Services
I work with educators, schools, districts, and organizations to strengthen elementary social studies. My work draws on twelve years of teaching kindergarten through sixth grade, my experience preparing elementary teachers at the University of Missouri, and the doctoral research that produced the P.O.W.E.R. Framework.
What I offer
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Research-informed workshops and learning experiences that help educators strengthen elementary social studies instruction, historical understanding, responsible representation, and curriculum development.
Tailored to your grade levels, goals, and schedule
Practical planning time, not just theory
Approaches for teaching difficult histories with care
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Thoughtful evaluation of curriculum materials for historical accuracy, representation, intellectual depth, coherence, developmental appropriateness, and instructional quality.
Attention to whose perspectives are included—and how
Alignment between goals, sources, and assessments
Clear, prioritized recommendations
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Collaboration with schools, districts, publishers, and educational organizations to develop or refine social studies units, curricular frameworks, scope-and-sequence plans, and instructional resources.
Unit and lesson design grounded in the P.O.W.E.R. Framework
Scope-and-sequence planning across grades
Collaborative work with your teachers and leaders
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Presentations for conferences, universities, professional organizations, and educator gatherings on elementary social studies, historical understanding, curriculum design, the P.O.W.E.R. Framework, and related educational topics.
Keynotes and conference sessions
University and graduate-course presentations
Followed by discussion and Q&A
Background
I bring a classroom teacher’s practicality and a researcher’s rigor. As part of my doctoral research, I facilitated a district-wide overhaul of K–5 social studies curriculum, and I now lead the development of OPALIS Curriculum House’s comprehensive K–5 curriculum.
Ed.D., Learning, Teaching & Curriculum, University of Missouri (2025), social studies education emphasis
Twelve years teaching kindergarten through sixth grade in St. Louis, Chicago, and Guadalajara, Mexico
Lead Elementary Social Studies Methods instructor, University of Missouri; 2022 campus winner, Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools Excellence in Teaching Award
Vice Chair and Chair, CUFA Graduate Forum, National Council for the Social Studies (2018–2020)
Developer of the P.O.W.E.R. Framework and founder of OPALIS Curriculum House
How it works
Step 1
Tell me about your school, district, or organization and what you hope to accomplish.
Step 2
We’ll schedule a conversation to understand your goals, context, and timeline.
Step 3
You’ll receive a proposal tailored to your needs, with a clear scope and next steps.
Get in touch
Email me at genevievecaffrey@gmail.com with a little about your school, district, or organization and what you have in mind. I’ll follow up to find a time to talk.