It’s storytelling that reminds us of who we are and why our work really matters.

I specialize in designing customized professional learning experiences for K-16 educators, focusing on multiliteracy instruction, curriculum and assessment design, and standards-based grading. With over two decades of experience across 100+ international systems, I bring a collaborative, research-based approach to every partnership. Your story matters. Let's talk about transforming teaching and learning in that context.

Hi there. I'm Angela Stockman.

I became a teacher because I had good teachers, and children are some of the best.

I began my career in the classroom and spent some time as a regional literacy specialist before becoming an independent professional learning facilitator in 2008. Over the last two decades, I’ve lead complex system-wide curriculum and assessment design initiatives, the shift to standards based grading and reporting, sustained lesson studies, and the practice of pedagogical documentation in schools and universities within and beyond the United States. As a dedicated action researcher whose interests lie at the intersection of purposeful play, collaborative inquiry, multimodal expression, and culturally sustaining practices, each of my books is a chapter in a great learning story that continues to compel me.

Thanks for visiting. I’m glad that you’re here, and I hope that you’ll come find me on Bluesky, LinkedIn, or Instagram.

I'd love to hear your story.

A headshot of Angela Stockman.

Partnerships

The image shows the logo for the Bureau of Education & Research, featuring the acronym "BER" and a lamp icon above the full organization name.
Logos for The California State University on the left and ERWC Integrating Reading, Writing, & Rhetoric on the right, both on a white background.
SMWP: San Marcos Writing Project Logo
A person holding stars above their head. Logo for Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium.
Books on a shelf. Logo for ELAN English Language Arts Network Ontario.
Logo of the New York State Education Department featuring the text "NYSED.gov" over a blue silhouette of New York State.
Multi-color books with text "Niagara Frontier Reading Council" logo.
Logo for Ontario Library Association.
A group of symbolic people holding hands with wings. Logo for Special Olympics.
Logo for United States Department of Education. A sprouting tree in a government seal.
Logo for reDesign Education Design Lab with symbol "R".

K-12 Schools, Colleges, Consortia, and Universities

New York State Master Teacher Program, SUNY Binghamton

St. Bonaventure University, New York, USA

Schenectady City School District, New York, USA

Shenendehowa Central School District, New York, USA

Brentwood Union Free School District, New York, USA

Maryvale Central School District, New York, USA

Lyndonville Central Schools, New York, USA

Lancaster Central School District, New York, USA

Lake Shore Central School District, New York, USA

King Center Charter School, New York, USA

Halton District School Board, Ontario, Canada

Griffith Woods School, Calgary, AB

Exupery International School, Latvia

Erie 2 BOCES, New York, USA

Ellison Elementary School, Kelowna, BC

Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium, Canada

Grand Island Central School District, New York, USA

Frontier Central School District, New York, USA

Fredonia Central School District, New York, USA

Enterprise Charter School, New York, USA

City of Dunkirk Schools, New York, USA

D’Youville University School of Pharmacy, New York, USA

Drew Charter School, Georgia, USA

Depew Union Free School District, New York, USA

Cleveland Hill Central School District, New York, USA

Clarence Central School District, New York, USA

City of Lockport Schools, New York, USA

Cheektowaga Central School District, New York, USA

Chappaqua Central School District, New York, USA

Central Okanagan Public Schools (SD No.23), Kelowna, BC

Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central Schools, New York USA

Canandaigua Central School District, New York, USA

Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES, New York, USA

Brighton Central School District, New York, USA

Amherst Central School District, New York, USA

Allendale Columbia School, New York, USA

Alden Central School District, New York USA

Alberta School Learning Commons Council, Canada

Akron Central School District, New York, USA

David Mastronardi and the Gamestorming Group

Cal State ERWC EIR Grant-Funded Curriculum Design Project

The Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project

Testimonials

Angela was so insightful. She was an excellent source of information and a great facilitator. This is one of the best online seminars I have been involved in by far! I am so glad that I took a day off for this!

Melody, High School Teacher, Missouri

There are so many things I appreciated about this hybrid course, but to cut it down to a few: The format: I loved that I could watch the video, but that the slideshow was provided to allow us to use links for articles and videos. The debriefs: The conversations were amazing and inspiring. Hyperdocs: Seeing the work and thoughts of others–even those that were not in the debriefs that I attended. Flex: That you offered 4 different times to debrief! You not only discussed good practices for distance learning, but you modeled it with your course as well.

Kathy, Elementary Teacher, New York

"We go down too many rabbit holes when discussing assessment, tests, data, and evidence.  Angela Stockman provides a powerful perspective focusing on interpreting the myriad of information that teachers, leaders and students encounter in every lesson..."

Professor John Hattie, University of Melbourne, Australia

A global authority on education effectiveness, his extensive research is the world’s largest evidence base on what works best in schools to improve learning.

