Hi I’m Graham.

I live and work at the intersection of research and practice for learning and formation. What’s formation? It is the process of becoming wise or foolish, virtuous or vicious, learned or ignorant, attentive or distracted, extraordinary or mediocre – by practice. I practice formative design – crafting, prototyping, and refining formative experiences – at home and in schools, businesses, non-profits, and churches.

I began exploring this passion in the classroom as a New York City Teaching Fellow and then at home as a full-time father. I co-founded the first web app to enable parents to interact with their child’s developmental milestones. That work pushed me to write a book on the formative work of early childhood parenting, and sparked opportunities to contribute to magazines and to speak domestically and internationally.

I worked at a research institute that explores how culture is changing, and the consequences for individuals and society. I’ve had a deep dive into how cultures form character – and what schools, families, and social institutions can do. I’m exploring how to create formative learning experiences regarding learning itself through Learning is Learned.

I’ve been formed by practice as a teacher, writer, runner, pole vaulter, and unicyclist. I’m learning to rock climb, and built a bouldering wall for our family. I love spending time with my family hiking, climbing, reading, and exploring. And my girls say I should try out for American Ninja Warrior . . .