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Where Pirates Meet Pedagogy

We sail the seas of discovery through microlearning and revive the learning spirit.

Microlearning Services

Short, sharp, strategic, custom microlearning solutions for educators, businesses, nonprofits, and community trainers.

Microlearning Maker — I Build It for You

You’ve got the content. I turn it into high-impact microlearning.
🔹 Custom lessons using edtech like 7taps, EdApp, or your preferred platform
🔹 Evidence-based Interactive formats: audio, storytelling, visuals, and more
🔹 Designed for real results—fast, focused, learner-driven

📌 For teams who want expert-crafted learning without starting from scratch.

Microlearning Mentor — I Teach You How

Learn the art of microlearning from a pro.
🔹 One-on-one or group real-time microlearning building for educators, trainers, and instructional designers
🔹 From strategy to scripting to delivery—get hands-on support at every step
🔹 Build your confidence with feedback, templates, and evidence-based practices

📌 For educators and professionals ready to level up and lead with learning.

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The Ship — Practice with a Motley Crew

A Shared Space for Focused Work & Support

Stay accountable. Stay productive. Stay supported.

🔹 A structured, synchronous workspace for independent or small-group tasks.
🔹 Not a workshop—this is for getting your own projects done in a shared, supportive space.
🔹 Think body-doubling, but for educators & instructional designers.

📌 Public Studios: Donation-based | Private Studios: Available by request.

Ahoy!

My name is Stacy Greathouse,
a.k.a. Dr. Pyrate

I’ve got a PhD in pirates, teaching and learning, and children’s literature—basically, the trifecta of “That’s flipping cool! Wait, what do you actually do with that?” The answer: I blow "Normal" out of the water.

Normal isn’t just a state of being. It’s a town in Illinois, named after the old schools that trained teachers to stay neatly inside the box. Spoiler alert: I didn’t stay in the box. No classroom needed.

With over 30 years of experience across K-12, alternative schools, corporate training, community education, and higher ed, I’ve taught everything from pirates and public speaking to algebra and instructional design. I’ve held titles like teacher, adjunct, curriculum developer, instructional designer, instructional technologist, career counselor, and even standardized test scorer (talk about trauma!).

But the most important title I’ve ever had? Learner. Every role taught me that the system wasn’t designed to truly serve learners or educators—and that’s when the pyrate in me kicked in.

I’m here for educators who know the system is sinking and are ready to form their own crew. If you’re ready to defy toxic rules and create learner-centered experiences that make a difference right now, I’ve got the skills, sass, and treasure map to get you there. Let’s make it legendary.