Amy Pierson

2016 Wyoming Teacher of the year, Parent, Wife, and Friend

[Mrs. Kelly @MrsKelly1122]

Today we made cell membranes using straws and bubbles, and the Ss had to figure out how to pass something through without it popping! We discussed how membranes are fluid, selectively permeable, and repair themselves, and how they use transfer proteins to let materials through!

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

I think teachers are at their best, not when they are delivering a brilliantly innovative lesson... but when they are demonstrating patience and compassion toward a student who is struggling.

[Amy Pierson @AmyPierson32]

@nate_bowling Right back at ya!

[Amy Pierson @AmyPierson32]

Well said! https://t.co/mmXD6HeVAI

[PBLWorks @PBLWorks]

"Project Based Learning vs. Problem Based Learning vs. XBL" Have you wondered how Project Based might differ from Problem Based, or Challenge Based, or Place Based Learning? Read this! https://t.co/h54MkLuM1O #PBL #HQPBL #deeperlearning #PBLchat

[Ms. Jen @JenWrightCTOY]

Recess in Maine. You should have heard the interpersonal skills being worked on for this adventure. #recessmatters #thirdgrade #mainekids

[Fountas & Pinnell @FountasPinnell]

If you weren't able to attend last week's webinar live, you can still benefit from their 10 guided reading tips by watching the full recording: https://t.co/ZVRwd7wKdT #FPLiteracy #literacy

[Fountas & Pinnell @FountasPinnell]

The ONLY context in which we use a leveled text is guided reading. #FPLiteracy

[Amy Pierson @AmyPierson32]

Are You Designing Systems for People to Comply or Innovate? https://t.co/lXrgBRua2y via @KatieMartinEdu

[Amy Pierson @AmyPierson32]

James Paul Gee on Learning With Video Games https://t.co/Ht1Qw9S9hj

[Amy Pierson @AmyPierson32]

Teaching to the Test? - Educational Leadership https://t.co/DDZYFSleRm

I agree teaching to the test should be considered a "high crime or misdemeanor" because it can hurt children.

[edutopia @edutopia]

"Play is not frivolous. It nurtures children’s ingenuity, cooperation and problem-solving skills—all of which are critical for a 21st century workforce. It lays the neural groundwork that helps us pursue goals and ignore distractions." via @LATimes. https://t.co/JzpY5lq3CC

[PBLWorks @PBLWorks]

From our Project Based Teaching Rubric: How do you assess success skills? How do you assess individuals in a group project? What types of formative assessment do you use during #PBL? #AssessStudentLearning #PBteaching https://t.co/rZNc2KKPTu https://t.co/Shsc92Mmtv

[James Moffett @JamesMoffettJr]

We had our first "Staff Walkabouts" after school today. Staff walk with a colleague, debrief about their week and get to know each other better. This is a powerful five minutes. Staff will have new walking partners each week. #dhefamily #selfcare

[Andre Sasser @MrsSasser]

Two years ago, I was saying “do you have any questions?”. Last year I switched to “what questions do you have?” It made a difference. Today I tried “ask me two questions”. And they did! And those ?s led to more ?s. It amazes me that the littlest things have such a big impact!

[Kevin Armstrong @karmstrongPBL]

A culture of critique begins and builds the very first week @KSmithSchool

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Educators and #parents who frown on kids for using their fingers while doing #math may be cutting short a greater opportunity: the strengthening of brain networks https://t.co/Z19Irs0O0B #edchat #mathchat

[Education Week @educationweek]

Schools and districts need to create teacher-leader career pathways that allow for advancement, but don't require teachers to leave the classroom for administration, writes @UtahTOY2014. https://t.co/U8SBBB7qAb #EWopinion