AMANDA
CARDENAS
is the Founder of MUD AND INK TEACHING, COHOST OF THE BRAVE NEW TEACHING PODCAST, Educator, Speaker, Content Creator, and School Consultant
I AM HERE TO EQUIP teachers, schools, and districts WITH THE TOOLS to EMBRACE INQUIRY-DRIVEN CURRICULUM DESIGN, RESULTING improved reading and WRITTEN ANALYSIS skills for all students.
Built on classroom experience and research, this work prioritizes the importance of providing student choice and bolstering teacher success in essential question-driven unit design.
WE BELIEVE THAT CLOSING LITERACY GAPS AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL REQUIRE CURRICULUMS THAT SPARK GENUINE CURIOSITY.
When students are captivated by intriguing essential question, ELA units can take on a whole new life. When students are invested in the unit’s goals, reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills all improve. We’ve seen over many years of work that the more students drive their own learning through genuine curiosity, they start comprehending more complex texts and engage with content more deeply.
OUR MISSION
amanda’s pd meets teachers where they are. HER GOAL IS TO CAPTURE THE POWER OF WHAT TEACHERS ALREADY KNOW HOW TO DO WELL AND MULTIPLY THEIR RESULTS THROUGH AN EFFECTIVE TRANSION TO INQUIRY-DRIVEN PRACTICES.
We believe that teachers will see increased engagement though an inquiry curriculum revision. Our trainings are designed to exactly this in a dynamic, fun, and engaging way.
Amanda Cardenas isn’t merely an expert in the field of literacy and inquiry; she’s the industry leader. With a wealth of experience as a classroom teacher, Amanda’s dynamic energy captivates teachers at all stages of their careers..
