To the mamas who raised us, loved us, held it down—and still manage to fix everything with a hug: we see you, we love you, we thank you. Happy Mother’s Day to the real MVPs.

#AERA2025 was amazing! I got to share my research; catch up with old colleagues and friends; and make new connections. Thank you to everyone who voted for my Shark tank proposal. I did not win but I am glad you all got to see my research and support the work I do.. Thank you! 😊

Go vote for @temioni7.bsky.social ‘s AERA shark tank video!! You can log in via Google for easy voting!

One day before my shark tank final competition. Please vote for my proposal here: Process takes about 3 minutes or less 1. Visit the Shark Tank 2025 Polling website at blackandbelonging.com/polls 2. Sign up for a free account or log in using your Google credentials. 3. Vote for my proposal video. 🙏

Thanks Dr L! 🙏 Please vote for my research proposal with these steps: 1. Visit the Shark Tank 2025 Polling website at blackandbelonging.com/polls 2. Sign up for a free account or log in using your Google credentials. 3. Vote for my Shark Tank Finalist video. Takes about 2/3 minutes. Thank you!!

"You’ve probably heard the phrase “correlation isn’t causation,” but what does that really mean?" Questions to ask: 1. Does the study have a control or comprehension group? 2. Does the study account for group differences? www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...

March 2025 DIV C GSC Newsletter is here! 📢 Inside this issue: Grad Student Spotlights Shark Tank 2025 – April 24! Job Market Workshop @ AERA – April 23 (limited spots!) Spring Writing Groups Submit your accomplishments! 📩 Read now: tinyurl.com/DivCGradMarc... 📲 Follow us: @aeradivcgrad.bsky.social

After a week of learning, sharing research, and reconnecting with friends and colleagues, Chicago welcomed me back with classic windy weather. Grateful to everyone who stopped by to chat about writing instruction for ESN students. Until next year! #CEC2025

As the horrors persist, so do my celebrations of the good stuff. I submitted my first practitioner article from my early career grant today. Here's to using federal dollars to make things better for kids with disabilities. It's my favorite. #AcademicSky #EduSky

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Amid the barrage of actions directly against research to support students with disabilities, it feels more important than ever to celebrate the work we can do right now. Yesterday we submitted a manuscript, and today we got an acceptance. I'm celebrating with pho and sledding.

Thank you so much, Dr. L! I’m beyond grateful for this opportunity and your mentorship. Excited for the Shark Tank finals at AERA! 🎉 #AERA2025

I was selected omggggg!!!! 💃💃💃💃💃 I am a finalist for the @aeradivcgrad.bsky.social ‘Shark Tank’ competition. So excited and honored!!!

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This was a big part of my brain at the end of grad school: what if I get a faculty job and never have a research idea again? I was amazed when I realized that the limitations section of my dissertation was a chest freezer of research ideas for future Esther to explore.

I just submitted a proposal that took so much time and energy. I really hope I get selected. I don’t know how I would handle a rejection after investing so much time!!!!😭😭🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

Happy to be here!!!! Thanks for the welcome 😊😊

Thanks Dr L! Always grateful for your mentorship and guidance.

Success!