Hi, I’m Carla D. Vaisman, M.Ed.
And this is the part of the site where I talk about myself.
Education has always been in my blood, even when I tried to resist it. My great-grandmother was a teacher, my grandmother was a teacher, my mother is a teacher and I - you guessed it - wanted to be a writer! But life has a funny way of making plans without asking. The first time I stepped into a classroom as an adult, I realized that teaching wasn’t just a profession, it was a craft, one that required creativity, adaptability, and an understanding of how students learn best. That passion quickly expanded beyond teaching itself and into the art and science of curriculum development.
I found myself drawn to creating meaningful learning experiences—not just delivering content, but shaping the way students engage with it. I wanted to design lessons that weren’t just informative, but effective, engaging, and accessible for all learners. Before I knew it, I was knee-deep in curriculum design, crafting materials that helped teachers bring concepts to life. A principal once asked, “Why don’t you become a curriculum developer?” That question set me on my path, leading me to earn a Master’s in Curriculum Development and Instruction with a concentration in Educational Leadership.
In my time as an educator I have taught children and adults, helped people of all ages become published authors, learn a new language, and figure out the scariest of subjects: math! But one of my proudest moments came a few years ago during what was, admittedly, one of the most challenging teaching years of my life. A student, A, was struggling with dyslexia, but her parents weren’t ready to acknowledge it. While her peers were reading full paragraphs, A was still working through three-letter words. We spent endless hours together, reinforcing concepts in ways that made sense to her, and by the end of the year, she was reading fluently and confidently. It was a reminder that good curriculum isn’t just about content—it’s about meeting students where they are and giving them the tools to succeed. Since then I have moved on from teaching to become an education facilitator for teachers, administrators, parents, and most importantly, students.
Now, as a curriculum developer and consultant, my passion lies in designing educational experiences that empower both students and educators. Whether I’m building an entire academic program or refining a single lesson plan, my goal is the same: to create meaningful, effective, and inclusive learning opportunities. I love what I do, and I’m always learning, evolving, and striving to ensure that every curriculum I design has a real impact in the classroom.