Dr. Leslie A Birdon, NBCT

Twice National Board Certified Teacher
Instructional Coach
District Teacher Leader
LADOE State Science Teacher Advisor
LearnShare Leader, Founding Member

[Dr. Leslie A Birdon, NBCT @AnnetteBirdo]

Check out my award-winning published article on teacher perception in implementing scientific inquiry. https://t.co/3KDOYM3ANt @LouisianaNBCT @NBPTS

[Dr. Leslie A Birdon, NBCT @AnnetteBirdo]

Some STEM opportunities may be closed due to limited reading skills. Let us learn how to open these doors through hooking key scientific concepts for below proficient readers using anchor texts. I present on this topic on October 27 at 9:20 AM-Room 2207. @LouisianaNBCT @NBPTS

[Dr. Leslie A Birdon, NBCT @AnnetteBirdo]

Developing STEM diversity builds sensemaking using cultural tools. I will present on increasing sensemaking in gender/minority populations through innovative learning communities on Friday, October 27 at 2:30 PM -Room 2207 at NSTA. @LouisianaNBCT @NBPTS

[Dr. Leslie A Birdon, NBCT @AnnetteBirdo]

I am excited to be part of Exploring Tools for Your National Board Journey on June 28, 2023 at 3:30 PM EST as part of the @NBPTS #NBAcademy. Learn more about this free, four-day virtual conference open to all educators: https://t.co/bID1svWNHv
Hope to see you there!!

[Peggy Brookins, NBCT @Pbrookins44]

I'm excited to be the speaker at this inaugural event at the White House today, I'll have more later. Make sure you #ThankABlackTeacher today

[Dr. Leslie A Birdon, NBCT @AnnetteBirdo]

Board certification is ‘by teachers’ and ‘for teachers’
https://t.co/Rug3v0tMEv

[Dr. Leslie A Birdon, NBCT @AnnetteBirdo]

@LouisianaNBCT Thank you

[Dr. Leslie A Birdon, NBCT @AnnetteBirdo]

Wow!! I have been elected to the LERA executive board as the 2023-2024 local education agency representative. I am so excited to be a part of this team of like-minded individuals through educational research. #accomplishedteaching @NBPTS @LouisianaNBCT

[Dr. Leslie A Birdon, NBCT @AnnetteBirdo]

WOW!! I have been selected for the 2023 Rayma Harchar Outstanding Research Paper Award at LERA conference in Lafayette. It has been a dream come true. With this award, I will be published in the upcoming peer-reviewed journal, RICE. #accomplishedteaching @LouisianaNBCT @NBPTS

[Dr. Dolores Cormier-Zenon,NBCT @DoloresZenon]

EDUCATORS, join the conversation. Register at https://t.co/GndC2ZsTij ⁦@CollinsNBCT⁩ ⁦⁦@Ebrowndavis⁩ ⁦@leaders_black⁩ ⁦@WiseOwlScholar⁩ Scholar ⁦@DrLaTonyaSibley⁩ ⁦@tholmessutton⁩ ⁦@Pbrookins44⁩ ⁦@NBPTS⁩ ⁦@TeachLikeALady⁩

[Dr. Leslie A Birdon, NBCT @AnnetteBirdo]

Recognizing a lifetime goal of presenting at a national research conference- I am truly presenting at the 2023 American Research Educational Association in Chicago More information- https://t.co/RbfByBdtRt

[National Board @NBPTS]

We need your help growing the number of National Board Certified Teachers in classrooms across the country. “Shoulder Tap” a talented and passionate teacher in your and let them know they are ready to go through the process! https://t.co/VV9P5gmdU9

[Dr. Leslie A Birdon, NBCT @AnnetteBirdo]

Through a National Science Foundation grant, I will be attending PEER field school in Chicago on December 15-18.

[Dr. Leslie A Birdon, NBCT @AnnetteBirdo]

WOW!! Moving Forward in Educational Research! I was accepted to present at the 2023 American Educational Research Conference in Chicago. I am so excited.

[Will Sentell @WillSentell]

BESE rejects push to toughen high school ratings: 'It is absurd' https://t.co/CDcVWvCzd5

[UFT @UFT]

Teaching salaries have not kept pace with wages in professions where workers have similar education levels, according to a new Economic Policy Institute (EPI) report.

https://t.co/zyQR80LJRm

[National Board @NBPTS]

Apply now! The Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement at the Library of Congress is seeking applications from current upper elementary or middle school teachers for one Teacher in Residence position during the 2022-23 school year. https://t.co/JpIX5z1dCH

[National Board @NBPTS]

Yolanda Harman, a principal and National Board Certified Teacher in Maryland, discusses why administrators should take the leap and go through National Board Certification to better understand their students and teachers. https://t.co/kZkv1gvcvI

[Will Sentell @WillSentell]

Bill to double what retired teachers can earn if they return to the classroom clears House Retirement Committee without objection. HB 22/Edmonds.#lalege

[Will Sentell @WillSentell]

Bill to trim requirements for teachers to enter the classroom clears Senate Education Committee. SB 377/Peacock. To Senate floor.#lalege