Leah Ruesink

Early literacy coach & adjunct professor at WMU 📚 Lifelong learner, traveler, believer

[Leah Ruesink @msruesink]

Please join me on June 8th from 6-8pm for a private screening of the documentary, The Truth About Reading. See the attached Smore for details, including how to register and see the trailer. Save the date, spread the word! #MichiganLiteracy #MichiganISDs
https://t.co/qFDUd6pE64

[Leah Ruesink @msruesink]

📚Early Literacy Coaching Network meeting with two of my favorite authors and literacy experts! @GholdyM @JuliaBLindsey #MichiganLiteracy #MichiganISDs #barryisd

[Leah Ruesink @msruesink]

“Science (and social studies) provides the rich context for students to engage in literacy practices. In class, we must provide young learners something to talk about, write about, read about.” -Dr.Amelia Gotwals #MichiganLiteracy #MichiganiSDs #barryisd

[Mary Johnson @MaryJohnsonELA]

Great opportunity to have your educator voice heard in Michigan and an opportunity to earn 5 SCECHS. 🌎😁

[Leah Ruesink @msruesink]

Private screening for the new documentary, “The Truth About Reading.” You don’t want to miss this powerful and important film…out to the public soon! #thetruthaboutreading #MichiganLiteracy #MichiganISDs

[Leah Ruesink @msruesink]

“Psychological safety often starts with leaders role-modeling humility.” #MichiganLiteracy #MichiganISDs #BarryISD

[Leah Ruesink @msruesink]

Connecting with Michigan early math and literacy leaders around the “Organizational Practices: Connecting systems to research to practice”📝#michiganliteracy #michiganisds #barryisd

[Michelle Wagner @wagnerlearning]

While discussing "The Science of Reading Progresses: Communicating Advances Beyond the Simple View of Reading" by @nellkduke - someone suggested that we ask #ChatGPT to summarize the article in poem form... Still like the original better - but AI is amazing! #MACUL23

[Leah Ruesink @msruesink]

Great discussion on instructional coaching strategies and structures with @chrisvipondtech and @Erik_Youngman 📝 #macul23 #instructionalcoaching

[Leah Ruesink @msruesink]

📚Bringing stories to life with project based learning and read alouds #noveleffect #markertown #macul23

@AmandaFoxSTEM

[Leah Ruesink @msruesink]

Inspiring keynote by author and artist @austinkleon to kick off #macul23 🤍

“To be a teacher…and remain a student” -Austin Kleon

[Nell K. Duke @nellkduke]

All about kindergarten! On 11/29 at 3pmET, join @readingby3rd + @NewAmericaEd's new
#LearningTuesdays series to explore research + insights on how children learn best with
@Stand4Children, @BrookingsInst, @SEALedEquity, @Tools_Mind + @NYCSchools.
REGISTER: https://t.co/Z5s7LiqNff

[Leah Ruesink @msruesink]

@CCurtisGL @WilsonMellissa @wagnerlearning I’ll message you :)

[Leah Ruesink @msruesink]

📚Wyandotte Intensive Literacy Coaching Institute…a week of teaching students, observing teachers, and engaging in coaching conversations. So much deep learning and reflection! #MichiganISDs #MichiganLiteracy #coachingintensive @WilsonMellissa @wagnerlearning

[Leah Ruesink @msruesink]

Grateful to collaborate with other Michigan literacy coaches and learn from Dr.@meghankblock on the importance of interactive writing ✍️ #MichiganLiteracy #MichiganISDs #literacycoaching

[Leah Ruesink @msruesink]

Amazing day of learning and collaboration at our “Intensive Literacy Coaching Institute” today! 🙌🏽 #MichiganISDs #MichiganLiteracy

[Leah Ruesink @msruesink]

First “make-and-take” workshop on phonemic awareness was a success! #MichiganLiteracy #MichiganISDs #literacycoaching

[Leah Ruesink @msruesink]

“The goal isn’t to tell people what to do, it’s to help them break out of over-confident cycles and see new possibilities. Our role is to hold up a mirror so they can see themselves more clearly and then empower them to examine their beliefs and behaviors.” -Adam Grant

[Nell K. Duke @nellkduke]

⏳If you can spare 20 - 30 minutes, this is a great way to spend it: a good cause, an honorarium, and an opportunity to reflect. Thank you for considering!
Study: "Teachers' Perceptions of Children's Oral Storytelling Skills"

[Leah Ruesink @msruesink]

Connecting with over 300 coaches in the Michigan Early Literacy Coaching Network this morning! 📚#MichiganLiteracy #MichiganISDs @MAISA_ISDs