I’m thrilled to announce that my debut book, The Pursuit of What’s Possible: Inside the Journey of Launching an Entrepreneurial Public School—The Guide I Wish I Had, is now available and officially an Amazon bestseller!
This behind-the-scenes look at launching Colorado’s first public entrepreneurial magnet school is written for educators, leaders, changemakers, and anyone who believes there’s a better way to empower people through curiosity, courage, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Click below to order your copy today — or head to the Contact page if you’d like to connect about speaking, consulting, or bringing this work to your school or organization.
Throughout The Pursuit of What's Possible, there are a number of resources and organizations mentioned that helped the school come to life, all contributing to its eventual success. These are listed in the "Toolbox Takeaways" section at the end of the book and are linked here directly for your reference.
Toolbox Takeaways from The Pursuit of What's Possible:
1. 24-25 Look-Fors & Evidence of Entrepreneurial Skill Sets
2. The Ultimate Checklist for Opening a School
3. The Ultimate Checklist for Opening a School (Chronological Order)
4. School Development Year Budget Sheet
6. Profile of Adults/Attributes Needed in Staff
7. Kay-Twelve
10. Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve their Dreams book by Margot Machol Bisnow
11. 7 Mindsets
12. MindSpark
Be sure to subscribe to my Substack, Field Notes from An Entrepreneurial Educator, as well so you can get a peek behind-the-scenes of my book journey, as well as insights on entrepreneurial education!

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The Pursuit of What’s Possible, was released on May 18th, 2026 and is officially an Amazon Bestseller! This behind-the-scenes look at building Colorado’s first public K-8 entrepreneurial school shares the real stories, lessons, and challenges of creating something different inside public education. Click below to grab your copy today.