I am a National Board Certified elementary school teacher, author, and speaker in Santa Monica, CA. During my career I have developed a whole-child approach that empowers students and emphasizes academic excellence, lasting habits of mind and habits of character, valuable work habits and social skills, and health & wellness. I have written several books for educators and parents, including 107 Awesome Elementary Teaching Ideas You Can Implement Tomorrow, Changing Kids’ Lives One Quote at a Time, and Eight Essentials for Empowered Teaching and Learning, K-8. I am also the creator of the Chase Manning Mystery Series for kids 8-12. Each book in the series features a single-day, real-time thriller that occurs on an elementary school campus.