I’m a piratical pedagogue with over 25 years in higher education, K–12, corporate, community, and nonprofit learning spaces. I chart better learning experiences for those tired of “normal.” As a learning architect, technologist, and founder of the Dark Classroom, my work has reached five continents. I help educators craft powerful, purpose-driven first impressions that ditch the fluff and actually reflect the world their learners are stepping into. I believe learning should be real, relevant, and designed with care, not pulled from a tired deck of icebreakers.