Who is Joel Smith?
Joel Smith is a Tennessee educator and the founder & CEO of TeachCraft. After more than a decade of leading project-based classrooms, he has shown that rigorous, real-world learning is not a lofty ideal; it is attainable and repeatable when teachers have the right support. TeachCraft streamlines standards, local data, and research-driven PBL design, allowing educators to invest their energy where it matters most: igniting curiosity and mastery. Joel’s mission is to rekindle teachers’ passion for their craft, sparking a cascading wave of inspired classrooms and deeper student learning in every community TeachCraft serves.
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What is TeachCraft?
TeachCraft uses the latest technologies to elevate the craft of teaching. Our platform partners with educators to design learning experiences that are locally relevant, standards-aligned, and deeply engaging. Built in close collaboration with teachers, TeachCraft honors the human artistry of education while breaking down the barriers to high-quality project-based instruction. We believe that when educators have the right tools and support, they can spark transformative change by igniting student curiosity, strengthening communities, and renewing their passion for the profession.
