Editing and Consulting that Elevate Ideas

Hi, I’m Jacquie Gardy — an editor and learning consultant who helps authors, educators, and organizations turn complex ideas into clear, compelling stories. I specialize in non‑fiction editing (business, education, and self‑help texts) paired with thought partnership that helps clients refine their message and connect with their audience.

I started my journey in Maryland classrooms and grew into global roles—from teaching in Serbia to leading virtual learning efforts at the U.S. Department of State. Today, I consult with organizations and individuals that want to reimagine professional learning, build inclusive digital programs, and navigate the intersection of future skills, equity, and EdTech.

I’m a certified ISTE Educator and Community Leader, sit on the SXSW EDU Advisory Board, and serve as a board member with K12Leaders. I was honored with the 2024 Innovative Leader Award by Tech & Learning and selected as part of the 2025 LeveragED Collective—both affirmations of my passion for shaping what’s next in education.

I’ve had many experiences living and working in multiple countries as part of my career at the Department of State and through personal travel, including Ireland, Serbia, Estonia, Indonesia, Korea, China, South Africa, Russia, and Central America. In addition, I’ve taught in many settings, including urban public schools, community college and adult education, and foreign universities. I’ve spoken locally in the Washington, DC area, as well as across the country and world on topics in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, comic books for teaching and learning, Computer Assisted Language Learning, and Public Diplomacy, at SXSW EDU, ISTE, Comic‑Con International, TESOL, MassCUE, and NCTE. I’ve also conducted trainings to foreign service officers worldwide on Public Diplomacy and English language education.

At the heart of my practice is a belief in collaboration and equity: meeting people where they are, amplifying their voice, and helping their work shine.