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Empowering educators and learners through research-driven insights

Classroom Insights + Research Skills = EdTech Impact

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I’m a UX Research Specialist who transforms classroom challenges into intuitive, scalable EdTech solutions. Grounded in a B.A. in Behavioral Science/Child Development and an M.Ed. in Reading Science, I blend evidence-based learning theory with rigorous user research to create products that improve outcomes for students and educators.

What I bring:

✨ 20+ years in education

🎓 Master's in Reading Science & ESL

🏆 Nielsen Norman Group certified

🔬 Deep expertise in user research methodologies

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Adventures in Research

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ChronoQuest: Transforming history education through interactive timelines for 6th-12th grade students

Software: Educational Technology

Role: Co-Founder and Lead UX Researcher

Year: 2025

Awards: 1st place, NY EdTech Hackathon, 2025

Status: Ongoing user research; presentation at EdTech Virtual Shark Tank Demo day

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Dashboard Overload: Uncovering what teachers actually need from EdTech dashboards through independent research

Software: EdTech, Data Dashboards

Role: UX Researcher

Year: 2025-2026

Research Type: Exploratory Research, Self-Initiated

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Commodity Management: Freeing engineers from spreadsheets to focus on what they do best

Software: Construction Technology

Role: UX Researcher

Year: 2023-2024

Company: Kiewit Construction

Impact: Projected $4.9M in annual savings

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LOTO Digitization: Reducing cognitive load in critical workflows through thoughtful research

Software: Construction Technology

Role: UX Researcher

Year: 2023-2024

Company: Kiewit Construction

Impact: 30% efficiency increase projected

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Uncovering insights that transform learning experiences for students and educators

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Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Scaffolding Learning with UX Research
Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Scaffolding Learning with UX Research

As a UX Research Specialist with a deep background in K-12 education, I've spent years observing how people interact with learning tools. Whether it was a student grappling with a new reading concept or an adult navigating complex software, a common thread emerged: the best tools don't just present information; they guide, support, and adapt to the user's evolving needs.

Why UX is the Secret Ingredient for Effective Microlearning in EdTech
Why UX is the Secret Ingredient for Effective Microlearning in EdTech

The EdTech landscape is evolving rapidly, and microlearning has become one of the most compelling solutions for modern education challenges. But here's what many organizations miss:…

How Duolingo Users Are Shaping the Future of Personalized Learning
How Duolingo Users Are Shaping the Future of Personalized Learning

Today in our EdTech Product Highlight, we're going to take on one of the hottest (hootest?) apps in the industry.

Duolingo stands as a global leader in EdTech, with over 500 million registered users and more than 100 million monthly active users as of 2025. Its reach is massive—if Duolingo’s user base were a country, it would be the third largest in the world.

Winkle grocery delivery user research and designs for mobile shopping experience
Winkle grocery delivery user research and designs for mobile shopping experience

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