As lifelong educators, we know that our lived experiences shape us – and our schools – in important ways. And as writers, we know the power of the written word to bring people together around common educational experiences and goals. Well-Schooled, the site for educator storytelling, has a simple mission: to share first-person narratives about teaching, learning, and leading throughout the school year.
JESSICA FLAXMAN, ED.d.
Jessica is Associate Head of School at The Pingry School and an Adjunct Professor at the Klingenstein Center. A former English teacher and active writer, Jessica promotes independent education, leadership, and literacy through her writing for Klingbrief, NAIS, bookclique, and other outlets.
ANN V. KLOTZ
Ann has spent more than 40 years as a teacher and school leader, serving as Head of Laurel School in Shaker Heights, OH from 2004-2025. Passionate about storytelling, in her recent “rewirement,” she is a writer, mentor, coach and problem solver. Her writing has appeared in NAIS’ Independent School magazine, the Independent Ideas blog, Education Week, and the Brevity Blog. For more of her writing, visit www.annvklotz.com.
ARI PINKUS
Ari is a storyteller, editor, and organizer. She is a research scientist at the American Communities Project based at Michigan State University. Previously, she was digital editor/producer at the National Association of Independent Schools. She has held writing and editing roles at ABC News, The Christian Science Monitor, and Campaigns & Elections magazine. She has an MPA from New York University and a BA from Penn State.