Marie Smith is a Strategic Professional Learning Manager at Newsela and is based out of Seattle, WA. As a member of the Professional Learning team, she is responsible for supporting, designing, and delivering professional learning to accounts in the Western region. Marie is committed to providing teachers with strategies to engage their students in differentiated and personalized learning experiences. Prior to joining the Newsela team, Marie spent 17 years in education as an elementary educator, an Educational Technology Coach, and Professional Development Coach.