team of lesson writers.
PLATO Reading Explorations:
Award-winning reading comprehension software, grades 4-6, innovative pedagogy based on National Reading Panel report.
Beth’s role:
Instructional Design Manager; developed pedagogy and curriculum, designed interactive learning activities and assessments, led team of content writers.
PCI Reading Program, Digital Version:
Highly regarded reading instructional program for children and adults receiving special education services. Full program on CD
Beth’s role:
Instructional designer; redesigned program and all activities to support interactive, computer based learning.
Featured Curricula for Children and Youth
Hero Elementary Community Outreach Curriculum:
Nationwide education program in schools and after-school programs, science and literacy for grades K-2. Culturally responsive pedagogy and professional development training.
Beth’s role:
As Content & Education Manager, developed scope and sequence and instructional units, edited activity plans, and trained educators to implement the program.
Afterschool News:
Children in grades 4-8 experience journalism by creating a newspaper.
Beth’s role:
Developed and managed newspaper program, grades 4-8, trained educators to implement the program.
DREAMS – Destiny Rules Everything Around Me:
Curriculum to support development of positive racial identities within students, grades 4-12. Developed for a school district with a multi-racial, multi-ethnic population.
Beth’s role:
Curriculum developer; collaborated with school staff and contractors.
Encampment Summer Program:
A multicultural, residential, social justice summer program, grades 9-12. Originally developed in the aftermath of World War II, the program was re-envisioned and rebooted in the 21st century.
Beth’s role:
Board member and program committee. Co-designed the new program and worked with staff and youth. Co-facilitated workshops to develop the board. Designed and co-facilitated inaugural intergenerational program.
Encampment Youth Participatory Evaluation:
Teens in the Encampment program were empowered and trained to evaluate their summer program and report their findings.
Beth’s role:
Curriculum developer, evaluator, and trainer, using participatory methodologies.
Cornerstones Summer Program:
Academic summer program for teens at North Hennepin Community College in Minnesota. Providing a college-preparatory experience for underserved youth.
Beth’s role:
Curriculum developer and program manager. Created the content; oversaw staff, schedule, and overall program.
Featured Professional Development, Publications, and Presentations
A Transformative Framework for Early STEM Learners:
Peer-reviewed framework for developing educational media for young children in ways that support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Beth’s role:
Co-developed the framework. Trained script writers, TV producers, and other media developers to use the framework to inform their work.
Professional Learning for the Tennessee State Standards:
Interactive professional development training for educators, K-5 reading and language arts. Based on state and national standards.
Beth’s role:
Instructional designer, co-developed the training, designed web-based interactive learning, and tested on-site with elementary teachers.
Equity, Science, and Universal Design for Learning:
Conference presentation, National Science Teaching Association.
Beth’s role:
Presenter
Quality Matters Online – Self Study:
Interactive professional development training for youth program quality. Includes video examples, engaging activities, and reflection.
Beth’s role:
Instructional designer, co-developed the training and designed web-based interactive learning.
Quality Matters Toolkit – Structure and Planning:
Training booklet for youth workers in informal learning, youth development programs. Emphasis on program planning and organization.
Beth’s role:
Co-author
Quality Matters Toolkit – Designing for Active Learning:
Training booklet for youth workers in informal learning, youth development programs. Emphasis on active learning and designing effective activities for positive youth development.
Beth’s role:
Co-author
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