Holly Harris

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato A7: One key takeaway about curriculum alignment I would like to share with other teachers is that it assists in student achievement, so it is important to stick with the standards. #LitLearnLead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato A6: An implication for teacher professional development could be offering more useful PD that is directly helpful to the work that teachers do rather than the usual "adding tools to your toolbelt" that is always offered. #LitLearnLead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato A5: We can use technology to access the standards, resources, and district curricula. We can also use student technology for the assessments instead of having them all on paper. #LitLearnLead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato A4: Time is always the biggest challenge for me. Fitting in all of the standards in the time allotted is a challenge even when you don't have the slew of behavioral/discipline problems that arise. #LitLearnLead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato A3: Teachers' work can be evaluated and reviewed by their PLC, instructional coach, dean, and/or admin in order to ensure they are aligned. #LitLearnLead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato A2: Ensuring that you are teaching to the best of your abilities for your students. #LitLearnLead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@ChristineT5091 @HeatherCato I like how you use the word intentional. Yes. #LitLearnLead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato I am Holly. This will be my 9th year of teaching ELAR, and I'll be doing 7th grade this year. I couldn't live without my Flair pens! #LitLearnLead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato A1: teaching the TEKs or standards according to the YAG #LitLearnLead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

Yes, you're right that it is our job! New advances in education are always being discovered, so we need to keep up in the interest of being the best we can be.

[Talor Hester @HesterTalor]

@HeatherCato A7: I believe it is their job to stay up to date. They can attend pd, and continuously read and research. #litlearnlead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato I'm currently reading Six Scorched Roses, a novella in the Crown of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent . It's a romantasy (romance fantasy) series, and I highly recommend it. Broadbent is a fantastic indie author. #LitLearnLead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato A7: Literacy leaders can do what we do as teachers in keeping up. I learn about research, trends, and best practices through things like social media, Pinterest, TikTok, reading books, and talking to friends from other districts. #LitLearnLead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato A6: Communication can be through PD, individual discussions, emails, and posters throughout the school, When I was part of a literacy initiative several years ago, we did all of these things and had great buy-in. #LitLearnLead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato A5: A successful literacy leader should be knowledgeable, open-minded, willing to try new things, and understand both their students and colleagues. #LitLearnLead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato A4: In my experience, I've seen that the role changes as admin changes. Some principals will support literacy initiatives while others think it's a waste of time and holds back the specialists. #LitLearnLead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato A3: In a public school setting, a literacy leader is responsible for sharing their knowledge and pushing for initiatives that will improve the literacy of a campus. #LitLearnLead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato A2: It helps to show yourself being a real person to build trust. Be transparent when making mistakes or asking for help. Don't try to act perfect then let things fall apart. #LitLearnLead

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato haha yes. the tbr is never-ending

[Holly Harris @NoBookFaceHolly]

@HeatherCato A1: Leadership is taking initiative and using your resources to improve literacy at your school. #LitLearnLead