Hi, I’m Marie.
(Ree, if you’re family.)
I believe in the power of saying yes—to learning, to growth, to unconventional paths. That “yes” has taken me across the world, through classroom teaching, into tech and corporate life, and most recently, into the world of executive communications and project management.
At my core, I’m a writer, educator, and adventurer. I started my career teaching 5th grade and quickly fell in love with helping others learn. A few unexpected classroom moments led me to pitch a brand-new role to my director—something that didn’t exist yet. She said yes, too. That leap launched me into new territory, where I built new systems, championed ed-tech access, collaborated across all kinds of stakeholders, and earned my PMP along the way.
Since then, I’ve continued to chart new paths. I’ve introduced projectization to teams that had never heard the word. I’ve merged my love of language with my knack for structure—writing high-stakes messaging by day, outlining meal plans and reading lists by night.
Today, my life is full in the best way. I’m a mom to an amazing little boy. I read at least one book a week (the moodier and more beautifully written, the better). I track my runs and routines religiously on my Apple Watch. I love a Cherry Coke Zero (never Diet Coke). And while I couldn’t tell you any of the latest Top 40 hits, I can talk music—rock, metal, prog, specifically—for days.
Faith and family ground me. Simplicity inspires me. I’m a big believer in quiet consistency and bold leaps. Both have brought me exactly where I’m supposed to be.