Brandi is currently a Future Ready Learning Coach at Central Kitsap School District in Silverdale, WA. She supports teachers and staff with the integration of blended learning and harnessing tech tools in classrooms through job-embedded coaching and professional learning opportunities. Brandi is a proud classroom teacher. For six years she taught middle school Special Education and spent five years teaching English/Language Arts and Social Studies to 5th and 6th graders. She is also National Board Certified Teacher in Early Adolescence/English Language Arts and in 2013, Brandi received the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce Innovative Educator award. In addition to creating inspiring learning experiences, Brandi is working on her Master's Degree through WWU in Educational Leadership and Administration and is projected to graduate in the spring of 2018. Brandi is currently a Future Ready Learning Coach at Central Kitsap School District in Silverdale, WA. She supports teachers and staff with the integration of blended learning and harnessing tech tools in classrooms through job-embedded coaching and professional learning opportunities. Brandi is a proud classroom teacher. For six years she taught middle school Special Education and spent five years teaching English/Language Arts and Social Studies to 5th and 6th graders. She is also National Board Certified Teacher in Early Adolescence/English Language Arts and in 2013, Brandi received the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce Innovative Educator award. In addition to creating inspiring learning experiences, Brandi is working on her Master's Degree through WWU in Educational Leadership and Administration and is projected to graduate in the spring of 2018. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx