About Shana & Hello, Teacher Lady
About Shana
Hi, I'm Shana—an educator and digital creator who believes in the power of language, creativity, and student voice.
My background is rooted in the classroom, where I taught middle school ELA and journalism for nearly a decade before moving into K–12 technology integration. Now, I work closely with local school districts, supporting educators through learning, coaching, and collaboration around digital tools.
Whether I'm collaborating with educators in my day-to-day role or creating resources through Hello, Teacher Lady, my focus is helping people integrate technology in practical, sustainable ways. I'm especially passionate about blending aesthetics with functionality to create learning experiences that feel engaging, intuitive, and accessible.
When I'm not tinkering with something on my phone or computer, I'm usually listening to a podcast or audiobook, chasing around my two young kids, or daydreaming about my next creative project.
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About Hello, Teacher Lady
How It Began
Hello, Teacher Lady began in 2016 as a blog and Instagram where I shared classroom experiences and resources with other educators. At the time, it was simply a way to give myself permission to write and design again—things I'd always loved, but hadn't done just for myself in a long time.
Where the Name Came From
The name comes from my very first year of teaching. Every morning, without fail, one particular student would walk into my classroom with the same greeting: "Hello, Teacher Lady!"
Not a simple hello. Not good morning. Not my actual name. Just… Teacher Lady.
If I'm being honest, it felt a bit annoying and irreverent at first. But it was consistent, and consistency has a way of growing on you. Over time, it became a small point of connection that lived somewhere between sarcasm and familiarity. Eventually, it became part of our classroom dynamic and took on a life of its own.
When I needed a name for the space where I was sharing ideas and learning alongside other educators, I kept coming back to that phrase. It felt honest and classroom-rooted: messy, human, and memorable in the way teaching often is.
What It's Become
What began as a personal learning journal and creative outlet has since grown into a multi-platform hub for resources, tools, and professional learning centered on technology, instruction, and design.
At its core, Hello, Teacher Lady is about designing with intention—creating systems, resources, and ideas grounded in real classroom experience and built to support educators at scale.
Thank you for being here and learning alongside me.
Highlights
Featured On
- Brave New Teaching Podcast "Tackling the Threat of AI in the Classroom" (2023)
- Teaching Middle School ELA "4 Easy Tips for Meaningful Digital Feedback" (2020)
- A Class of Their Own "Hello Teacher Lady's Tech Tips, Part 1" (2019)
- A Class of Their Own "Hello Teacher Lady's Tech Tips, Part 2" (2019)
Quoted In
- Forbes "ChatGPT In Schools: Here's Where It's Banned" (2023)
- K12 Dive "5 Tips for Navigating ChatGPT in the Classroom" (2023)
- U.S. News & World Report "ChatGPT in Classrooms: What to Know" (2023)
- The Oakland Press "Artificial Intelligence Will Change the Future of Education" (2023)
- School Library Journal "Virtual Libraries and Bitmoji Classrooms Bring a New Kind of Book Browsing" (2020)
Conferences & Presentations
Detroit & Grand Rapids, MI
Featured Speaker • Linden & Clarkston, MI
Virtual Conference
Gloucester, MA
Grand Rapids, MI
Web Publications
- WeAreTeachers "26 Must-Watch TED Talks to Spark Student Discussions" (2019)
- WeAreTeachers "The BIG List of Best Free Apps for Middle & High School" (2017)
- WeAreTeachers "10 Google Chrome Extensions Every Student Needs" (2017)