Mathematics Consultant at Oakland ISD. Co-author of Principal Labs, ASCD.

Joined July 2017
Samantha Keesling retweeted
Deficit language focuses on what's missing rather than what's possible. In school improvement work, this kind of language can erode collaboration and trust. Here's how to shift it: hubs.li/Q03sdHhm0 @MeganKortlandt @Keesling_Math
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Hey, we presented at the @ASCD Leadership Summit today! @CarlyStone_PL @MeganKortlandt
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Samantha Keesling retweeted
This summer @Keesling_Math and I wrote about a protocol we’ve developed to facilitate conversations that are asset-oriented and supportive.
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Supporting future #JEPL lab facilitators and visiting classrooms to support math and ELA connections with district improvement teams made for a great week. The cherry on top was doing it with @MeganKortlandt and OS early literacy friends like Asha, Christina and @CurrieAshelin.
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Whoa, @MeganKortlandt we are #8! ♥️🤯
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Setting up for Growing Learning Lab Facilitators #MImathessentials @MeganKortlandt @Sohnia
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Samantha Keesling retweeted
Today we’re launching our Cultivating Continuous Improvement Series to support districts with developing strong organizational practices. Full house! @MeganKortlandt @Keesling_Math @CurrieAshelin @Asha35Williams @suzannetoohey @OaklandSchools
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A gaggle of swans crossed the road in front of me this morning. There has gotta be a joke here, right?
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I just learned the proper term is bevy. A bevy of swans. Even better.
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I had the opportunity to facilitate learning around one of my favorite topics-labs, with two of my favorite people @MeganKortlandt @noviteach90 #MImathessentials
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I've used norms in PL plenty of times just to have them- and they sucked. @MeganKortlandt and I have spent a year reflecting on how to create: Norms that Don't Suck (original title). Check it out, give us your feedback, and help us get better. ascd.org/blogs/designing-mea…
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Essentials in Action today. With #MImathessentials
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A new adventure for my hubby. ♥️
At this week's Board of Education meeting, Alex Keesling was approved to join the Administrative team as the Director of Special Services with a start date of July 19, 2023. Congratulations Alex!!
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Final lab of the season this week with @ErinPeyerk and @Sohnia in Port Huron. @MIearlymathEIPs #JEPL #leaderlabs
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