Colleen Cruz

writer, educator, speaker, fact-collector

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

I am honored to write for #31DaysIBPOC again. The post I wrote was something I've been working on for awhile. The way it can be interpreted has changed, like everything, since the tragedy in Uvalde yesterday. Grateful for @TchKimPossible @triciaebarvia
https://t.co/HqmU3G190Z

[Lindsay Summers @lsummers28]

The @CRAreading is excited to welcome @colleen_cruz as a Featured Speaker at our Annual Conference this October.
Her breakout session, “Writers Read Better: Exploring Reading And Writing Reciprocity in New and Meaningful Ways” is intended for Secondary educators. Register soon!

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

Teaching Towards Independence https://t.co/9IteNVtsE9

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

@nycgov - when is the information going to be posted for people who need accessible spots to watch the parade tomorrow? With no ability to bring something to sit on making plans for tomorrow is tricky. The website just says information will be posted today. 😬

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

This week my Substack post is about fidgets. https://t.co/cP1eUn5Kny

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

https://t.co/jCL8OFIaQt

[I'm on IG, Threads -@sonjacherrypaul @SonjaCherryPaul]

Are you seated and ready for Teaching Dangerously? Surprise guests announced soon. Follow me on IG, YouTube, and TikTok - @SonjaCherryPaul @RedClayEd @BlackCreatorsSeries

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

I had such a great time - and love how this came out a week before the book! Give it a listen if you want to get a free sneak peek of the book. Keep listening until the end to see how goofy I can get.❤️🎧 Find it here: https://t.co/ydzR5T6jcP or wherever you get podcasts

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

I was absolutely giddy to get a chance to talk about Neurodiversity in the Literacy Classroom, especially focusing on writing with the Two Writing Teachers Podcast - hosted by the brilliant Stacey Shubitz and Melanie Meehan 🤗

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

Is Independent Reading a Thing of the Past?
https://t.co/JD4cmLHBHJ

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

There’s No Such Thing as Lazy https://t.co/z2LlyJ6pUH

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

It’s important to remember that we have neurodivergent students in every classroom and that they spend most of their school hours with general educators. Knowing more about neurodiversity can go a long way toward making our classrooms more inclusive and accessible. ❤️

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

In the meantime, if you are inclined and able, pre-ordering helps ensure the book gets as many eyes as possible on it. I’ve included some information on thank you gifts available for those who pre-order. https://t.co/dHZGgW4M85

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

🚨Cover reveal🚨 Please check out this amazing cover from the one and only @julzdesign that completely captures the spirit and energy of my latest book: Neurodiversity in the Literacy Classroom! Pub date: May 26th.

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

This book represents many years of study, piloting, and research. It is a total work of love. I will be sharing more about the book in the coming weeks.

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

My latest Substack post is up! https://t.co/VZAtBPXdvj

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

Today I want all eyes on the amazing @gholdym and her latest book coming out next month! Brilliant, joyful, practical as we always expect from Dr. Muhammad- but now she has gifted us with actual lessons that build on her framework. Pre-order your copy as soon as it’s available!

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

ICYMI: 2026 is turning out to be a banner year in education publishing! It’s also never been more challenging to get the word out about what’s available or to support publishers and authors in an economy that is not yet centering education. This week I am focusing on pre-orders.

[Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz]

I've started a Substack. Post 2: Distance Makes the Teaching Heart Less Invested? https://t.co/51LZBpnv0x