About Me

Teacher. Author. Keynote Speaker. Consultant.

Hi, I’m Jennifer

I am passionate about showing teachers, parents, and students that they can use technology and social media to make a difference in the world.

 

Topics I talk and write about: Digital Leadership, Digital Wellness, Technology-enabled Learning

 

 

More about me:

I am a wife, mom, and a Teacher-Librarian,  and a former Literacy Consultant.  I recently achieved a Masters in Education and Digital Technologies from Ontario Tech University with a specialization in social media, digital citizenship and education. I am  a Google Certified Innovator and Trainer, an Ontario Google Educator group leader, a former executive member of the International Society Technology and Education (ISTE) Librarian PLN, a Raspberry Pi Certified Educator and the co-founder of the Global Student Chat. I was humbled to achieve an award for Teaching Leadership (2023) from my District as well as the 2020 recipient for the ISTE Digital Citizenship PLN Award. 

I am also the author of the books, Social LEADia: Moving Students from Digital Citizenship to Digital Leadership,  Raising Digital Leaders: Practical Advice for Families Navigating Today’s Technology, and co-author of the children’s book,  Aubrey Bright in Stories that Connect Us, and the soon to be released, Aubrey Bright in the Games We Play.

I have had the privilege of being an international keynote speaker who has spoken to audiences from 4 to 2000. I am passionate about showing teachers, students, and parents how technology and social media can be used to make the world a better place.

“Thank you! Fantastic training. Likely one of the best I’ve attended in my career. So uplifting!” –Ashleigh

“Jennifer, This was extraordinary, thank you for sharing your stories, your tips and your wisdom!.” –Kim