Charisma Lab

Charisma Lab is a communication app for 5th‑grade Tennessee ELA students, inspired by Ron Clark’s Amazing Shake, Knox County Schools’ “Great Shake,” and TN ELA standard 5.SL.PKI.6. It offers structured, engaging communication challenges that help students practice speaking, listening, and presenting in realistic scenarios, with a focus on giving all students—not just the top performers—access to high‑quality skill development. Charisma Lab is an active prototype, and its activities, scenarios, and features are continuously evolving as I refine how it supports equitable communication growth.