Over the past 17 years, I've been an educator at the university, high school, and middle school levels, teaching history and various independent courses. In my career, I've learned to integrate game related thinking into my curriculum, using roleplaying, miniatures, and historical simulations to help my students better understand the past. In founding HMGS Next Gen, I hope to share my knowledge and understanding of games as an effective educational tool. Game clubs and game based professional development have the potential to be sources of camaraderie, teamwork, and engagement that can benefit any type of institution. I'm excited to meet and work with you!