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Hi there,
I’m Dr. Sherri
I’m an educator, curriculum expert, and mom of three who believes learning should be meaningful and personal. Whether I’m tutoring students or supporting schools, I lead with heart and evidence-based strategies.
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My journey as an educator began over a decade ago in a college math lab — and it hasn't slowed down since. I’ve taught students from kindergarten to college, run programs for schools and cities, and worked with learners of every background and ability level.
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In 2024, I earned my Doctorate in Education with a focus on curriculum and teaching. That work deepened what I had already seen firsthand: students succeed best when the adults, systems, and structures around them are aligned. Today, I lead Education That Matters, providing tutoring, school consulting, and educational content rooted in evidence, experience, and real-world application.
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When I’m not working with students or districts, you’ll find me cheering at baseball games, baking muffins, or writing about the future of education.
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My interdisciplinary background allows me to support learners, families, and schools from both an instructional and systems-level perspective - connecting what happens in classrooms with the systems that shape long-term success.
Education & Expertise
A rare blend of instructional depth, analytical skill, and real-world application.
Doctoral Degree in Education
National University ·
Focused on learner-centered instruction, curriculum design, and educator retention - with research grounded in real classroom experiences and system-level challenges.
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Dissertation research examined veteran teachers' lived experiences and the systemic factors influencing retention and change.
Master's Degree in Accounting
Western Governors University
Specialized in financial literacy, business systems, and compliance - bringing a data-driven, sustainability-focused lens to education consulting, program design, and school partnerships.
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics
South Dakota State University
Foundation in mathematical reasoning and problem-solving, supporting over a decade of instruction, tutoring, and curriculum development across grades 5-12 and beyond.