Transforming school culture asks for vision, stamina, and a thousand decisions happening all at once—a huge task never meant to be carried alone. Even when direction is clear, juggling all the plates can feel impossibly heavy. Imagining having someone who can pop-in and help effortlessly—so the work can align, momentum can build, and people can step fully into what they already know is possible.
Some transformations need a fairy godmother. That’s me!
I’ve helped schools grow from empty classrooms into thriving communities with long waitlists. By listening closely and acting with care, we'll co-create the conditions for people and ideas to truly shine. If you’re ready to make some magic together, let's talk.
Thinker-in Residence Projects
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If you’re ready for a cultural shift but don’t know where to start or need help to keep the momentum going. You know systemic change isn’t a quick fix, and you’re prepared to invest the time and resources in bettering your school, your pedagogies, and your students’ education.
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Dedicated, strategic support to meet your goal
Take all of the hands-on experiences from a Pop-Up Studio workshop and blend them with the one-on-one personalization to make your project goals a reality. In this long-term partnership, we will meet regularly to discuss your hopes and challenges, and keep you accountable to a clear plan of action. And, of course, I’ll be there every step of the way.
what's included
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What you can expect:
+ dedicated commitment to the project scope and deadlines
+ Strategic visioning, personalized to your goals
+ Regular steering committee meetings in-person or online to review progress
+ Check-ins to keep you accountable and track progress
+ Celebrating your success in each meeting!
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KEVIN SMITH, PRINCIPAL
“This is the best Pro-D I’ve ever had. I would spend my personal funds on this! Every educator should have the opportunity to work with you!”
Arman Aiturar, Teacher
“When you’re around, I want to be a better person—a human of service, while being appreciated for my authenticity and fruition.”
MICHAEL BOUCHARD, HEAD OF SCHOOL
“Misty reignited a passion for teaching in all of us, and helped us get clear on the purpose behind our practice.”
When the proposal feels perfect, we’ll get to work, scheduling our first meeting to initiate sustainable change in your school.
Let’s get to work
After our initial meet and greet, I’ll share a proposal for our collaboration, fine-tuning it to your school’s unique goals.
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How it Works
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These partner schools made their dreams a reality. So can you! Click on the button below for instant, insider access to their process highlights and results. These are just two of many examples of what we can do in your context.
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Wondering where to begin with Pop-Up Studio?
This introductory guide equips you with a handful of content-neutral, research-based question stems and performance tasks you can use to help learners see relevancy in their work, build subject expertise, and evoke delight in learning.
See Misty in action, and join alongside other educators as they explore Place as Provocation and Materials as Thinking Partners. The video includes a fun sheet to optimize engagement. Grab a pen, souvenir and dig in!
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