Educator, reader, writer. Wife, mom, Franna. Always marveling at the sheer poetry of life writing itself a day at a time, in the most curious of rhythms
“The best arguments in the world won’t change a person’s mind. The only thing that can do that is a good story.”
-Richard Powers, The Overstory
#AmWriting
"Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you are actually living"--Rachel Martin's wise but challenging words.
The most undervalued skill of our time is the ability to write.
In an analog world, talking was the main currency of communication and connection. In a digital world, there's a growing premium on the capacity to convey thoughts in text.
The pen is mightier than the spoken word.
Reflecting on the many facets of writing for the true, organic, vibrant thing it is. With love & gratitude, a tribute for National Day on Writing: #WhyIWrite @ncte https://t.co/UTtpbX3mIH
#G2Great PRE CHAT words of wisdom from Julie Wright
Side by Side Literacy Coaching: 10 Asset-Based Habits That Spark Collaboration, Risk-Taking, and Growth
Difference between using reading strategies and being a strategic reader.
Using strategies: making predictions, drawing inferences, visualizing contexts
Being strategic: setting goals, self-checking, rereading, acknowledging success
- P Afflerbach, Teach Readers (Not Reading)