Hi, I'm Ari.

I'm founder of Happy Desk and Questly.

I've worked in education since 2014, supporting learners of all ages—from preschool through adulthood—with most of my experience in grades 5–8. Along the way, I've had the privilege of learning from incredible colleagues who have helped shape my teaching practice. Every resource, routine, and tool you'll find here has been refined through years of classroom experience, collaboration, and feedback from students, families, and fellow educators.

I created Happy Desk because I believe learning should be accessible, engaging, and manageable. My goal is to create resources that support not only academics, but also the organization, confidence, and life skills that help students succeed both in and out of the classroom.

Questly is where I bring those same ideas into the digital world. I'm building tools that help students strengthen executive functioning, develop independence, and make everyday learning feel less overwhelming.

At the heart of everything I create is a simple belief: education should empower people. Learning is challenging, but it can also be joyful, meaningful, and deeply rewarding. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or student, I hope you find something here that makes learning feel a little easier and a lot more inspiring.

I'm really glad you're here!

Never too old for a first day of school photo!

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Boston, MA 02135