Lecturer of Literacy @Brockport, Doctoral Candidate @UBGSE #GSEGrad, #ISTECertifiedEducator. Ignorance is NOT bliss. Read! Be creative! @ISTE @ncte @ILAToday

West Irondequoit, New York
Joined April 2012
ICYMI: @NCTE "endorses the principles for an antiracist future by the Center for Antiracist Education (CARE)." Follow @antiracist_ed & download & reflect on these principles & start/continue convos that center on ABAR Edu antiracistfuture.org/learn/p… #BrockportLiteracy #nctevillage
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I'm an advocate of @NYSCATE & they need educators for focus groups: ASI, teacher leaders, instructional coaches, principals, directors of the assessments, & directors of curricular areas. Admins tagged: Know someone? Is this you? Complete this form: forms.office.com/r/zcsqz74ys… – at Irondequoit, NY
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So I simply cannot wait any longer to show off our students’ Adopt-a-Shelves!!! Some are still in progress, but the ones who have created their mini book displays completely by their own design have knocked it out of the park! Photos of individual shelves in 🧵
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In June 2021, thanks to donations, we were able to hire the first dedicated staff person (half-time) for @sojustbooks. Your donations can support our ability to make this position full-time and provide more reviews and content. #GivingTuesday socialjusticebooks.org/donat…
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At We Need Diverse Books, we recognize the power of a diverse book.  They make a child feel seen.  They teach empathy and resilience.  They even save lives.  But diverse books are under attack. 1/ 🧵
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How can we foster a community of belonging for ALL learners in December? Check out this graphic I made for my school community.
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So the Democrats hold the Senate. In other news, apparently the red wave has crashed against the rocks of reality.
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As you plan for the new SY, how will you create activities that foster collaboration? If you need some inspiration, the incredible @cultofpedagogy has curated 5 Fantastic Ideas for Collaboration Projects using @GholdyM's framework from Cultivating Genius. cultofpedagogy.com/collabora…
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Teachers: A special free event for you tonight, Tuesday, May 31. 8:00 pm ET/ 7:00 pm CT. Words Can Help Heal.
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18 years old and writing about white genocide before he went out to massacre Black folks buying groceries. But tell me again how we don’t need antiracism education in schools.
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Wow! The #ISTECert community is now at 1500 members! If you're interested in becoming an ISTE Certified Educator, let's connect! @isteconnects @iste @NYSCATE @atilamrac @DigEquityPLN @EdTech_K12 @DaisySam1 #ISTECert #BrockportLiteracy – at Irondequoit, NY
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This is not a drill! We are revealing our TBF 2022 authors! Ellen Hopkins will be joining us this year. She is the author of CRANK, PEOPLE KILL PEOPLE, WHAT ABOUT WILL, and many more! Be sure to check out Ellen’s books at your local library or bookstore #ROCTBF2022
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I heard it’s hiring season. I’m officially ready to be your next 4th Grade Math teacher. Here’s why…
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5 Mini-Mentor Texts to Help Your Students Write Nuanced Claims from @RebekahODell1 movingwriters.org/2022/03/15…
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We are thrilled to announce that @CitizenMurphy and Henry I. Padrón-Morales will be facilitating a breakout session at the Antiracist Education Conference! Join us on March 12th to learn about the history of school segregation and antiracist youth activism in Rochester.
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Many educators aspire to be antiracist in their practice but find conflicting guidance and little clarity about how to do it. We’re here to help. Check out our Framework today! antiracistfuture.org/framewo…
Rochester area educators, students, & friends, this Saturday is the Greater Rochester Antiracist Education Conference. Connect with folx in the #ROC area who are supporting #ABAR work right here in Monroe County and around the country! Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Here is a preview of our morning breakout sessions. There are so many amazing options from curriculum development to youth voice in public advocacy… it will be hard to choose! Breakout selections can be made the day of on Zoom Events.
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I can't even begin to understand Florida and its constant and aggressive anti-anything that supports human rights or valuing identities. Find a way to get all of these titles into your #classroomlibraries (see thread). #ReadPride #LibrariesMatter
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