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Why I am thankful for my connections

It is basic and simple, I am thankful for connections because they make me a better educator and that benefits my students and my school. In the road to learning, there have been many stewards of knowledge who have been my fueling stations to follow a path to impact learning. Locally I thank my colleagues… Continue reading Why I am thankful for my connections

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Igniting Passion: Reflection of EdCampNJ 2013

“Some of the greatest battles will be fought within the silent chambers of your own soul.” ~Ezra Taft Benson I am a passionate person, often to a fault.  I throw myself into many a things with all I have, which confuses many people and at times leads to a misunderstanding of the motive.  Working with… Continue reading Igniting Passion: Reflection of EdCampNJ 2013

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#DyslexiaTech is Accessible Tech

2009, San Francisco, TRLD Conference (Technology, Reading and Learning Disabilities) When I was given the chance to attend this conference (sadly the last year of it) I was so excited.  I felt I was be given an opportunity to really start to develop the role of technology to support the learning of LD/Dyslexic students. What… Continue reading #DyslexiaTech is Accessible Tech

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iPad as #dyslexiatech

My students are amazing learners.  Seeing the growth they make each day brings a smile to my face.  They have struggled and yet have found the perseverance within themselves to tackle the challenges their learning disabilities bring to the table. For some time I have been building ways to bring technology into my building.  Some… Continue reading iPad as #dyslexiatech

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A Movement in motion~Dyslexia

One of my favorite cheers done by our cheerleaders @EHSSouthport is “Fire it Up!”  It’s catchy, it’s fun, and it’s my current motto.  I am fired up for the mission to bring dyslexia to the forefront of conversation, to get all students the learning opportunities and tools they need, and how as a teacher and technology coordinator,… Continue reading A Movement in motion~Dyslexia

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What if #Satchat started a school?

Preface: Collaborative blog by @Principal_EL  and @iplante in the spirit of #Satchat and #CE13 Every Saturday morning hundreds of dedicated and committed educators from around the world start their weekends with professional development at 7:30-8:30 am EST and 10:30 EST for the west coast version. Founded and led by Brad Currie (@bcurrie), Scott Rocco (@ScottRRocco), and… Continue reading What if #Satchat started a school?

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Connected Educators…what about Connected Students?

I love October.  It is a month of many of my favorites…Connected Educator Month…Dyslexia Awareness Month….Breast Cancer Awareness Month…oh and my birthday falls at the end of the month, but with a snowstorm and hurricane over the last two years during that, I will ignore that fun. I love being a Connected Educator and a… Continue reading Connected Educators…what about Connected Students?

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How Twitter chats support being a Connected Educator

As we approach October, Connected Educators Month, I reflect on the value of the connections I have made to others across the globe on my path to connectedness.  However, when I began this path, I had no idea where the road would lead. I recall hearing about Twitter in 2009 at a conference I attended… Continue reading How Twitter chats support being a Connected Educator

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Square Peg in a Round Hole

Prologue: I have to thank Ben Foss (@benfoss) and Ben Powers (@bnpowers) for the musings that transpire in this post, with a shout out to Jamie Martin (@ATKSMan) for being an wealth of information.   I have two passions in what I do, working with kids with learning disabilities/dyslexia and technology. It was only in… Continue reading Square Peg in a Round Hole