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

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

There was so much information today that I can take back to my classroom and use. There were also a lot of new ideas around the ethical use of AI that allowed me to think about and considered my own thoughts about AI usage. Angela was kind and helpful the whole day. The chances to go into breakout rooms and discuss also helped to break the day up and give me time to process all the information that was presented. I am leaving today with a plethora of ideas and information.

Maddison, ELA Teacher, Minnesota

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 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

Thank you again for truly worthwhile professional learning experience. This will not only help me as a teacher, it will positively impact my classroom practice and student learning. The quality and volume of resources you've shared is just breathtaking. Thank you for remaining connected to us through your newsletter and online, too.

Shelly

ELA Teacher, Ohio

Shelly, ELA Teacher, Ohio

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

Mrs. Stockman has worked with our K-12 common branch and ELA teachers for over 10 years. Her direct professional development work with these teachers has undoubtedly contributed to Starpoint CSD’s dramatic increase in student achievement as evidenced by the district climbing from a Business First rank of 26th to 6th. Her knowledge of our standards, curriculum design, and effective teaching methods is unmatched. In addition, she has a keen ability to connect with K-12 teachers and motivate them to improve their practice.

Dr. Sean Croft, Superintendent, Starpoint Central School

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

Angela is one of the strongest, most compassionate and skilled facilitators I have worked with in my 16 years as Director and Coordinator of Professional Development. She is flexible and learner centered in all of her work. Relationships and trust are paramount in her work. She works closely with our administrative team and is responsive to all of their needs. It has been my pleasure to work with Angela and will continue to utilize her for her professionalism and skills whenever possible.

Dr. Katie McFarland

Director of Staff Development, Canandaigua Central School District

Dr. Katie McFarland, Director of Staff Development, Canandaigua Central School District

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

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Multicolor ribbons exiting a pencil sharpener by book title.
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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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