Aaron Blackwelder

With over 25 years in public education, Aaron Blackwelder has taught middle and high school English, served as a Digital Learning Coach, and coached both boys’ and girls’ high school golf. He co-founded Teachers Going Gradeless, hosts the podcast Beyond the Curriculum, and contributes to Spectrum Life Magazine.

Aaron was a Washington State English Teachers Fellow, a 2019 Washington State Teacher of the Year nominee, and a five-time golf coach of the year.

As a Digital Learning Coach, Aaron encourages teachers to incorporate technology to promote 21st-century learning. He has also led professional development on the transformative power of AI in the classroom. In his teaching, he empowers students to leverage digital tools through student-centered, project-based learning.

Aaron is a husband and father of two boys on the autism spectrum, who inspire him to meet the needs of all students.