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:The Showroom—Projects and Products

Thank you for dropping by the showroom. Here you will find a few examples of my recent work. Reach out to me on LinkedIn if you would like to connect. Or visit my online portfolio for a fast, visual tour of more of my work.

Learning and Teaching, an Education Development Center website (February 2012-December 2017): Was the lead content strategist, content developer, and project manager for this website. In addition to leading multiple upgrades to the site, I wrote all of the descriptive text about our work; produced hundreds of news items, staff bios, and blog posts; and supervised a team of technology specialists and site maintenance staff. Regularly analyzed web traffic and generated trend reports to guide business development.

Learning and Teaching Employee Intranet (February 2012-December 2017): Was the lead content strategist, content developer, and project manager of an intranet that provided staff with extensive resources to support their development and project work. Developed deep content for the intranet including writing 20 capacity statements and creating multiple tools to guide proposal teams and promote professional learning. Oversaw three other staff who contributed to the site. Conducted surveys of staff satisfaction with intranet to ensure continuous improvement of content.

Brooks, C., & Elliott, K. (2017). Why Computer Science Education? A Toolkit for Parents. Waltham, MA: EDC.

Elliott, K. (2017). Supporting Dual Language Learners at EDC. Waltham, MA: EDC.

Elliott, K., & Pasnik, S. (2017). Young Learners and Technology. Waltham, MA: EDC.

Elliott, K., & Cairone, K. (2017). Supporting the Whole Child at EDC. Waltham, MA: EDC.

Elliott, K., Juliuson, J., Katz, N., & Parris, J. (2016). In Support of Educators: Strategies That Work. Waltham, MA: EDC.

Elliott, K., & Crandell, J. (2016). Early Literacy Learning at EDC. Waltham, MA: EDC.

Elliott, K. (2015). Broadening Participation: Making STEM Learning Relevant and Rigorous for All Students. Waltham, MA: CADRE.

Elliott, K. (2014). CTE Pathways to STEM Occupations: STEM Smart Brief. Waltham, MA: STEM Smart.

Elliott, K. (2013). Nurturing STEM Skills in Young Learners, PreK-3: STEM Smart Brief. Waltham, MA: STEM Smart.

Swanson, J., Elliott, K., & Harmon. J. (2011). Teacher Leader Stories: The Power of Case Methods. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.

Skiffington, S., Washburn, S., & Elliott, K. (2011). Instructional Coaching: Helping Preschool Teachers Reach Their Full Potential. Young Children.

Developmental Editor: Hanson, K., Guilfoy, V., & Pillai, S. (2009). More Than Title IX: How Equity in Education Has Shaped the Nation. U.S.: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.

Developmental Editor and Unit Co-Author: National Institutes of Health and Education Development Center, Inc. (2009). Exploring Bioethics: NIH Curriculum Supplement. Grades 9-12. Washington, DC: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Department of Bioethics.

Developmental Editor: Morocco, C., Aguilar C., & Bershad, C. (2008). Supported Literacy for Adolescents: Transforming Teaching and Content Learning for the 21st Century. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.