Smart Digital Kids LLC

Hi. 👋

I’m Dr. Beverly Pell - retired professor, veteran home educator, researcher, tech-positive teacher, a mother, grandmother, entrepreneur and founder.

I raised my own kids in the Information age and understand firsthand the struggles and challenges that come with raising kids with digital devices.

I surveyed hundreds of parents who use technology in the home, and discovered how overwhelmed they were with monitoring and regulating their kids' screen time.

Explaining to kids why it's best to delay having a smartphone or that it's healthy to limit time playing games is a constant struggle in homes today.

This led me to develop the 4 step TAME Your Tech™ framework.

We can tame our technology!
When it comes to using digital devices we can learn to control tech so it doesn’t ruin the family life we dream of having.

A tamed object doesn’t surprise you and its behavior is predictable. Taming something means to control it. Tech is controllable!

The Tame Your Tech™ Guide for Parents provides everything you need to start controlling tech with your family as a team.

Founder

Convergence Design

I successfully transitioned from university instructor to marketing coordinator while working with David Greusel, FAIA, and the team at Convergence Design. I taught myself WordPress to create the company's website (24 pages); learned Adobe Creative Suite; designed, edited, and produced proposal packages; led team in digital marketing efforts, and more. 

https://convergencedesignllc.com

Marketing Coordinator

The University of Kansas

Worked individually and with an expert team of researchers and teachers in the development and design of customized alternate assessments in Language Arts and Social Studies. The Accessible Teaching, Learning and Assessment Systems (ATLAS) within the Achievement & Assessment Institute, promotes learning and improved outcomes for all students, with a special focus on students with disabilities.

Test Development Assistant

Olathe School District

As a licensed educator, I spent months in classrooms with students, observing how technology was used in every school and in scores of classrooms. I spoke with media librarians. I observed teachers, administrators and students as they taught using education apps and online programs with a variety of devices for learning in the classroom. I have an extensive knowledge of educational programs which are teacher-friendly, open source and provide high quality instruction that is entertaining and engaging for students.

Substitute Teacher

ELPS 250 Education and Society
This course provides students with an introduction to key ideas and socio- historical forces that have shaped the contemporary educational system in the United States, drawing upon the disciplines of the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education. The development of school and community relations will be a point of emphasis.

Instructor

ELPS 537 The Governance and Organization of Schools
The course provides the prospective teacher with an overview of the legal foundations of the American educational system including the ways schools and school districts are organized and run; the role of various levels of government and various governmental and educational officials in controlling education; the rights of students and teachers; the terms, conditions, and responsibilities of teacher employment.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Prepared and deliver high-stakes educational achievement assessments for the state of Kansas.
Investigated different item types – including innovative, technology-enhance items.
Reviewed resources related to formative assessment, text complexity, and state content standards.

Graduate Research Assistant

Veritas Academy - Homeschool

•Homeschooled 2 children grades K—12
•Educated each according to her individual academic needs
•Schooled using both unschooling and classical education philosophies

Home Educator

Anaheim Union High School District

English Teacher
Organized Humanities Core program for eighth grade students
Awarded tenure

Dale Junior High School

English Teacher, grades 9-12
Chosen for Grant-funded Freshman 20:1 program
Actively involved in the Western Association for Schools and Colleges accreditation preparation

Magnolia High School

Hi, I’m Beverly.

The intersection of Education, Technology, and Creativity is my passion!

It is my ambition to inspire teachers while transforming education for future generations. I enjoy helping educators and administrators in Secondary schools learn to leverage new technologies while teaching students in a digital era.

In addition to consulting, I love coaching parents to raise smart digital kids who use tech intentionally and responsibly for purpose and well-being.

Contact me for school professional development days, consulting, workshops, and keynotes.

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Cheers!


Email: beverly[at]smartdigitalkids[dot]com
LinkedIn: Smart Digital Kids
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