Shellie Tolbert

Achiever, Maximizer, Relator, Harmonizer, Learner

[Elise Lovejoy @EliseLovejoy]

Reading is rooted in science, as it is not a natural process of the brain. Pathways and connections are formed, and by majority, this is done through systematic and explicit instruction.

When we know better, we MUST do better.

https://t.co/bNVFJT2zfT

[Christopher Peak @CLPeak]

I reviewed 22 states' lists of approved curriculum to see if any Heinemann programs met requirements. None of its core reading programs were on those lists. https://t.co/L5sG70tKWu

[Kari Kurto @MsKurto]

Keynote speaker @ehanford on dyslexia: it always starts out with a parent saying something is not quite right. The school says, don’t worry, just read to your child and it will be all right. From that point, helping a struggling reader is a rich man’s game. #EIE22

[Mandy McLaren @mandy_mclaren]

🧵 A tale of two books.

I visited a friend over the weekend. Her son is in kindergarten.

He brought each of these books home from school.

[Alexander Russo @alexanderrusso]

"Lucy Calkins had an idea about how children learn. And I think that idea was influenced by privilege. Her idea was kind of romantic... I think I used to believe this too." - @ehanford

Episode 4: The Superstar
https://t.co/cTzS05A86H

[Mandy McLaren @mandy_mclaren]

Looking for Between the Lines content all in one place?

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[Mandy McLaren @mandy_mclaren]

🧵 When I set out to report Between the Lines, I needed to learn about Kentucky's literacy landscape. Who the main players were. Who was connected to which group. And how national figures have influenced what's happening here.

This is what I found:

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Character counts! 🧡

[Dr. Julia Lindsey @JuliaBLindsey]

In July, two (!!) meta analyses about phonemic awareness came out. What does the latest research tell us about teaching phonemic awareness? 🧵 on a few important things to know:

[Shellie Tolbert @ShellieTolbert]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/aZr4wdb45X

[Shellie Tolbert @ShellieTolbert]

Congrats @DrBryanJohnson! @hamcoschools is so fortunate to have you as their leader.

[That Teacher Grind @teachergrind]

Bernie giving teacher on recess duty vibes.

[Shellie Tolbert @ShellieTolbert]

@jenfilomena @btrivelli Thank you!! 🥰

[Shellie Tolbert @ShellieTolbert]

Adding another degree to the wall! A big thanks to my husband and family for being my rock through it all. I also want to thank @btrivelli and @jenfilomena for being AMAZING principal mentors! Back to mom life for now ☕️🍼. #futureprincipal

[Shellie Tolbert @ShellieTolbert]

@wbarberic_us @btrivelli @jenfilomena Thank you! ❤️

[Brad Currie @bradmcurrie]

A1: I am proud of the upcoming Staff Inservice Day we organized. It’s self-directed and gives staff the autonomy they deserve #satchat

[Principal Kafele @PrincipalKafele]

Before you can become a great teacher of CONTENT, you must first become a great teacher of CHILDREN.

[Shellie Tolbert @ShellieTolbert]

@EllsworthMusic Happy Birthday, Lan! 🌸