Anne Ratchford

Teach English. Love books, writing, wine, tennis, tech, and the Oxford comma. Wrote high school textbook, Get It Written,Get It Right! (

[Ms. Masterson @MsMasterson2021]

Amanda Gorman: “For there is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” ✨

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Thank you so much for a very helpful Pear Deck session!!! @Mo_physics You cleared up many questions I had. https://t.co/X6RWoXqUe6

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@readbystephanie I took so many notes!!!

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Great overview of 5-Act, 3-Act and Hero’s Journey structures. Cool use of visual methods for helping to troubleshoot problems in plotting! @readbystephanie #TorontoWW

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My head is spinning from all the great sessions and info at #TorontoWW. @BrianKlems you are amazing for coordinating this great conference, and helping the attendees throughout the two days! I appreciate all your help! I hope you get a well-deserved rest! #TorontoWW

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This session from @carlywatters on “the business” of writing is valuable and fascinating. Thank you for a clear breakdown of the industry and what a writer needs to know about agents, publishers, and more. #TorontoWW

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Stop using the Thesaurus. Use Simple Language. Avoid Adverbs. @barbrajleslie #TorontoWW

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I'm not a father of girls, but l am absolutley going to read Oh, Boy You're Having a Girl! by @BrianKlems. You are such a funny, engaging, feel-good speaker! Oh, Boy, You're Having a Girl https://t.co/rHoBz7sbP3. More wonderful things from #TorontoWW

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Going to buy my copy of Create Your Writer Platform by @ChuckSambuchino Thank you @BrianKlems Create Your Writer Platform https://t.co/SpaUbh5gs7 #TorontoWW

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Great advice from @BrianKlems in “Getting Published in Today’s World” at #TorontoWW

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Fantastic sessions on day 1 of the Toronto Writing Workshop! So much valuable information! Head is bursting! #TorontoWW

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Looking forward to the first session at the Virtual Ed Summit! @Eduscape #VirtualEdSummit

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@theipodteacher @BookCreatorApp Hahahah! Love this! Your presentation was fantastic! Inspiring!

[Brian Aspinall @mraspinall]

Whether this is your first year teaching or your thirty first year teaching - we are about to embark on the most important school reopening in history. Never has empathy, patience and resilience been more important. We must work together. Together we are better.

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Great ideas for Google Slides! https://t.co/TCOsjSldvr @MoultonKari #PreparedtoLearnpd

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In NY, teachers are learning how to make sure the ideas of introverts don't get overlooked. https://t.co/9KGdJbtWZX

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. @NiftyNef Love this presentation and your enthusiasm! https://t.co/sD2yrCIjlm #PreparedtoLearnpd

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I already love Screencastify. Now with Submit, this is awesome! Thank you @NiftyNef #PreparedtoLearnpd

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Google Tour Creator as an “amped up” version of a slide deck for lessons to share information or for students to show what they know. @talouis #PreparedtoLearnpd

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Thank you @brittonp for a great opening session! Love the Google Form tip for keeping community! #PreparedtoLearnpd