Vera Woolard, Ed.D.

[Vera Woolard, Ed.D. @VeraWoolard]

@SurryCoSchools Congratulations @DrStevenHall !!

[Vera Woolard, Ed.D. @VeraWoolard]

DLI principal friends…I know firsthand the importance of adding to the body of knowledge of existing research studies. Please help us his individual…thanks!

[Deirdre Ingram @ingram_deirdre]

🎓 Calling All Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Principals! 📚🌍 I need YOUR voice for my doctoral research!

👉🏾 If you’re not a DLI principal, please help by sharing this post with someone who is!

Thank you 🙌🏾✨
https://t.co/Gkw4AMc6EP 🙌🏾✨
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[ACTFL @actfl]

We're thrilled to announce the release of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024, marking a giant leap in language assessment standards! Thank you to our wonderful members and staff for their invaluable contributions! Check out the full press release at: https://t.co/duBThtvb9i

[Melvin J. Brown, Ed.D. @SuptMJBrown]

In order to foster true transformational change, the mindset & mentality of those involved must also shift. Old thinking does not foster change. We must all work to elevate the work & cease being hindrances to growth. If we can’t support the work, then we shouldn’t be part of it.

[Melvin J. Brown, Ed.D. @SuptMJBrown]

In our pursuit of excellence, we should be our own best critic. Others should not be able to determine our worth. Their interests are selfishly motivated. Measured, honest, and genuine self-assessment is where our true value lies. We must never sell ourselves short.

[Vera Woolard, Ed.D. @VeraWoolard]

#FACTS

[Melvin J. Brown, Ed.D. @SuptMJBrown]

There are moments in life when we have to take stock of who we are & what is our purpose. Upon doing so & determining that those moments fail to meet our purpose or bring us happiness, we must make decisions that allow us to recommit to our purpose & happiness and change course.

[Vera Woolard, Ed.D. @VeraWoolard]

The best PD we can offer 1st year ESL teachers is to provide a first-hand experience into best-practices with experts within our own backyard.

[Vera Woolard, Ed.D. @VeraWoolard]

@ncsupers @DrStevenHall Congratulations!! Well-deserved 🎉

[Melvin J. Brown, Ed.D. @SuptMJBrown]

Our worth is not determined by the cavalier opinions of others. We will always face criticism, both fairly and unfairly. We must determine our own worth, however, by sticking to our convictions and leaning into the work. Remain focused and resist being dismayed. #MPSRising

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

11 Thoughts about Teamwork!

[Leah Carper @Leah_Carper]

This morning for #NCGASchoolday Representative @JohnTorbett and I visited Kiser Elementary in @GastonSchools ! We engaged with students who are prepping for their end of grade tests.

When we went into classrooms, Rep. Torbett asked teachers, “What can I do to help you?” (Excellent question!) I loved watching teachers smile when he asked that. He listened intently as they advocated for their students.

Here are some of the takeaways from our conversations with educators and students:

-Teachers are working so hard and using innovative methods to get their students ready for their end of grade exams. This is on everyone’s mind this time of year. It’s a cloud over the end of the school year.

-Students as young as 3rd grade are experiencing real anxiety over state testing.

-The tests are too long and have too high stakes for teachers and students.

-End of year testing does not tell the whole story of a student’s progress in a year.

-The teacher compensation schedule needs to be adjusted so teachers at every level have incentive to stay.

-Beginning teachers need more support: time to observe, prep, plan, reflect, etc.

-4th and 5th grade class sizes need to be capped so students can be successful.

It was a wonderful visit! Thank you, Wiley and Rep. Torbett for having me today! 💚

@ncpublicschools @theNCForum #nctoypoy #nced #ncgaschoolday #NCGA

[Vera Woolard, Ed.D. @VeraWoolard]

This birthday will be one for the books!! I just successful defended my dissertation. Best words of the day…”Congratulations, Dr. Vera Woolard”. Extremely thankful for the family and friends that have been on this journey with me for the past 2 1/2 years. Thanks @davidb_young !

[Vera Woolard, Ed.D. @VeraWoolard]

Congratulations @davidb_young!! Well deserved recognition 🙌💯🎉

[𝕄𝕚𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕖 𝕄𝕒𝕔𝕦𝕞𝕓𝕖𝕣 @MicheleMacumber]

Congratulations to @davidb_young! Thank you for leading us - & for empowering us to lead - in our mission-based work at @ParticipateLrng each & every day! #UnitingOurWorld

[Vera Woolard, Ed.D. @VeraWoolard]

@natytorresu @ParticipateLrng Congratulations!!!

[Vera Woolard, Ed.D. @VeraWoolard]

Congratulations @wch33!!! Well-deserved recognition 🙌💯🎉

[Bill Harrison @wch33]

Thank you @CCSSuptConnelly and the @CumberlandCoSch Board of Education. Humbled and appreciative. That building has special meaning as I started my leadership journey there as principal of what was Walker Elementary School in 1979.

[Cumberland County Schools @CumberlandCoSch]

Tonight, the Cumberland County Board of Education approved the renaming of the district’s Educational Resource Center to the Dr. William “Bill” Harrison Educational Resource Center.

[CJ Egalite @mister_equality]

Really excited to tell the story of @Edenton_Chowan and how @ParticipateLrng and @calmmindskindh have come together to support the #WholeChild

Join us in the South Room at 2:45 for this powerful @ncascd session!

[Vera Woolard, Ed.D. @VeraWoolard]

@LatreiciaAllen @NABSE_org I know your presentation will be INCREDIBLE!! I would be in the front row if I was attending 😉

[Vera Woolard, Ed.D. @VeraWoolard]

@LatreiciaAllen @klanemarion Thank you!!! I greatly appreciate your support 😉

[Vera Woolard, Ed.D. @VeraWoolard]

Today is a day that will forever resonate in my memories. My dissertation proposal was APPROVED!! Thanks to so many of my friends that called, text, and supported me along the way. Special thanks to @klanemarion for serving as my content specialist 😘😉