Educator Advisory Board

The Educator Advisory Board provides ongoing insight and strategic counsel to NaliniKIDS based on their individual experiences in schools and classrooms.

We value the opportunity to gain a diversity of perspectives about what's working, current challenges, and opportunities in schools. The insights we gather from this group inform how we continue to evolve our program offerings.

Jerilyn Cole Burke

Educator and Early Childhood Advisor, Bucks County, PA

Jerilyn Cole Burke is an early childhood educator, writer, and advisor with more than two decades of experience working with children, families, and educators. Having lived and worked internationally, Jerilyn brings a broad perspective on learning and deep respect for the role of language and communication in human development and connection. She regularly advises educational organizations, facilitates teacher-trainings, webinars, and workshops, and writes for professional and family audiences. Jerilyn is completing a Masters of Education in Mental Health Counseling, adding a nuanced understanding of emotional development and the relational foundations of learning to her work.

Eric Friedman

Education Consultant, Washington, DC

Eric is an education innovator in Washington, DC. He previously led the Digital Learning and Education Operations & Outreach teams at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, overseeing the production of arts-based lesson plans, multimedia content, and activities for educators. Eric designed and launched the center’s first online PD courses and first augmented reality app featuring Mo Willems’ infamous Pigeon, ultimately managing operations and outreach for the entire Education division. Eric's career includes an emphasis on working with neuro-diverse populations and spans 30 years working within a wide variety of classroom and administrative settings in education, technology, and the arts.

JoDee Scissors

Founder & CEO, PaperPlanes ED, Washington, DC

JoDee Scissors is an education print and media producer advancing high-quality, arts-based learning in K–12 classrooms. After a successful career in the classroom, JoDee shifted to producing content for organizations such as the Kennedy Center, S’Cool Sounds, and the Preservation Hall Foundation. She collaborates with globally recognized artists, Grammy-winning and nominated musicians, as well as educators to bring authentic creative practices to life through story, art, and human connection. JoDee holds a Masters of Education in Instructional Technology and frequently volunteers in schools, producing musicals, leading community arts projects, and teaching photography to stay deeply connected to the heart of education.