PhD
Curriculum & Instruction · Language & Literacy Focus


A private community built on sharing
You’ve built a life you love.
Altiora asks, “What else is still possible?”
trying something entirely new
getting better at work you love
take the trip, meet new people
making room for new ideas
finding ways to surprise yourself
The Idea
Altiora is a community of people comparing notes on their creative work. They meet online and in real life, supporting each other along the way.
What exists now
Altiora starts here. You bring a question,
someone brings an answer, and then you trade
places. Share what saved you money, opened a
door, or made the next step less intimidating.
What comes later
In time, those who want to go deeper will be invited into The Altiora Society, an annual paid membership with immersive, curriculum-designed study weeks.
Altiora Journeys will grow from the Society into small real-life experiences —masterminds and retreats—shaped by the questions that emerge. Society members will be invited first.
A note from the founder

“I’m not here to have all the answers.
I’m here to gather the right people
and make sure every voice has room.”
Curriculum & Instruction · Language & Literacy Focus
20 years in education · 5 with adult learners
iConnect · 10 years · Annual influencer event
Ongoing author masterminds
Co-hosting with James Blatch · The Self-Publishing Show
Fifteen years teaching eighth grade and five working with adult learners as a curriculum specialist taught me to give voice to every participant and step back when the conversation no longer needed me. Those same skills shape Altiora which creates a space for meaningful experiences between like-minded creators.

Let’s connect
Altiora Conversations grow by personal invitation.
Once we’re connected, I’ll take it from there.