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An experienced and successful teacher, curriculum director, and writer, Joanele has impacted the lives of thousands of students and teachers through her work. She understands that the best teaching is intentionally designed and the best writing is authentic and based in experience. Joanele has been a professional trainer for teachers and administrators and has taught at youth writing camps and served as an instructor with the Ohio Writing Project. Partners professionally and in life, Joanele and her husband Charley have extensive experience in planning and delivering presentations that are engaging, memorable, and meaningful experiences for teachers, students, and parents. Whether it's a daylong AUTHOR VISIT or an extended WRITER IN RESIDENCE program, or leading a staff on the journey of shifting mindset toward enabling students to take ownership and control of their learning through UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING, Charley and Joanele love learning and teaching about teaching and learning!