About
In her first year of teaching, Kyle asked her students a beautifully simple question-- What do you wish your teacher knew?
In her first year of teaching, Kyle asked her students a beautifully simple question-- What do you wish your teacher knew?
Some years later she shared the lesson on social media. Her students' candid responses inspired the #IWishMyTeacherKnew movement. Her students were able to share their stories on every major media outlet in the country which sparked a conversation about the realities American students face and how schools can be more supportive.
Her first book, I Wish My Teacher Knew: How One Question Can Change Everything for Our Kids focuses on realities that students face and how educators can respond to their students’ needs by building relationships. Her second book, I Wish For Change: Unleashing the Power of Kids to Make a Difference is a guide for educators, families, and mentors to help young people find a personal sense of power and use their passions to better their communities.
In addition to teaching and writing, Kyle is a dedicated advocate for students. Her keynote speeches and workshops have been presented both nationally and internationally, at both individual schools and national conferences, and for both teachers-in-training and members of congress.
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS & ENDORSEMENTS
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Master of Arts
University of Denver
Curriculum and Instruction (Urban Education)
Bachelor of Arts
Xavier University
Liberal Arts (Professional Communications, Peace Studies)
Colorado Teaching Licensure
Elementary Education (Kindergarten - 6th grade)
Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement
Special Education Generalist Endorsement
Denver Public Schools Teaching Endorsements
Doull Elementary
Reading Interventionist
2nd Grade Teacher
3rd Grade Teacher
Denver Teacher Residency
Teaching Resident
Superintendent’s Teacher Retention Taskforce
Presenting Committee Member
Social Studies Curricular Design Team
Curriculum Author
Chilean Ministry of Education and United Nations Development Fund
Inglés Abre Puertas
Teacher
City Year Washington, D.C.
Civic Engagement Coordinator
AmeriCorps Member
Fulbright-Hays Program
China
Seminars Abroad Scholar
Center for American Progress
TeachStrong Coalition
Ambassador
America Achieves
Colorado Education Voice Fellow