Jenna Lopez

Doctoral Student in Reading Education at Texas Woman's University-3rd grade IB teacher-Research focuses on Multicultural Children's Literature

[Jenna Lopez @JennaL_MEd]

...See my color. See the colors of others and understand the racial prejudices that pervade our society. Even as a Latina and a POC, I can’t claim to understand the struggles that many Black Americans face. I see you. I hear you. I support you in making your voice heard.

[Jenna Lopez @JennaL_MEd]

I’ve been quiet on Twitter, but I want to break my silence and say that BLACK LIVES MATTER! It’s time to work together to acknowledge each other’s struggles and work together to make life better for everyone, but especially POC and those who have been historically marginalized.

[Jenna Lopez @JennaL_MEd]

...However the time for those antiquated views is over. We now live in an era where we have begun to see that the diversity of our cultures and races adds a richness to our society. The era of “I don’t see your color” is over...

[Jenna Lopez @JennaL_MEd]

As an educator, I do everything I can to highlight our differences in the most authentic light possible. America has long been seen as a “melting pot” where people have assimilated into the American culture...

[Jenna Lopez @JennaL_MEd]

Some ideas I had were Harry Potter, Holes, The One and Only Ivan, and a Wrinkle in Time, any one have some other suggestions?
I’ll be letting students choose by voting on their favorite as a class

[Jenna Lopez @JennaL_MEd]

I am going to take the opportunity to record myself reading a chapter book aloud to my students by reading a couple chapters a day and posting to GoogleClassroom. Any recommendations on good chapter books to read aloud to 3rd graders?

[Jenna Lopez @JennaL_MEd]

This is a bummer. I was so looking forward to presenting this year. At least I did a practice presentation at TWU last night

[SXSW EDU @SXSWEDU]

An Update on SXSW EDU 2020. Please read our full statement here: https://t.co/EcWpI1aBqV

[SXSW EDU @SXSWEDU]

An Update on SXSW EDU 2020. Please read our full statement here: https://t.co/EcWpI1aBqV

[Jenna Lopez @JennaL_MEd]

Got to see Angie Thomas speak about her work today!

[We Need Diverse Books @diversebooks]

“We wanted to portray a plus-size kid living her best life, with no apologies.” https://t.co/lvGJailnhv

[Jenna Lopez @JennaL_MEd]

Students were super excited to read the new Transadapted Spanish books purchased by the grant we received from @LEISDEF!

[Jenna Lopez @JennaL_MEd]

I came across this Pixar short today and I loved their inclusivity and authenticity in their creative process. Check it out: Loop | “The Making of Loop” Documentary | Pixar https://t.co/rQfJVrRiGK via @YouTube

[We Need Diverse Books @diversebooks]

Congratulations to the winners and honorees of the 2020 ​Walter​ ​Dean​ ​Myers​ ​Awards​ for ​​Outstanding ​Children’s​ Literature​! See the full list here: https://t.co/dVNYd5Axhs

[Jenna Lopez @JennaL_MEd]

So excited to present this year! Hope to see you there 🙂

[SXSW EDU @SXSWEDU]

✨🎉 Only 60 days away! We're getting hyped for #SXSWEDU 2020! ✨🎉

[Jenna Lopez @JennaL_MEd]

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[Jenna Lopez @JennaL_MEd]

I’ve been quiet on Twitter since our puppy, Jet, got sick on Thurs. He needed a very costly surgery & is recovering at the vet’s. We have paid whatever is needed to get him the care he needs, but the bills are adding up. The link to our GoFundMe for more info is in the comments.

[Jenna Lopez @JennaL_MEd]

Meet our new Scottie puppy, Jet! I love Scotties and the author/illustrator Mary Engelbreit often has Scotties in her books. Check the comments for a couple of my Christmas favorites by Mary Engelbreit.

[Jenna Lopez @JennaL_MEd]

Friday the 13th and a full moon! Thinking of all my fellow teacher friends today 😆

[Jenna Lopez @JennaL_MEd]

About to walk in to my last on-campus class of my doctorate! So sad because I love my classes @TWUreadingdept! I have enjoyed the discussions I have had in my classes & I have grown so much as an academic. Excited to begin my independent study in the spring!