This drum circle is a sacred honor in memory of slain MN State Legislator Melissa Hortman, at the candlelight vigil

Friends and I are planning a march in Cordova, Alaska!

Thank you @repgregstanton.bsky.social for taking a stand.

Tucson, Arizona today. Original projected attendance was 3,000 people. 23,000 showed up.

Educators Kata Solow & @callielowenstein.bsky.social urge everyone in the Science of Reading movement to band together to defend IES & reading research and to protect our children’s education. @standupforscience.bsky.social @thereadingleague.org www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/stand-r...

Calling all edu researchers: please join us & please spread the word. Time to fight for this work & funding & for all the students/lives it impacts! cc @matthewkraft.bsky.social @mpolikoff.bsky.social @chrismartell.bsky.social @dynarski.bsky.social @sarahpowellphd.bsky.social @natejones.bsky.social

Driving to Hartford for the first time April 5th handsoff2025.com

Hello Austin! The temp is making this Alaskan feel right at home! #austintx

I never fly American Airlines…but we clearly have different definitions of “window” seat…mine includes a window

I wrote an article all about Executive Function- hoping to increase the conversation on building EF skills, not “fixing” them. #edusky #southportcolab

Executive Function are your brain’s management system- enabling us to navigate life! #edusky

Received “Primary Reading Simplified” today by @suchmo83.bsky.social! At first glance- it’s a practical, teacher-friendly resource! I appreciate the PD questions at the end of each chapter—perfect for PLCs and team collaboration. Excited to dive deeper! #edusky

If you see this, quote with a flower. My final classroom as a teacher, we created a special flower garden to honor the memory of a classmate who tragically passed. Each student planted a flower, creating a beautiful space to remember and celebrate his life. Then, we filled the sky with rainbows.

If you are able to sign up for this webinar- it will be well worth the time!

Teaching in rural Alaska means bush planes and regular flights to reach “the city,” but bad weather couldn’t stop this inspiring teacher from presenting at the state RTI conference! A true leader, sharing impactful strategies for structured literacy in multigrade classrooms! #edusky #alaska

Even a quiet voice carries the strongest, bravest message—its power lies not in volume but in unwavering conviction. #bishopbudde

My pin apparently lost its back today…looked down to see the pin at my feet. It’s still my favorite! #bannedbooks, #read

I am an ally and an advocate- have arrived to march on Saturday!

Call for teachers to participate in online survey: My dissertation student is exploring the experiences of Additional Support Needs (ASN) teachers on using learning strategies in everyday classrooms. Survey takes 30 minutes and is anonymous. uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_.... Thanks. #edusky

Excellent information!

Saw Mufasa today…the dedication at the beginning to James Earl Jones pulled this 90s kid heart strings!

Was browsing Amazon and found a preorder for Julia Lindsey’s next book (which I didn’t even know was coming out so what a surprise!). Reading Above the Fray is an excellent resource for teachers- I anticipate this will be as well! It’ll be safe in my cart for 6 months :)

Chat GPT has revived a “Wild West” of politics- Alaska is a prime example. With a governor making “vampire duck” AI illustrations in official letters and a “Ed Commissioner” citing fake ChatGPT research for agendas she is pushing…let’s have some ground rules? 1. Verify what ChatGPT spits out.

Free reading resource- 120 phonics lessons. Excellent for older elementary students! It’s scripted, so it’s easy to implement for parents or new paraeducators! www.opensourcephonics.org

I’ve had the privilege to serve under great leaders and learned from great leader mentors. I’ve had to work “with” terrible leaders with an immeasurable lack of integrity and accountability. When I mentor future leaders- Day 1- I introduce these two truths and encourage them to model it everyday.

I had this book several years ago and had gifted it to a new teacher I was mentoring. It showed up as a purchasing suggestion in my Amazon- it was like seeing an old friend again! Direct instruction in reading…2006 publication still relevant.

I’m about to commit teacher blasphemy: Amazon Basics felt-tip pens are significantly better than Flair pens. There, I said it. Let the great pen debate begin.

Here is a teacher project to support- thank you!!

Let’s clear this list!! #teachers

I may be late to the game- but I just watched Out of My Mind—an excellent story about inclusion, advocacy, and the importance of using people-first language. While Disney added its dramatic flair, the heart of the message shines through. #inclusion, #cerebralpalsy

Please post your educator “clear the list” links to support or share! If you have a Donor’s Choose that is great too! Let’s drive some support for our classrooms! #clearthelist #donorschoose

Wicked was amazing!

I’ve been buying all the new options since leaving AK…some not so great. Wassail Punch being one of them. Not a fan. It looks so innocent…

Always rebuilding my Alaska world here in Connecticut. My favorite Alaskan artist, Amanda Rose Warren, just finished this stunning mountain and posted it on her webpage. I can’t wait for it to arrive to hang it on my bedroom wall. The anticipation!

I found my peeps!! Thanks @jodidevries.bsky.social

Well, here I am. Another social media platform to shout into the void. Blue sky? Who’s ready for slightly sarcastic takes and an unreasonable number of coffee-related musings?