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3rd grade teacher living my best life in the classroom! Former Boston Public Schools teacher, school principal, and special education administrator.

Connecticut, USA
Joined May 2018
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So honored to attend as a supportive #leader for Tessa Croll and (unofficially 😆) @Luz_Rivera_MLL the PK-3 Leadership Pgrm @UConnNeag celebration for the completion of the program! As a fellow, it is awesome to see how the prgrm continues to support #ECE #leaders #Kindergarten
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Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! I am so fortunate to work with so many amazing teachers. One of my best memories as a teacher was unloading my students in dwntwn Boston for a FT, right around the Sandy Hook tragedy. Person walking by thanked me for what I do. TY, teachers! ❤️
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I love these questions to build relationships and increase engagement! Thanks @edutopia 😊
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Lets consider how to shift classroom practices to engage those who are more introverted
Instead of noting a deficit (e.g. “She needs to speak up more in class discussion”), frame a student’s strengths (e.g., “She is an insightful student who thinks deeply and thoughtfully before responding”). kqed.org/mindshift/51811/six…
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Say hello to the two newest Colonels! 💙💛🤍 instagram.com/p/CQy6aWlrPpYG…
I’m SO excited to join Ledyard Public Schools as the students services & engagement specialist at Gallup Hill! This summer, I’ll be excitedly studying and planning ways to help make sure all students and families are engaged #edchat #elemchat #putkidsfirst inservice.ascd.org/seven-que…
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The Friendship School will dismiss at 1:00 today due to the weather 🌨❄️🌨
The Friendship School is remote learning tomorrow due to the forecast. We’ll see all of our friends on google meet and Seesaw 😊💙💛 Stay safe and warm!
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The Friendship School lottery is open! If your child is 3, 4, or kindergarten age next year, consider joining us! learnfriendship.ss16.sharpsc… #WeAreLEARN
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Want to help kids this holiday season? Drop by our school's toy drive on Sunday 12/6 from 10-2:00 with a new, unwrapped toy! Or, email me if you'd like to donate a gift card or money toward a gift card: [email protected]
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If you're looking for a great cause to support, please consider donating to The Friendship School's Amazon Drive for hybrid/distance learning materials and snacks for those in need. Thank you for considering supporting us! amazon.com/baby-reg/tfs-sept…
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As we prepare to return to school, many students (kindergarten and up) will need to wear a mask. This is a great social story about mask wearing! There are several languages and a video at the bottom of the page. paautism.org/resource/wearin…
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The Friendship School celebrates our kindergarteners as they all move to first grade in the fall! We will miss you dearly and despite our shortened year, we have many memories together that we cherish. #classof2032 #TFS #WeAreLEARN #kindergarten youtu.be/uXff1LuMudw
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Just ordered my copy of @austinchanning ‘s book! Thanks for the thoughtful conversation on @BreneBrown ‘s podcast. What an amazing way to start my Sunday ❤️
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So honored to participate in the #blacklivesmatter  march in Groton, CT today. So much respect, passion, and community. If you are not ANTI-RACIST, you are complicit! Respect BLACK LIVES like you respect BLACK CULTURE! ✊❤️🖤☮️ @IwanickiSusan @CTRAPrincipal @TAmatrudo
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