ELL Coordinator, Title Reading Teacher, Cheer Coach at PAC, Iowa Reading Vice-President and 2024 Conference Chair
Pocahontas
Joined May 2014
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Megan Benson retweeted
Here's a reminder to trust that YOU are the leader your school needs right now. ❤️
(Via leader @cynthia_webber)
ALT "Principals – you were chosen to do one of the toughest and most rewarding jobs on the planet. Trust that you are who your students, families, staff and community needs – and that they are who you need." —Leader Cynthia Guadalupe Webber
Super proud of these young men! Keep the momentum going!
#PACPride
Boys Basketball (Varsity) Score Posted - Pocahontas Area Indians defeat Ogden Bulldogs 64-44. gobound.com/ia/ihsaa/boysbas…
Megan Benson retweeted
Q: Why do you use social media to explain weather-related decisions? Is that necessary? Seems like overkill to me.
A: In today’s world, context matters. When people don’t have information, they fill in the blanks with their own narrative. By communicating proactively and in real time, we build trust, reduce confusion, and help our community understand why decisions are made.
Megan Benson retweeted
“Academic accommodations for anxiety convey two harmful messages. First, they imply that the feared situation is truly dangerous. Public speaking, testing, or lunch with classmates are too risky for a student. Second, they suggest that the student can’t withstand the distress. Those messages increase anxiety.”
What a fantastic article!! Eliminating things that cause anxiety don’t teach students how to cope with difficult situations and can heighten anxiety in the long term!! Avoidance is a TEMPORARY solution but can be harmful in the long run!
This article is well worth the read: tc.columbia.edu/articles/202… @BostonGlobe @TeachersCollege
Megan Benson retweeted
Be a Change Maker for Multilingual Learners! 🙌🏽🌎♥️
Advocating for Multilingual Learners means more than just supporting language development. It’s also about creating opportunities, amplifying voices, and celebrating their success.
Be a Voice- Keep up with and speak up for policies, practices, and resources that uplift MLs in every classroom.
Build a Network- Connect with educators, families, and leaders who are passionate about multilingual education. Together, we’re stronger!
Keep Learning- Stay informed about best practices, research, and strategies to support MLs in meaningful ways.
Spotlight Their Success- Share stories of multilingual students thriving, achieving, and leading.
Every action, big or small, can create a ripple effect.
#MultilingualLearners #Education
Megan Benson retweeted
Iowa Reading Association president-elect Liz Corson, is offering a free four-part book study on Unearthing Joy written by Gholdy Muhammad. Liz and Dr. Saba Vlach are passionate about the information in this book and will bring these webinars to life. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Winning isn’t everything although it can be fun! Seeing the growth and success of our student athletes each week is fun for me. Our time will come! We have amazing coaches who put in countless hours to help our student athletes succeed!
#PACProud and remember #WeArePAC
Football (Varsity) Score Posted - Pocahontas Area Indians lose to Emmetsburg E-Hawks 28-21. gobound.com/ia/ihsaa/footbal…
I’m super proud of this team and the gains they’ve made this season! ⚾️🔴⚫️⚪️⚾️ #PACProud
Baseball (Varsity) Score Posted - Pocahontas Area Indians defeat Spencer Tigers 11-7. gobound.com/ia/ihsaa/basebal…
This was a great team win! The girls played well on Saturday! 🥎🔴⚪️⚫️🥎 #PACProud
Softball (Varsity) Score Posted - Pocahontas Area Indians defeat Estherville Lincoln Central Midgets 4-1. gobound.com/ia/ighsau/softba…
CHEER LOUD AND BE PAC PROUD!!
Pocahontas Area hits the road today!
⚾️🥎 MS @ Newell-Fonda – 1 PM
⚾️🥎 JV/V @ Emmetsburg – 5:30 & 7:30 PM
Let’s travel well and cheer loud — Go Indians! 🔴⚫
#GoIndians #PACPride
Megan Benson retweeted
The skills that contribute to someone's success in a previous, non-leadership role often differ significantly from those needed to thrive in a leadership position. This disconnect can lead to situations where many companies are grossly over-managed and severely under-led.
Megan Benson retweeted
Postseason brackets for 1️⃣🅰️ & 2️⃣🅰️ baseball have been released. Let the postseason begin! #iahsbb
⚾️iahsaa.org/baseball-2025-pos…
Megan Benson retweeted
You know who is excited about our reading conference? @lorenlong and @shannonmmiller can't wait to see you in Cedar Falls for the 2025 Iowa Reading/Iowa Association of School Librarians Conference! iowareading.org #iareads @IowaASL
