LoriJSpruiell

Title I Specialist, UCPS. B.S. in Elementary Ed, UNCC. M.Ed. in Child and Family Studies, UNCC. Passionate about Early Ed and SEL

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

@UCPSNC PreK uses the Preschool Pyramid Model framework to promote social/emotional competence in our youngest Ss.Many of the components could be helpful in gr K-12. Would love to have discussion/ how this could look at other age levels. @ucpspreschool @UMatterinUCPS @AGHoulihan

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

“Social-emotional skills deserve the same focus as math or reading—but many schools still value compliance over connection.” @UCPSNC @AGHoulihan @blaise05 @Hemalalwani3 @SusanRodgersS4 #AdolescenceNetflix https://t.co/zYLiLpaPWw

[Sardis Elementary School @SardisESNC]

Congratulations to Tammy Brink and her team: Shelia Laney & Kaylee Duke, for becoming Pyramid Model certified!!💯🌟🎉 These ladies work together to make a huge impact for PreK students! Way to go! @kellylmarks54 @AGHoulihan @UCPSNC @boatcandice @matjarash

[Union County Public Schools @UCPSNC]

Reminder: Registration for Pre-K Scholars is open, including Title I Pre-K (application deadline is March 15). Learn more and apply: https://t.co/LG7NJre9H7 @AGHoulihan

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

Pyramid Model helps teachers know how to explicitly teach problem solving skills to young children, from identifying there is a problem to evaluating if a solution worked. One of UCPS Portrait of a Graduate qualities! @UCPSNC @AGHoulihan @blaise05 @SusanRodgersS4 @Hemalalwani3

[Sardis Elementary School @SardisESNC]

Thank you to our UCPS PreK Department for investing in our Kindergarten teachers! 💯 Enhancing our practice of building specific and clear routines for young learners. Targeting teacher clarity. 🙌🏼💫 @kellylmarks54 @AGHoulihan @UCPSNC @boatcandice @matjarash

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

Title I PreK Ss in Mrs. Foy’s class @RockyRiverESNC are studying Clothing! Sorting laundry for the washer/dryer (Math/Science), hanging clothes on clothesline (Fine motor=pre-writing) & ironing. Learning through engaging experiences! @UCPSNC @AGHoulihan @blaise05 @Hemalalwani3

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

Forming Connections: Functional Brain Connectivity is Associated With Executive Functioning Abilities in Early Childhood - Kelsey - 2025 - Developmental Science - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/ray9SW1caR

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

This is powerful!

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

Happy teachers build thriving schools. Leadership is about trust, time, and support. When we focus on their well-being, everyone wins.

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

Super proud of the hard work these teachers put in to help our youngest learners!

[Sardis Elementary School @SardisESNC]

Ms. Ross & Mrs. Crump were honored today for becoming a Pyramid Model classroom! CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!🌟💫💯 #LeadingWithPurpose @kellylmarks54 @AGHoulihan @UCPSNC @boatcandice

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

Why is PreK an essential investment? “school readiness skills @ age 4 have long-term influence on academic performance in elem school & socioemotional skills are an important component of school readiness.” @UCPSNC @AGHoulihan @blaise05 @SusanRodgersS4
https://t.co/YcDOFJzFz4

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

Ms Huntley’s Title I PreK Ss @WingateESNC are studying about Balls! They learned how to make different ramps to roll balls down, how balls can roll & bounce, & graphed favorite balls. Using interests of Ss to explore & investigate! @UCPSNC @AGHoulihan @blaise05 @SusanRodgersS4

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

The Title I PreK students @WalterBickettES working on so many skills through play! Problem solving, friendship skills, communication skills, and more! I see the kids are making sure Ms. Streater doesn’t go hungry 😍 @UCPSNC @AGHoulihan @SusanRodgersS4 @blaise05

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

Title I PreK students @RockRestESNC practicing Portrait of a Graduate skills: I see resilient problem solvers, key contributors, innovative leaders, skilled collaborators & effective communicators! @UCPSNC @AGHoulihan @UCPSCFTEAM @SusanRodgersS4 @blaise05

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

Title I PreK students @MarshvilleESNC working on literacy skills! Using songs to develop listening skills, painting and small toys to work on fine motor strength, & dramatic play to work on oral language development! @UCPSNC @UCPSCFTEAM @AGHoulihan @SusanRodgersS4 @blaise05

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

It’s vital that we focus on social/emotional devel in early years. Why? “Social-emotional skills are closely linked to academic success.” Also linked to @UCPSNC Portrait of Graduate skills! @AGHoulihan @SusanRodgersS4 @blaise05

https://t.co/g7NpKyFny3

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

Read about Universal pre-K: The long-term benefits that exceed short-term costs- it’s a worthwhile investment! https://t.co/Pwmq6ZBhzx @UCPSNC @AGHoulihan @SusanRodgersS4 @blaise05

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

“It is critically important that preschool and kindergarten teachers are intentional about teaching social and
emotional skills and intervening when there is challenging behavior.”
https://t.co/hYQFyCx0MR
@UCPSNC @AGHoulihan @blaise05 @SusanRodgersS4

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

Students in Mrs Foy’s Title I PreK class @RockyRiverESNC engaged in their Tree study! Finding critters in the “forest”, roasting mmallows, building a forest @ the sand table, & using animal prints as markers in line! @UCPSNC @AGHoulihan @SusanRodgersS4 @blaise05

[LoriJSpruiell @matjarash]

There are so many reasons to support PreK programs! Here’s another one: Universal Pre-K Among the Most Effective Labor Market Policies, Study Finds @The74 https://t.co/GQHtO5zWdA @UCPSNC @AGHoulihan @UCPSFamilies