Chief Development Officer at @Characterstrong. 20+ years as an educator: para, MS math teacher, school psych & professor.

Joined January 2021
When Tier 1 is weak, lots of students look like they need intervention. When Tier 2 is weak, lots of students look like they need Tier 3 or special education. Strong investments in Tier 1 & Tier 2 is a critical starting place for prevention. Access gaps = outcome gaps.
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GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨 March Mindfulness is here, and we’ve got resources to help students manage stress & recharge before spring break! Win an Amazon gift card, CS merch, office supplies & more! Sign up: hubs.la/Q03cCN1D0 and follow the directions on the third image to enter!
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Every student deserves the support to thrive! MTSS is a framework that meets each student's academic, behavioral, & emotional needs with: Tier 1: Universal support Tier 2: Targeted support Tier 3: Intensive interventions Learn more about MTSS: hubs.la/Q033m0G-0
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AVAILABLE NOW! 🚨The 2025 California PBIS Recognition season has begun! Please visit our website through May 9 to view resources and complete your site's application: pbisca.org/apply-for-recogni… REMINDER: The TFI must be completed by a certified ACER 2.0.: pbisca.org/list-of-certified…
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Implementing a #CommunitySchools approach is a lofty but worthy undertaking that ensures students and families holistically access the resources they need to thrive. But where do you begin, and how can you make it work? Join us TOMORROW: characterstrong.zoom.us/webi… #Education
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Leaders can’t control the motivation of their staff. But without a doubt, they can impact the environment in which their team works… and that can have a dramatic impact on motivation.
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Greetings are so important first thing in the morning. Thanks @CharacterStrong for the great presentation for our MTSS-B training.
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We’re seeking passionate individuals for well-paid, high-energy summer work. As a contracted trainer, you’ll deliver training to educators nationwide, advancing CharacterStrong’s mission to make the world more loving through education! Learn more here: hubs.ly/Q02_S89-0
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Are you dreaming of the holiday break and having time for yourself? Our Winter Resources are here to help!❄️ What's Included? - Classroom activities - Kindness projects - Tools for giving back - Self-care for YOU! Access the Winter Resources here: hubs.la/Q02-B5mY0
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GIVEAWAY TIME! We’re grateful for YOU, educators! 💛 To celebrate, we’re giving away 5 Starbucks gift cards ($15 each) Follow the steps in the image to enter to win. Here is the link to fill out a quick form for an entry: hubs.la/Q02ZBWYZ0
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Are you attending @MyCASC #CASC next week? We're excited to present the keynote on "School-Based Mental Health: Increasing Capacity to Meet the Need." Hope to see you there!🌞 #CharacterStrong #MentalHealth #Education #SchoolCounselors
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When the unexpected hits and you're not feeling your best, having emergency sub plans ready is a lifesaver! 🤒 Remember, taking care of yourself means you can give your best to your students! Link below!⬇ #TeacherLife #SelfCare #EmergencyPlans #Teacher
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With @IESResearch funding, @uwRIISE has developed two online #impsci learning modules for education scholars: (1) implementation science overview, (2) implementation strategies! #EdResearch @UWCollegeOfEd @UWPsychiatry
Our @uwRIISE Team has released the SECOND free online Implementation Science Learning Module on Implementation Strategies!📚💡 Check out both modules, packed with resources and activities, here: smartcenter.uw.edu/programs-… #impsci #ImplementationScience #FreeLearning
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Our @uwRIISE Team has released the SECOND free online Implementation Science Learning Module on Implementation Strategies!📚💡 Check out both modules, packed with resources and activities, here: smartcenter.uw.edu/programs-… #impsci #ImplementationScience #FreeLearning
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It's here! We are so excited for our Tier 3 solution to officially launch tomorrow! 🎉 Learn more about CST3 here: characterstrong.com/blog/cha…
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Still preparing for the upcoming school year? Let us help you clear your classroom or school list by gifting you a $100 Amazon Gift Card!🎉 How to enter: 1. Like & repost this post 2. Sign up for the playbooks - characterstrong.com/backtosc… 3. Tag 3 educators in the thread below
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Clay Cook retweeted
Surreal to hold the first copies of HOPE FOR CYNICS! Based on thousands of hours of research and reporting, it reveals that cynicism is not as wise as we think, the average person is better than we realize, and hope is a wise, practical tool for community and social change
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Tier 3 is officially launching September 5th!! 🎉 Learn more about the innovative digital platform by accessing Sample lessons and resources. You can also join us live for an upcoming Tier 3 Demo. Samples ➡️ characterstrong.com/tier-3-s… CST3 Demo ➡️ calendly.com/characterstrong…
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Come hang out with @zakijam and @CharacterStrong this Thursday for some practical tools and a bit of hope! characterstrong.zoom.us/webi…
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We are committed to research and continuous improvement of our signature products. Our Tier 1 curriculum and practices are designed to be low burden and high impact. We always are learning from our partners to find ways to improve usability and effectiveness. That will never end.
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