Hi! I'm the President, Founder & CEO of Upbeat Global and the Upbeat! Leadership Academy.

Hi, I teach general music and choir, K-5, in the Chicago area. I am especially interested in leadership and human connection.

Middle School Band is where it's at! Love what I do and love my kiddos!

Izzy Speaks

Veteran educator, author, editor, and coach; NBCT and NWP Fellow helping teachers honor student voice and humanize assessment. YouTube@ajr1206

President of Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois. author of 35 books in special education.Retired professional fellow MacMurray College.

I am a reading coach in an elementary school.