Wife, mother, & educator--may I inspire as I have been inspired

Joined March 2016
Striving to create meaningful writing opportunities with authentic purposes for my students. Check out my “Notes from the Field” in this issue of ELA SCOOP.
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Summer Issue of the #ELA SCOOP! This issue focuses on the LIS Components of Observation & Assessment, Writing, & Small Group Instruction. It includes #elementary and #secondary considerations, as well as "Try It" suggestions for #PLCs. ow.ly/Vrea50OoCRB
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Get outside! My @nc_teachercadet students competed in a nature scavenger hunt connecting imagery and outdoor learning. #ncyearofthetrail #outdoorlearning #futureteachers
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Honored to have Mrs. Beck's class of Teacher Cadets from Hayesville High School @clayschools_nc with us at #NCCAT today. Thank you to them for learning more about the profession that makes all others possible - teaching. Good luck to them in their future careers!
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Connecting and collaborating with WNC educators at the Rural Teacher Leaders Network. #rtln
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NEW RESOURCE! We're excited to release our first SCOOP of this SY! #Educators, be sure to check out the resources aligned to the following LIS components: Read Materials, Engagement, and Academic Vocabulary. ow.ly/fKtb50KYkjh #textcomplexity #engagement #vocabulary #nced
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Conversations & collaboration with some of the BEST educators in NC! #holocausteducation #nceducators #TeachersRock
Vacation success—rejuvenated and ready to face the beginning of a new school year. #orangebeach
Life-altering. Stepped away from the noise of life and spent some time working with Ukrainian refugees. Thankful. Humbled. Inspired. #baptistsonmission #peaceforukraine
Engaging my students in content-rich lessons using traveling museum exhibits from the N.C Council on the Holocaust #2ndaryELA #teaching
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Intentionally design lessons that create opportunities for visible thinking.
These 3 activities ask kids to map out their thinking so you get a better understanding of what they know, and where they need more help.
Effective teaching is more than curriculum coverage #teacherlife #MakeADifference #wncteacher
Here are 20 observable characteristics of effective teaching. Pair this with our characteristics of a highly-effective learning environment and you’ll have a nice one-two punch to reflect on your craft. bit.ly/3jWjSUC
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Spoiler alert—time away from it all is always worth the effort. #optoutside #lakechatuge
From sharing a traveling museum exhibit with students to leading an after-school PD session in my district, I am thankful for powerful learning opportunities that connect to Holocaust education. #2ndaryela #neverstoplearning #NeverForget
When a student connects with a text @Derick_Lugo and asks to borrow the book so she can finish it over the summer. #summerschoolwin #HayesvillePLN #optoutside #2ndaryELA
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Ended my first day of summer school with this view. #winning #mountainviews #OptOutside
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Adventure is one step away. Loving my new adventure tee from @daylily_designs_ Check them out on Instagram #NationalTrailsDay #optoutside
Our girl Elizabeth shining bright as we celebrate her recent associate’s degree, upcoming high school graduation, honors, and scholarships. #thriveinthehhshive #wcucatamount #artist #businessowner