Meet Lindsey
I live for those magical classroom moments when you see a student's eyes light up with understanding. You know the ones—when kids get so absorbed in learning that they don't want to stop, when the shy ones come alive, when "boring" subjects suddenly become adventures they can't get enough of.
I'm a licensed teacher and former gifted education specialist who spent 10 years figuring out how to make learning irresistible. As a teacher, I constantly searched for materials that would truly engage my students, often thinking "There's got to be something better out there." When I couldn't find what I needed, I started creating it myself.
I believe learning sticks when students experience it, not just hear about it. Whether through hands-on science labs, project-based learning, or role-playing historical events, I've always found ways to put students right in the middle of their learning. That's why my simulations don't just teach Florida history—they let students live it.
When I'm not creating curriculum, you'll find me in organized chaos with my two young daughters, homeschooling my preschooler, crocheting, or playing D&D with my husband and friends (yes, really—it's where I learned that role-playing is one of the most powerful learning tools!). I'm a Christian who loves fantasy novels when I can find time to read, plays cello in our local community orchestra, and as a former teacher, still has nightmares about missing papers.
Teaching Background
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida with endorsements in Reading and ESOL, plus Gifted Education certification. Licensed to teach grades K-6, I bring over a decade of classroom experience to every simulation I create.
I taught for 10 years across multiple elementary grades, spending my final years at a gifted magnet school teaching all core subjects to exclusively gifted learners. Working with accelerated students required constant curriculum adaptation—sometimes compacting lessons, other times creating entirely new materials.
I became known for my game-based approach to learning, creating everything from a Risk-inspired geography game to tabletop RPG-style history units. These experiences showed me the power of interactive learning, especially for bright, curious minds.
I've advanced my expertise through the University of Connecticut's Confratute seminar and served in leadership roles including grade-level team lead and district committees. I maintain my teaching license through continuing education and currently homeschool my daughter.
My Why
The problem was everywhere I looked. As a gifted education teacher, I watched my students' eyes glaze over during social studies. Florida history was dry, disconnected from their world, and failed to capture the incredible stories that shaped our state. My curious, creative learners deserved better than worksheets and memorization.
So I started creating what didn't exist. I began developing interactive role-play simulations that transformed my students into Spanish explorers, Seminole leaders, railroad tycoons, and civil rights pioneers. Suddenly, the same kids who dreaded history were begging for more time to "live" in the past. They weren't just learning about Florida history—they were experiencing it.
The magic happened when students stopped being passive consumers and became active participants. In my simulations, they made decisions, solved problems, and saw history through multiple perspectives. Critical thinking replaced rote memorization. Collaboration replaced isolation. Excitement replaced boredom.
That's when I knew other teachers needed this too. Every educator deserves materials that don't just cover standards—they ignite curiosity. With MindSpark Education, I create the engaging, standards-aligned resources I wish I'd had in my own classroom. Because when students can step into history, they don't just learn about the past—they become excited about learning itself.