Areas of Expertise:

• Brain-Based Learning – Helping educators connect the why (“Your student’s brain works better this way”) with the what and how (research-based strategies for engagement and retention). 
• Mathematics Education – Equipping math teachers with science-backed strategies to boost student proficiency and confidence.
• Supporting Diverse Learners – Empowering educators with techniques to quickly and effectively adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students.

Teaching Background & Impact:

A former K-12 math teacher, McConchie has spent decades training school leaders, instructional coaches, and educators. Whether leading professional development, speaking at conferences, or providing high-level classroom coaching, her approach leaves educators equipped and inspired to improve student learning.

McConchie also brings an international perspective to education, having spent over three years in Denmark studying and working within the Scandinavian school system. She played a pivotal role in founding a school based on innovative pedagogical principles that continue to attract visits from dignitaries and education leaders.

McConchie is the co-author of the bestselling book Brain-Based Learning and is currently authoring Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach. Through her writing, she translates the latest research into actionable strategies, helping educators foster better engagement and enhance learning outcomes.

McConchie’s professional development sessions are highly engaging, interactive, and evidence-based, designed to meet the specific needs of each audience. She doesn’t just teach best practices—she models them, ensuring educators experience firsthand what effective, brain-based teaching looks and feels like.