Laura Tate, Ed.D.

Wife, mother, learner, teacher, administrator.

[Homewood Schools @HomewoodSchools]

HCS is proud to announce three assistant principals: Ashley McCullars at Edgewood Elem, Mindy McBride at HHS & Christi Martin at HMS. Please help us welcome them to their new roles in Homewood Schools. We are fortunate to have these administrators serve our students & families.

[Homewood Schools @HomewoodSchools]

HCS is proud to announce Cristy York as the Director of Instruction for Homewood Schools. York has been a part of HCS since 2003 & has served as a middle school teacher, assistant principal for instruction, & the district’s Director of Student Services.
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[Homewood Schools @HomewoodSchools]

Due to the threat of winter weather, Homewood City Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 16. The Governor's Office has declared a state of emergency, so there will be no in-person or virtual classes tomorrow. Stay safe and warm Homewood! #teamHWD

[Homewood Schools @HomewoodSchools]

Due to the threat of winter weather and Gov. Ivey’s State of Emergency declaration, HCS will be closed tomorrow, Feb. 15.  Professional Development has been canceled for all employees.

[Homewood Schools @HomewoodSchools]

The Homewood Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 school calendar.

[Justin Hefner @justinhefner]

I couldn’t agree more, @DanRather. In a world filled with so much contention, teachers heroically lead with care, compassion, equity, resilience, passion, kindness, strength, courage, boldness, humor, and astute knowledge. The very best of honorable professions! @HomewoodSchools

[Justin Hefner @justinhefner]

I’m so proud of all @HomewoodSchools for a very successful first semester! Kudos to our wonderful students, faculty and staff, and families for enduring a very challenging last four months of school with such effort, kindness, and flexibility! #TEAMhomewood

[Laura Tate, Ed.D. @2lt8]

I love our research! @TechWendy

[Samford Orlean Beeson School of Education @SamfordEd]

Doctoral candidates Wendy Story and Laura Tate researched the effects of facility dogs used as school-wide intervention in elementary schools for their dissertation, not without help from facility dogs Delta and Russell of course! https://t.co/7VuBCx4bB5

[Laura Tate, Ed.D. @2lt8]

Thank you HCS! #TEAMHomewood

[Homewood Schools @HomewoodSchools]

This week the Hwd Board of Edu visited all of the schools to surprise the faculty & staff with a personal thank you for going above & beyond this year to educate & empower our students. We ❤️ our faculty & staff! #TeamHWD #ThankALteachers
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[Laura Tate, Ed.D. @2lt8]

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[Bethany Hill🌟#JoyfulLeaders @bethhill2829]

When a student misbehaves, take recess away.

When a student doesn't understand fractions, take the manipulatives away.

When a student struggles to read, take the books away.

Makes sense, right?

Wrong. We add support rather than take something away.

Intervention!

[Laura Tate, Ed.D. @2lt8]

@kevin_maddox1 Thank you for your help today!!!

[Homewood Schools @HomewoodSchools]

Lifelong Learners - Help us congratulate Dr. Tate, Dr. Finkley, and Dr. Story for successfully defending their dissertations today. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication to our students, schools, and community. 🎓🎓🎓 #TeamHWD @EdgewoodElem @ShadesCahaba

[Homewood Schools @HomewoodSchools]

Thanks HPM for investing in our students! HPM has led our schools through the construction process, and recently they donated additional safety resources to all of our schools. #teamHWD

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teacher retention: if you want to keep the best teachers, treat them like they are the best. Few teachers leave an environment where they feel valued, supported, appreciated, and treated like professionals.

[Homewood Schools @HomewoodSchools]

Homewood City Schools Board of Education names new Superintendent - Help us welcome Dr. Justin Hefner to the Homewood family! #TeamHWD @justinhefner

[Laura Tate, Ed.D. @2lt8]

Edgewood family, please check the district website (link in profile) for updates on the TEAM Homewood plan. Edgewood specific information will be emailed by the end of the week. We can't wait to welcome our… https://t.co/hnHlr4of03

[Laura Tate, Ed.D. @2lt8]

I love the new @edgewoodelem logo! Thank you PTO for the designs, and thank you to our teachers for voting and selecting the perfect one. #ewdtogether #ewdeagles #best3 https://t.co/Yv8ihQVFRY

[Homewood Schools @HomewoodSchools]

Virtual Kindergarten Preview Day will be on May 5. Each elementary school will post a video on the HCS district website that includes information for kindergartners and their families, a virtual tour of the campus, and specific instructions on the enrollment process. #WeAreHWD

[Laura Tate, Ed.D. @2lt8]

Device pick-up at Edgewood yesterday. We are ready for eLearning. Check your email for this week's Tic-Tac-Toe boards! https://t.co/hTIw2ywUiD

[Laura Tate, Ed.D. @2lt8]

Can't wait! Swipe for the route! #bestewd https://t.co/S4JqnQYOxc