Dr. John Hattie, University of Melbourne, Australia

I worked along side Angela as we provided services to many school districts in the Western New York area. Her attention to detail, gifted presentation and training skills were evident in all her work. She did extremely difficult work in breaking down the complex sea of ELA NYS Standards and translated them into usable and identifiable literacy skills for teachers to the benefit of their students. Her insight and experience would be invaluable to any organization she works with.

Dr. Jeanne Myers

Manager of Instructional Technology, University of Buffalo

Dr. Jeanne Myers, Manager of Instructional Technology, University of Buffalo

Angela remains honest, polite, and professional with the toughest crowds of all. She inspires teachers to question their current practices and to think hard about who they are, what they do, and why they do it. She isn’t afraid to prompt the difficult conversations that we need to be having. It is always a pleasure to be able to sit in on her sessions. She makes wonderful connections between current research, a wide variety of best practices, and what evidence shows our kids need more support with.

Ann Lupo, Director of Learning

Cheektowaga School District

Ann Lupo, Director of Learning, Cheektowaga School District

Angela was absolutely fantastic! She tailored the content to focus on the needs and interests of the participants. Angela was extremely knowledgeable and provided lots of great information, including additional guidance as needed. We had a great mix of time to discuss with others, explore tools independently, and respond in the chat.

Jessica

English Teacher, Illinois

Jessica, English Teacher, Illinois

I've had the pleasure of working with Angela on several projects and have seen, firsthand, how talented she is at supporting adult learners and their students. When designing professional development programs, Angela takes multiple variables under consideration and actively works to meet participants where they are. This is tightly linked to her outstanding skills as a listener and her willingness to learn from others.

Jennifer Borgioli Binis, President, Schoolmarm Advisors

This was a GREAT seminar! Angela Stockman was a fantastic presenter. She was easy to understand, responsive to our questions, and did an excellent job relating the material she was sharing with us in a practical way.

Michael, General Education Teacher, New York City

OUTSTANDING!!

This was the single best day of professional learning that I've had with the Bureau of Education and Research! 

Matthew

English Teacher, Utah

Matthew, English Teacher, Utah

Angela is one of the most generous and inspiring educational leaders that I have had the privilege of working with. Angela motivates educators by teaching them how to make writing and literacy learning accessible for all learners. She has a deep and thorough understanding of literacy and how students learn. Angela is more than willing to go above and beyond with teams that she supports through electronic sharing on social media platforms and beyond.

Amanda Williams-Yeagers

Faculty, Wilfrid Laurier and Brock Universities

Amanda Williams-Yeagers, Faculty, Wilfrid Laurier and Brock Universities

K-12 Schools, Colleges, Consortia, and Universities

New York State Master Teacher Program, SUNY Binghamton

St. Bonaventure University, New York, USA

Schenectady City School District, New York, USA

Shenendehowa Central School District, New York, USA

Brentwood Union Free School District, New York, USA

Maryvale Central School District, New York, USA

Lyndonville Central Schools, New York, USA

Lancaster Central School District, New York, USA

Lake Shore Central School District, New York, USA

King Center Charter School, New York, USA

Halton District School Board, Ontario, Canada

Griffith Woods School, Calgary, AB

Exupery International School, Latvia

Erie 2 BOCES, New York, USA

Ellison Elementary School, Kelowna, BC

Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium, Canada

Grand Island Central School District, New York, USA

Frontier Central School District, New York, USA

Fredonia Central School District, New York, USA

Enterprise Charter School, New York, USA

City of Dunkirk Schools, New York, USA

D’Youville University School of Pharmacy, New York, USA

Drew Charter School, Georgia, USA

Depew Union Free School District, New York, USA

Cleveland Hill Central School District, New York, USA

Clarence Central School District, New York, USA

City of Lockport Schools, New York, USA

Cheektowaga Central School District, New York, USA

Chappaqua Central School District, New York, USA

Central Okanagan Public Schools (SD No.23), Kelowna, BC

Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central Schools, New York USA

Canandaigua Central School District, New York, USA

Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES, New York, USA

Brighton Central School District, New York, USA

Amherst Central School District, New York, USA

Allendale Columbia School, New York, USA

Alden Central School District, New York USA

Alberta School Learning Commons Council, Canada

Akron Central School District, New York, USA

David Mastronardi and the Gamestorming Group

Cal State ERWC EIR Grant-Funded Curriculum Design Project

The Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project

Books

Blue fractals surround the cover text.
Multicolor ribbons exiting a pencil sharpener by book title.
Multicolor fractals with the book cover text.
Modern colorful/chaotic art with the book title.
The book cover with a red marker filling in an illustrated heart on a hand up against another hand.
The title of the book with a pencil forming a rocket ship; Hack Learning Series.

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