Okay friends — real talk. My teachers in the building hit a major snag with how to grade and post Tier 2 students’ Benchmark data . 😅 It was like watching someone try to solve a puzzle with half the pieces missing. So… did I jump right in and teach them in person ?➡️ You bet I did. 👩🏽‍🏫 Did I follow up to make sure everything finally clicked ?➡️ Absolutely. ✔️ But guess what? Even after the walkthrough, a few eyebrows were still raised and some puzzled stares lingered.

As educators, we know that feedback isn’t just a courtesy — it’s a catalyst for growth . Whether we’re working with students or colleagues, the timing and quality of feedback can make all the difference between knowing what to improve and really improving . In my work with teachers, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful timely feedback can be when it clears up misconceptions, strengthens practice, and invites real reflection. Feedback as a Partnership One of the most rewarding

March Madness for Literacy: Charles County Feeder Schools Unite On March 26 , Turner Elementary, Stoddert Middle, and Stone High—three...

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What is the root of racism? What are the barriers to true diversity in school? What would true equity mean for the world we live in? ...

I had the opportunity to co-facilitate an affinity group with Peter Bateman, Shelly Maldonado, and Joel Llaban of AISA. We introduced...

What does Equity in Schools Mean to Me? The current political climate may make it seem difficult to fully meet students’ needs in an equitable way—but should that deter us? At the heart of education lies an undeniable truth: every child deserves to be safe, loved, nurtured, and educated, regardless of the shifting prognoses of American education. This belief has shaped my work, not just domestically but overseas, where I sought to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and just