Quick notes, AI-written reports, and parent emails — all in seconds. Built by a 3rd-grade teacher who gets it.
Six focused features that save real time in real classrooms.
“I used to spend Sunday nights writing behavior reports. Now it takes 10 minutes.”
I have spent over 20 years in the classroom. Before I became a 3rd grade teacher, I worked as a one-to-one aide and a Registered Behavior Technician. I know exactly how loud, fast, and overwhelming a school day can be. I also know that high-quality, data-backed insights are the only way to truly understand what a student needs.
I didn't build this app to give you more work. I built it because I was tired of drowning in paperwork while trying to keep my head above water. This tool was created with love to assist my fellow teachers who are looking for a better way to track progress and bridge the gap between school and home.
“Good data shouldn't be a chore. It should be the bridge that connects a teacher's observation to a parent's understanding.”
I've seen every classroom trend and every type of paperwork. This app is the solution to problems that actually exist in a real school.
My experience in behavior intervention means this app captures the nuances of student behavior that standard gradebooks often miss.
I know you don't have ten minutes to log a note. That's why every feature in this app is built to be finished in seconds.
You're trusting me with notes about real kids. Here's exactly how I protect that.
Every note you shorthand is encrypted using SSL/TLS — the same tech banks use. If anyone tried to intercept it, it would just look like gibberish.
I'm a teacher, not a data broker. Your notes and student information are never sold, shared, or used for advertising. Period.
The app doesn't require full legal names or student IDs. You can use initials or nicknames to keep your records even more private.
If you decide to stop using ShortHand, you can delete your account and every single note instantly. We don't keep a copy.
The AI only sees your notes when you ask it to write a report. It doesn't watch you while you work.
Core features are free. If ShortHand saves you even 30 minutes a week, consider buying me a coffee — it keeps the AI running and the project moving.
Every coffee goes directly toward keeping this tool running. Thank you. 🙏