Designing for People Through Customization and Care
Della Thigpen Della Thigpen

Designing for People Through Customization and Care

At Something Small Catering, I design more than menus — I design peace of mind. By anticipating client needs, asking the right questions, and guiding them through details with empathy and clarity, I turn stressful planning moments into seamless, confidence-building experiences.

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Designing Data-Driven Professional Development for Language Growth
Della Thigpen Della Thigpen

Designing Data-Driven Professional Development for Language Growth

When our immersion students took the STAMP 4Se language assessment for the first time, the results revealed unexpected gaps in vocabulary growth. I designed professional learning sessions that helped teachers unpack the data, collaborate on solutions, and create a social language framework that strengthened vocabulary instruction and student expression across grade levels.

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Designing a Schoolwide Observation and Feedback System
Della Thigpen Della Thigpen

Designing a Schoolwide Observation and Feedback System

To make teacher support more consistent and meaningful, I designed a schoolwide observation and feedback system that distributed leadership across our team. By pairing structure with empathy, we created a culture where teachers felt seen, supported, and encouraged to grow through ongoing, personalized feedback.

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