About Learning Curve 808

Vision:

Mission:

The goal of Learning Curve 808, LLC is to serve and support educators whose primary role is to guide students, staff and stakeholders successfully through PreK-12 learning environments at the local, state and national levels.

Mission:

To support school-level leadership teams with curriculum, instruction, assessment and systems-thinking structures, which empower their school communities.
To provide opportunities and resources which enhance professional learning for educators.

Lead Consultant for Learning Curve 808, LLC

Educational Consultant

Dr. Sandy Cameli, a passionate educator with over 35 years of experience, brings a wealth of knowledge to your educational needs. Her journey began in the classroom, where she fostered the development of students of all ages (K-8 and middle school) in various subjects With a Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Instructional Leadership, Dr. Cameli possesses a deep understanding of curriculum design, effective instruction, and impactful assessment practices.

Having served as an Educational Specialist and Coordinator for Teacher Leader Programs, she has actively shaped educational systems and empowered leaders across local, state, and national levels. Dr. Cameli's dedication extends beyond the classroom walls as she actively shares her expertise as an Adjunct Faculty member at Community College and University levels.

Publications

Sandy's published works, including articles in esteemed journals like "The Learning Professional" and "Middle School Journal," further illuminate her dedication to fostering lifelong learning opportunities for students and educators alike. Additionally, Dr. Cameli has numerous articles published through the National Middle School Association (NMSA), and the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) with a strong focus on best practices for middle level learning environments and experiences.

Books by Sandy Cameli include;

Cameli, S. (2024). Successful Middle School: Student Voice. Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE). Westerville, OH
Cameli, S. (2015). Watching Students GLO: Using General Learner Outcomes (GLOs) to build Character, Career & College Readiness Skills for Early Adolescents at the Middle Level. Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE). Westerville, OH.
Cameli, S. (2015). A Happy a Day Keeps the Grouchies Away. Eifrig Publishing. Lemont, PA.

Presentations

Association for Middle Level Education (1997, 1998, 2015, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Hawaii Association of Middle Schools (HAMS, Annually 2000 – 2020), Honolulu, HI.
Learning Forward (2018, 2021), Dallas, TX & LF Virtual conference 2021.
Most Likely to Succeed - Hawaii Podcast Interview (Nov. 2019), Honolulu, HI
New Teacher Center (NTC, Feb. 2015, 2014), San Francisco, CA.
Schools of the Future (Nov. 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021-Virtual), Honolulu, HI.

Accolades & Awards

Dr. Cameli's dedication to education has been consistently recognized. Her achievements include:

2018 "Rewards and Recognition Program" Award from the Hawaii Department of Education for expanding opportunities for teacher leaders.
"Team Excellence Award of Merit" in 2014 for her work supporting beginning teachers and mentors.
"Hawai'i District Teacher of the Year" in 2011 for Hawai'i District while teaching at Konawaena Middle School in Kealakekua, Hawai'i.