Heather Messer

Join Susie Bell, Heather Messer, and Beth Blankenship as they dive into the world of competency-based learning. Susie leads programming at MTC, while Heather champions personalized instruction in Wisconsin, and Beth coordinates innovative learner records in Virginia. They discuss how this approach redefines grading, focuses on student engagement, and promotes critical thinking. The conversation highlights real classroom examples, the importance of rubrics, and how to support independent growth—transforming traditional educational models.