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8th Grade ELA teacher. Theatre geek. Bookworm. Hufflepuff. Trekkie. Whovian. Browncoat. Occasional Entrepreneur. Columbus State & SCAD Alumnus.

Atlanta, GA
Joined March 2015
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Up next on my #AIineducation journey.
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My home insurance rate •Up 21% and I didn’t make a claim My auto insurance rate •Up 14% and I didn’t make a claim My health insurance premium •Up 24% and I only used it for my annual physical 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚 2% 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞. 🤔😐😔
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Still waiting for the cast of Hamilton #TonyAwards
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🎉 And just like that—the curtain falls on another school year. To my students: You are ready for what’s next. To my colleagues: Thank you for being part of this beautiful ensemble. To myself: Take a bow—you’ve earned it.
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Today is our last day of school. Today, I’m soaking in every moment—the laughter, the stories, the pride. What a journey it’s been.
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🌀 Mid-May reminder: It’s okay to slow down, breathe, and appreciate how far you and your students have come.
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Literacy gives students a voice—sometimes in ways they didn’t expect. Writing lets them claim their stories, opinions, and dreams. That’s the real power.
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The final stretch of the school year demands patience, kindness, and presence. Students remember how you made them feel more than anything else.
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🌸 Reminder: Reflection is part of leadership. This weekend, I’m asking myself: “What worked well this week? What would I adjust?” #LinkedInEdu #EduVoices #EdChat #TeachersOfLinkedIn #EducatorLife #EdLeadership
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Teacher leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about influence. Every hallway conversation, every collaboration with a colleague—that's leadership. lnkd.in/enWxaAH8 #TeacherLeadership #InstructionalLeadership #LeadWithPurpose #EmpoweredEducators #TeacherReflection
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Praise the process, not just the product. “I love how you structured your argument.” “You really built suspense here!” Feedback that mirrors real-world literacy skills is fuel for student growth. #TeacherLeadership #InstructionalLeadership #LeadWithPurpose #EmpoweredEducators
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🎭 Great actors—and great leaders—listen first. Active listening in theatre mirrors active leadership in schools: understand the needs of the moment before you respond. #TheatreInEducation #ArtsIntegration #TeacherLeadership #LeadWithPurpose
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Leading in May looks like: Gentle nudges, not big pushes Reminders of growth, not pressure to perform Celebrating resilience, not just results
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🌟 Literacy isn't just reading; it's critical thinking, creativity, and connection. Every book, every paragraph builds a student's ability to imagine and influence. #LiteracyMatters #ReadingIsThinking #LiteracyLeadership #StudentVoice #EducationForAll #ELAeducator
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GMAS is done. Now, we breathe. Then, we celebrate the wins—seen and unseen. And we return to the heart of our work: learning, growing, and building something meaningful every day. #GMASReady #MiddleSchoolELA #FinishStrong #LiteracyMatters
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🎭 Theatre taught me: You don’t have to feel confident to act confident. Helping students build their "stage presence" has helped them approach presentations, interviews, and leadership roles with more poise. #LeadWithPurpose #TheatreInEducation #CreativeClassrooms
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Teachers and actors both know: presence matters. Body language, tone, and energy set the stage for connection. 🎭 Every classroom moment is a live performance. #FinishStrong #GMASReady #TestingSeason #CelebrateGrowth
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