Janelle comes to inquirED after 12 years of working in schools as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and school administrator. Earning her M.Ed. in Education Policy and Management at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Janelle studied school reform and project-based learning approaches. This experience, and an equity lens, shaped Janelle’s work in schools: building students’ leadership, communication, critical reading, and collaboration skills. Janelle joined inquirED’s team in July 2021.

Before joining inquirED in the spring of 2021, Tyler worked in web development for two years. He is passionate about bringing accessible and intuitive experiences to the screen. Using his education from Flatiron School and CSU Global, Tyler works to contribute to the advancement of the inquirED platform. He is dedicated to inquirED’s mission and believes in the power of inquiry-based learning.

Anne joined inquirED in the fall of 2019 with 30 years of experience in education as a teacher, principal, staff developer, and consultant in teacher preparation. Her belief in the impact of inquiry-based learning comes from her years in the classroom and her leadership of an International Baccalaureate World School. Anne holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion from Carleton College and a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University of Chicago as well as a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from DePaul University.

Prior to joining inquirED in September 2024, Gianna spent 11 years as an ELA teacher using inquiry-based practices in her own classroom. She is extremely passionate about supporting teachers and students in cultivating a love of hands-on, rigorous, and engaging curriculum. She spent one year as an Account Executive for Albert.io, believing a consultative sales approach is essential for supporting schools and districts with new curriculum tools. She holds a BA in Secondary Education and English Literature from Arizona State University.

Denise has more than 20 years of experience in public and charter schools, where she developed a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing schools today. She is passionate about empowering educators to create inclusive and equitable learning environments while fostering a culture of collaboration and inquiry. Denise transitioned into the EdTech environment to leverage her belief that data analysis, paired with effective strategies and impactful technology solutions, can transform the educational landscape. Denise joined inquirED in June of 2024.

Bryan brings 15+ years of editing and publishing experience to inquirED, having worked on magazines, textbooks, and a number of other types of print and digital materials. He values helping others through his work and looks forward to using his attention to detail and other editing skills to help teachers and students in their journeys. Bryan joined inquirED in January 2022.

After earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Erin discovered a passion for creating fun, engaging artwork for children. Collaborating with educators across the country, she has worked for over eight years designing hundreds of educational products aimed toward grades Pre-K–8. Her work is imbued with joy and purpose knowing the positive impact it has on the next generation. She joined the inquirED team in the spring of 2021.

A proud Detroiter, Rukiya noticed the lack of equity in classroom materials during her high school years. This sparked a passion in education that she explored through her studies at Princeton and ultimately continued to pursue in her professional life. A builder and process lover, Rukiya spent eight years building the operations function at a literacy organization. She enjoys ensuring processes are accessible and reflective of organization values, particularly DEI. Rukiya joined inquirED in summer 2024.

With a B.A. in Fine Art and an M.A. in Special Education, Jeremiah has long worked at the intersection of art and education. As a creative professional, he has worked in design, photography, and creative media production. As an educator, he has taught special education, technology, and life skills. In February 2022, Jeremiah joined the inquirED team, bringing all of his experiences together to impact students and support teachers. Jeremiah lives in Minneapolis, MN.