This page highlights selected examples of my writing, professional learning design, systems work, research-to-practice leadership, and public-facing communication. Each artifact reflects a different part of my work: helping adults make sense of complex ideas, move from learning into action, and build stronger systems that support people and practice.
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Featured Writing
LinkedIn article: A reflective, human-centered article exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping learning, leadership, creativity, and critical thinking. The article considers how educators, leaders, parents, coaches, researchers, and lifelong learners can engage humans thoughtfully in an AI-driven world.
The Tool Is Not the Thinker: Engaging Humans in an AI World by Misty Hunter, PhD
LinkedIn article: A practical leadership reflection on how end-of-year routines can become August-ready systems when educators intentionally teach, model, and reinforce procedures rather than assuming students already know them.
LinkedIn Article: Supporting Literacy Across Ages and Stages - A research-informed public-facing article exploring how meaningful reading experiences support language, literacy, bonding, imagination, and learning from pregnancy through adulthood. The article highlights practical ways families and educators can foster joyful literacy experiences across the lifespan.
Summer Reading is for Everyone: From Pregnancy Through Adulthood
Co-Authored White Paper Summary: Practice-Based Coaching in New Mexico
A public-facing, de-identified summary of a co-authored white paper examining how Practice-Based Coaching supports early childhood educator growth, adult learning, implementation fidelity, and teacher impact on student outcomes across New Mexico.
How Practice-Based Coaching is Changing the Early Childhood Landscape in New Mexico
Dissertation & Research
My doctoral research examined educator emotional wellness, organizational pressures, and the policy conditions that shape adult sustainability in education. The link below is provided for public, open-access viewing.
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Systems Design & Operational Supports
Statewide Leadership Team (SLT) Onboarding & Implementation Infrastructure
Designed a multi-document onboarding and alignment resource system to support the launch and statewide implementation of a cross-agency State Leadership Team focused on Pyramid Model implementation, coaching infrastructure, equity, and systems alignment across New Mexico early childhood programs.
This onboarding system translated implementation science, statewide strategic priorities, team expectations, and operational structures into accessible, actionable guidance for agency leaders, implementation partners, and cross-sector stakeholders.
Project components included:
executive onboarding materials
statewide implementation summaries
strategic alignment documentation
cross-agency role clarification
implementation infrastructure guidance
communication and coordination supports
evidence-based practice alignment resources
State Leadership Team Onboarding & Implementation Packet (Sample Excerpts)
Organizational Onboarding & New Hire Implementation System
Designed and co-developed a comprehensive onboarding and implementation support system for new employees that evolved from a procedural checklist into a structured six-week onboarding and mentoring framework.
The onboarding system was intentionally designed to reduce implementation friction, support adult autonomy, and provide a centralized “one-stop” resource hub that allowed new hires to navigate onboarding tasks, operational systems, organizational expectations, and mentoring supports with clarity and confidence.
Project components included:
onboarding workflow and task sequencing
HR and procedural onboarding coordination
Microsoft email and Outlook calendar setup guidance
embedded organizational contacts and support pathways
linked step-by-step technical support documents
structured reading and reflection supports connected to successful job implementation
mentor-program onboarding and meeting guidance
self-paced onboarding architecture grounded in adult learning principles
centralized documentation and implementation supports for the first six weeks of employment
The onboarding structure emphasized usability, clarity, agency, and scalable support systems that reduced dependence on immediate human assistance while still creating strong relational and mentoring connections for new employees.
This work reflects strengths in systems design, onboarding architecture, implementation support, operational communication, adult learning design, organizational clarity, and employee enablement.
Implementation-Centered Onboarding Framework
Guest Coaching System Case Study
A public-facing, de-identified case study highlighting a Google Workspace-based request and fulfillment system designed to support coaching continuity, clarify team workflows, align onboarding with adult learning principles, and reduce implementation friction.
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Professional Learning & Facilitation
I design and facilitate professional learning that helps educators, leaders, and teams move from research and training into confident, practical implementation. My facilitation work is grounded in adult learning, structured reflection, collaborative dialogue, hands-on application, and goal-setting so participants leave with both new understanding and a clear plan for classroom or organizational use.
My professional learning experience includes structured literacy, LETRS-EC facilitation, early literacy strategies, Practice-Based Coaching, Pyramid Model-aligned social-emotional practices, Calming Kit implementation, Thinking Maps, curriculum rollout, data-informed instructional planning, and team action planning.
Professional Learning Portfolio Snapshot
A one-page visual overview of selected professional learning and facilitation areas, including adult learning design, presenter presence, customization, implementation support, and training formats.
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Media & Public-Facing Work
Selected public-facing media connected to early childhood education, educator support, professional learning, and statewide implementation work.
Podcast / YouTube: The Heart of Early Childhood — Episode 12.2
A public-facing podcast episode featuring my perspective on Practice-Based Coaching, including how coaching strengthens partnerships, supports educator growth, and improves teacher impact on student outcomes across New Mexico.
Podcast / YouTube: The Heart of Early Childhood — Episode 14
A public-facing podcast episode created for early childhood partners, districts, and agencies across New Mexico, focused on supporting shared learning, communication, and connection across the early childhood field.
Podcast / YouTube: The Heart of Early Childhood — Episode 16
A public-facing podcast episode featuring the perspective of two CLASS-certified evaluators and a discussion of how the CLASS observation and rating system is shaping early childhood practice, reflection, and program improvement across New Mexico.