Jill Thompson

I love learning and am passionate about what I do. I am currently Partner at Education Elements. Education Elements works with districts to build and support dynamic school systems that meet the needs of every learner, today and tomorrow. We take the time to understand the unique challenges school leaders face, and then customize the Education Elements approach for each district resulting in better student outcomes.

I most recently was the Director of Personalized Digital Learning in a large urban district. I also served as the President and CEO of Edulum, a education consulting company. My passion involves co-hosting #21stedchat, blogging, presenting at conferences and being an ASCD emerging leader alumni.

My background includes teaching fifth grade, a K5 math and science facilitator/coach and an Instructional Technology Specialist. I am also authorized Google Education Trainer and Apple Teacher 2016. The diversity of these positions has given me the skills and knowledge to draw from when integrating ways to educate 21st century learners through innovative curriculum.

My educational philosophy is to create a positive 21st century learning environment for students; setting the stage for their entire academic life. Teaching a rich, meaningful, and well balanced curriculum of skills and concepts through age appropriate activities, will encourage children to want to become life long learners. I believe in building upon a child’s curiosity and encourage them to pursue new knowledge.

I believe in authentic real world teaching that is innovative will help our students succeed in the 21st century. The children we teach today are the future of the world; their goals and beliefs are taken from what we provide for them. If we provide a positive personal learning environment to all our students that encourages good values and high expectations, they will foster life long learning skills.