Hello! I'm Alicia, the founder of Elementary Elevated, and I am so glad you are here!

As an educator, learner, and mom, my work is rooted in both experience and passion. With over a decade in the classroom and advanced degrees in gifted education, I am dedicated to helping teachers confidently support advanced learners. My goal is to make meaningful differentiation feel practical, manageable, and impactful so every student has the opportunity to grow.

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The Story Behind Elementary Elevated

Yes, I Love Standards!

What started as a personal challenge in my classroom quickly became something more. I found myself drawn to the process of taking grade-level standards and uncovering ways to deepen thinking and increase rigor for advanced learners.

As I refined my approach, I began sharing this work at conferences and through professional learning. Over time, educators started asking for more.

  • More tools

  • More examples

  • More support

That growing interest is what led to the creation of Elementary Elevated and continues to shape the work I do today.

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Small But Mighty: Meet Alicia

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A few more things about me:

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Ice cream is my go-to treat.

I easily lose track of time watching my kids play.

Coffee is not my thing.

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I can happily talk about standards for way too long.

A book is always within reach.

My Mission: Support teachers. Elevate learners.

Great teaching deserves great support.

My mission is to support teachers in creating meaningful, challenging learning experiences for advanced learners who need more than additional work. I believe differentiation should be clear, purposeful, and manageable within the realities of everyday classrooms. 

My work is grounded in:

Practical strategies that work in real classrooms

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Instructional clarity

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A focus on depth, rigor, and meaningful challenge

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Support that respects teachers’ time and workload

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