Denise uses her experiences of a daughter, mom, wife of a veteran and educator to craft stories that are compelling, educational and sometimes provocative.

She is an experienced memoirist and essayist expanding her work to books and novels. Her newest work with Florence will inspire you to see the fun in each and every day while breaking your heart open.

Read her work online and hold on for the book launch!

Denise is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Arizona State University where she teaches undergraduate students who hope to one day be teachers themselves.

She is focused on building a solid foundation of information, relationship and skills that can serve her teachers as they embrace the next generation of learners.

Denise's research is focused on whole person learning and how our need for connection drives all our abilities.

Are you struggling to connect? Are your relationships in flux? Managing aging parents and your own children?

Are you working on a writing project and can't quite seem to move the needle? Redefining how you want to show up each day? Starved for real connection?

Coaching is for you! Using the HEARD method, we will surface your hopes, explore and take action, reflect on progress and then dream big! Now is the time to build a life you love to live.

Bringing people together to celebrate their stories and where they are in life today. Whether you want to nurture your own community or are looking to expand, we have tools and opportunities to support your need for connection.

OASIS retreats, online courses and resources to help you feel more connected.

The Mother Heard is Denise's vision for ensuring moms' voices are not lost as we raise our families.

Curriculum development, articles, social media; fiction, non-fiction. Memories, anecdotes, and life lessons. Writing is a way to share experiences and build worlds. ​

Specializing in K-12 education, connection and personal development, Denise will help you craft your ideas to leave a legacy or inform your current audience.

Denise offers techniques to get you starting, editing, or full creation.

Are you looking for an engaging conference speaker that connects with the audience and encourages connection?

Denise uses her experience as a teacher to bring keynotes and breakout sessions to life through interaction, engagement and clear takeaways, sharing research & ideas that build community.

​Comfortable in person, on line, in large or small gatherings, and happily incorporates your messaging.