Kim Lavender

Principal of Matthews Elementary

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

Vertical Planning…ELA block
@mattelemsch #tcsslearns

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

Teacher Observation Tool Training…Teachers were very receptive and had great discussions during the activity. @mattelemsch @tcss_schools #tcsslearns

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

The Knowledge Gap book study kickoff led by our Reading Specialist Batrina Robinson. @tcss_schools @mattelemsch #tcsslearns

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

Matthews Elementary Local PD Day…The Knowledge Gap, Science of Reading, and Sound Walls! @mattelemsch @tcss_schools #tcsslearns

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

Dr. Edwin Nichols training TCSS teachers on Emergenetics. We are in for a treat! #tcsslearns @tcss_schools @mattelemsch @Ecnichols61

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

Awesome Experience!

[Genea Monroe @gtmonroe1999]

I graduated from the Educator Workforce Academy today! WOW is great! @westalworks @tcss_schools

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

Mr. D. Bennett and 5th grade discussing matter and mixtures. Students were engaged and enjoyed their snack afterwards. #tcsslearns @mattelemsch

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

Faculty engaging in conversation our “why” we do what we do as educators and house implementation. #tcsslearns @tcss_schools @mattelemsch

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

Great Retreat today....awesome presentation from Dr. Benner on SEL and great presentations from faculty members. Starting the year off on a good note! #tcsslearns @tcss_schools @mattelemsch @GJBenner @Dscott725

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

Great meeting with great Curriculum Directors! #tcsslearns @tcss_schools @mattelemsch

[Dr. Pamela Ray Liebenberg @mapeducate]

Yes, we got the memo! When you come to #TransformationAcademy it’s important to coordinate 😉 @krl1920 @Dscott725

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

@pamliebenberg1 @Dscott725 Love it!

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

Strategy Carnival stations...very engaging! #tcsslearns @tcss_schools @mattelemsch

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

Strategy Carvinal....stations led by Instructional Coach and Lead Teachers #tcsslearns @tcss_schools @mattelemsch

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

Matthews PD day....Transformation Academy faculty meeting....planning, providing, adjusting, and enhancing. We had great conversations about where we are and where we are going! #tcsslearns @tcss_schools @mattelemsch

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

Dr. Tashara King speaking at Hope Institute about the importance of school culture and relationships. Awesome job Dr. King! #tcsslearns @tcss_schools @Dscott725

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

Learning instructional content together along with a clear instructional improvement strategy leads to improved student outcomes. #PLCs #tcsslearns #@tcss_schools

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

Congratulations to Mrs. Lakida Hill for being the TCSS Elementary District winner of the Alabama State Teacher of the Year Award! This young lady works extremely hard and is very deserving of this award! @mattelemsch @tcss_schools

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

@sweltering11 @tomlickona @SamfordEd Awesome day!

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

@TyroneCHoward I’m so excited about your upcoming visit to Tuscaloosa. You are such an inspiring speaker and you keep it real! I can’t wait!

[Kim Lavender @krl1920]

Leaders of Their Own Learning book study kickoff with Dr. Terri Bowman #tcsslearns @TbomanDr @mattelemsch @tcss_schools