"Champion for Children"

Woman of Faith, Life-long Learner, Passionate Educator, Mentor, Animal Lover & Wife
Cornell - BA, Harvard -EdM, BKLYN College - MSc, University of Penn - EdD

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@NELA_NCSU @MrRobWeldon Best wishes Rob! I am sure that you will be an asset to the Lyons Farm E.S. community!

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@fpriddick Fran, this is a profound message! While I have been enjoying "retirement" there are times when "it hasn't been easy". The kids used to say don't believe the hype! Enjoy every moment of life and trust that God will give you whatever you need, if you ask and believe, to persevere😇

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@Bradley_byte @NELA_NCSU @TPierrie @cindymccormic Congratulations Lakeisha! Wishing you all the best!

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@NELA_NCSU Fantastic LaTara! Best wishes and continued success!

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@JesseHGore Jesse, you are quite welcome! I will take you up on your invitation!

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@gay_lussac @teachergoals May be true, but doesn't have to be. It is those other factors like amount of kernels, the shaking and attention given during popping that can make a difference. As a "pot" popcorn lover, I take pride in getting ever kernel to pop. Thanks educators who do the same for students!

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Congratulations Wyndi! Wishing you much success as you continue on your leadership journey!

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@fpriddick @Mrs_Dewitt @WyndiErvin @btaylorjones1 @BrandanLucas2 @NELA_NCSU Absolutely! When the graduates give back, they are "the gift that keeps on giving". Fantastic!

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@Mrs_Dewitt Kacheckia, it has been a pleasure to serve with God's grace and guidance. I so appreciate your kind words and know that you are a change agent that will always be a "Champion for Children" in word and deed. Many Blessings to you and the NCSU Principal Prep Program Class of 2022!

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@SoldbySardavia Sardavia, I have been giving shouts when I hear that some districts are doing just that! Learning from situations no matter what the cause is so important to growing and getting better. We must strive for excellence. This is an example of districts doing so.

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@JRichardsonNELA Jessica, I hear you! People create machines not the other way round. In this age of technology that advances so quickly, to keep students engaged, but also ensure that they are prepared for the future workforce, as educators in particular, we all must keep up with technology.

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NELA - Tweet #3 - Reflect on Hess’ video “Education Technology” and Edison’s quote in “Tinkering Toward Utopia” below. What connection(s) can you make to virtual learning and the pandemic?

“Faith in electronic pedagogy has returned again and again.”

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@PoperWhitney Whitney, I am right there with you! Reflection is such an essential aspect in all that we do. Understanding that to move forward means that you learn to do better is crucial to growing. Moving forward without learning invites repeating the same mistakes.

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@hkarns712 Heather, you are spot on! No turning back, but moving forward. Yes, virtual learning the way it came about was not ideal. However, now that we are aware of the challenges they need to be addressed so that the use of technology is incorporated into the "fabric" of instruction.

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@PalmerMaeZing Lindsay, wonderful message! It makes me think of the three most important ideas that I wanted students to takeaway: Understanding adult learning leads to effective PD which impacts school improvement. I believe great teachers with support from great leaders can transform schools.

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@CoachMD_ Melissa, I cannot agree with you more! People need people. Teachers and students alike need more experiences and instruction on using technology so that the value of it is not lost on either. Teachers will then be able to inspire students and thus, students will be inspired.

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@Brittneybtweet1 Brittney Mary, the operative words with technology are "integrated and access". As a person who is pre-internet, I am continually amazed at the technological advances that are forever being developed. So, that integration and access is critical to becoming continuous learners.

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@emilyLrose13 Emily, absolutely! "Both sides of the coin" for technology should have opened a lot of eyes to what it can and cannot do. Yes, it should be respected as a vehicle to provide a venue to have "school", but proper PD and instruction on its use is truly needed.

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@TabronTerra Terra, by investing in people I will hope that technology as a tool will get better for teachers and learners. You are right in that the tool can't "replace effective instruction", now is the time to think about how this tool is used more effectively and accessible to all.

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@BrandanLucas2 Brandan, hopefully we will do just that. Knowledge is and will always be a source of power. When it is used appropriately wonderous things can happen for all. However, if we don't seen the value as well as address the pitfalls, we are doomed to repeat "negative" history aspects.