Mother of two, veteran, educator, adventure seeker.
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When teachers provide self-advocacy tools for their students, that investment builds confidence and encourages student voice.
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When educators help students “cultivate an approach to life that views obstacles as a critical part of success, we help them develop resilience." @edutopia @GonserSarah edutopia.org/article/5-ways-…
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Most elementary schools teach reading comprehension as free-floating skills, detached from the content a child is reading. But research suggests the most important element of reading comprehension is knowledge and vocabulary about the topic. ow.ly/VGZ850Dxh17
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Audiobooks are books. Graphic novels are books. Books "below reading level" are books. Just let kids read. Pass it on.
Best day ever! My baby arrive. Time for a wee dram. Slàinte Mhath! @SamHeughan @SassenachSpirit @MenInKiltsSTARZ @grahammctavish #whisky #Outlander #sassenachwhiskey
Beth Geiger retweeted
“Just because there is an abundance of powerful and free educational technology does not mean that we have to follow every trend and grab every app that’s advertised to us.” A teacher shares 3 questions to contemplate before adopting new tech.
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"When we step back and allow students to step forward with their own inquiry, it throws a switch in their brains that changes everything." ow.ly/ALtI50D9Hf1
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In November, we wrote about how the online spread of disinformation has posed new challenges for civics teachers, and we shared some strategies for fostering media literacy in the social studies classroom. edweek.org/teaching-learning…
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We have been donating hundreds of pizza pies to feed the @NationalGuard stationed at the #CapitolBuilding. If you would like to help support you can donate at bit.ly/WeTheTroops
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What do you do to make remote learning feel more personal? These tips will help draw in your students.
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How do you talk to your children about scary news events? Encourage your kids to share what they already know, let them ask questions, and offer simple, age-appropriate information. @pbsparents ow.ly/8bBx50D6SMh
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Boys learn better when they have a genuine relationship with their teacher, research shows. But developing relational skills can be hard when boys receive unhealthy cultural messages about how they should behave. ow.ly/neCl50D000z
Found my Valentine’s dates! @SamHeughan and @grahammctavish I shall watch my valentines while enjoying a dram of Sassenach Whiskey! 🥃❤️ Slàinte mhath! #bestvalentinesdayever #sassenachwhiskey #MenInKilts @SassenachSpirit
The Starz travel docuseries sees the two actors road trip around their native Scotland, starting Feb. 14. ew.com/tv/men-in-kilts-trail…
