Grades K-2

Developing Wonder and Visual Literacy:

An interactive storytelling session designed to spark foundational curiosity about science and the natural world. I guide early readers through narrative rhythm, teaching them how to look closer at nature—from bioluminescence to conservation—while sharpening visual comprehension and pre-reading skills.

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Grades 9-College

The Anatomy of Narrative Non-Fiction & Archival Reconstruction:

A masterclass tracking the journey of turning raw, fragmented historical evidence into compelling, text-rich literature. I share my creative methodology for unearthing forgotten histories within public databases, global archives, and primary source records, offering advanced students and aspiring creatives a practical framework for transforming complex histories into compelling prose.

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Grades 6-8

STEM, History, and the Art of Ingenuity:

A curriculum-aligned exploration between the intersection of science, math, and historical resilience. Through the technical breakthroughs of Benjamin Banneker's early clockwork design, Jan E. Matzeliger's lasting innovation, and the ingenuity of young children using peach pits, I lead students through historical inquiry, home front history narratives, and the concept of reverse engineering. This session inspires them to see how curiosity, analytical thinking, and perseverance solve real-world problems.

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Grades 3-5

The Literary Passport & Historical Investigations:

A research presentation designed to turn students into active historical detectives. I share my journey of tracking down lost primary sources, unearthing family histories post-Civil War, and navigating extensive library databases, providing students with a practical roadmap to evaluate evidence and construct their own non-fiction narratives.

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Conferences

Keynote Addresses & Literary Festivals:

Beyond student assemblies, I partner with major regional literary festivals, fellow authors, academic communities, and library associations—including headlining panels for School Library Journal (SLJ) and the North Carolina School Library Media Association (NCSLMA). These presentations empower fellow educators, school media specialists, and writers with actionable curriculum frameworks for integrating archival research and narrative non-fiction into standard-aligned instruction.