Mrs.Dess

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Reading counts! 📚

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

@s3Heidi @s3strategies Thank you for sharing so many strategies with us!! Can’t wait till tomorrow!

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

Knowing a word isn’t the finish line. The real goal is helping students confidently use new vocabulary in their speaking, reading, and writing. 📖✏️

#VocabularyInstruction #StarsStripesAndStrategy @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

Productive struggle is where learning happens. 💡
Students don’t need every answer—they need support, encouragement, and opportunities to think through challenges. The goal isn’t frustration; it’s growth. #StarsStripesAndStrategy @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

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Learning how to make brooms, making memories, and spending time with some of my favorite people—another great day at Stars, Stripes, and Strategy! 🇺🇸❤️
@KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

Hedi Boles once again blew my first two sessions out of the water!! So many strategies to use next year to increase engagement and my students writing skills!! @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m @passport2lead

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

KEDC Grants has knocked it out of the park once again!! 1st day of Stars, Strips and Strategy!! This is me learning to play a dulcimer. @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m @passport2lead

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

So excited to start this journey with KEDC grant's Passport to Learning. We had our very 1st session and as always Wendy brought the excitement with her and it was contagious. Here is to another grant and another year of learning!! @passport2lead

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

Added one more badge to my collection! This one means the most—it recognizes my ability to differentiate learning so every student’s needs are met. Every learner deserves the chance to grow, and this badge represents that commitment. #EdTechDifferentiation @KEDCGrants @KyCharge

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

So we went to City Museum. This is not a museum at all. It is an obstacle course for kids and adults. @KyCharge @MrsHoward_WII

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

Catching a bite to eat before touring the Missouri History Museum. This is what Recharge is for making connections with other teachers from different counties. @KyCharge @MrsHoward_WII #LeadingTheCharge

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

Just finished touring the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis—absolutely breathtaking! The mosaics, the architecture, the history… such a peaceful and awe-inspiring experience. ✨ @KyCharge

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

Yesterday was a wonderful day of learning! The Campbell House is a treasure! I have been to many historical houses but I have never been to one with this much original furniture!! @KyCharge #LeadingTheCharge

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

Day 2 of St Louis! Learning how the tram was designed to safely get to the top!! So here is a view from the top! Danielle and I at the top, and the Arch at night from our hotel. #LeadTheCharge @KyCharge @MrsHoward_WII

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

These two have hung out with me all week and building these relationships outside of school is important. Thank you ReCharge grant for giving us these moments that will sharpen not only our minds but our students. #KEDCgrants @KyCharge

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

Wow!! Learned so much about abolition and how a pastor named John G. Fee helped create change!! @KyCharge #KEDCgrants

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Learning about Alice Lloyd and her great contributions to Kentucky and education. @KyCharge #KEDCgrants

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

So today we learned about the American Flag and got to make this cute door hanger. Love this so much!! @KyCharge #KEDCgrants #OurGrantLeadersAreTheBest

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

Learning how to incorporate learning by telling tall tales!! I hopefully can do some justice to Bil Lepp and his wonderful stories!!! @kycharge #KEDCgrants

[Mrs.Dess @MrsDess3]

Charge is not only about the learning, and strategies. It’s also about the memories made and the friendships forged. @KyCharge #KEDCgrants