So excited that one of our own @BCSTigers gets to learn from the guru herself.

Leaving a jammed-packed day of data and scheduling and looking at this sight just makes everything right with the world.

I am known for asking someone to "give me a second". One of the best leadership strategies I have learned.

Today, I took the time to steal away and read one of the books I received from @ncte by @creativelychrys. Whew, what a gem. Couldn't put it down. Read in one day, cover to cover.

TODAY... I SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDED my DISSERTATION! I am Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor! I overcame homelessness, section 8, all Title 1 schools, failing 9th grade, HS gpa 0.75, teenage fatherhood, and grade probation in college...Your past does not determine your future! Never give up!

Presenting with my Sister Circle on how our bond has built community and equity between us was pure joy AND we littered it with research. Ain't no sisters like the one I got!!! @ncte #ncte22

Great to showcase the students of @BCSTigers on a national level. Their writing and reflection videos were well received and praised. @AutummJ @ncte @writingproject #NCTE22

Media Specialists from Bessemer City Schools were excited to receive a selection of coding books today for their school libraries. @BCSTigers

Nic Stone is dropping gems per usual. Thank you Yoland Sealey-Ruiz for facilitating such rich conversation. @ncte #NCTE22

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Thank you to these authors for taking the time to speak to us. Sharon Langley @zettaelliott #ncte2022

@RebeccaPadinEL @AutummJ Learning Academic Vocabulary @BCSTigers @GreenwoodElementary

So excited for Dr. Tonya Perry. She is doing the work and the world is noticing.

Another productive and dynamic EL Framework PLC meeting @BessemerMiddle school. Thanks to @AlyssaRushton3 & @brenda_rumley and @AutummJ for making this PLC meeting successful.

I love what I do! Modeling small group lessons to help teachers meet the needs of “ALL” students. Many strategies for ELs will work for other students. Thanks Ms. Hines for your hard work and dedication to the students of @BCSTigers. @AutummJ @AlyssaRushton3 @brenda_rumley

Thank you Dr. Ayana Brown for leading us in another 2 day session of our CRICLM!!!

I spent my day co-teaching with Ms. Toney 4th grade math classes at Greenwood Elementary School. I enjoyed the joyful learning that all three math blocks expressed!! Glad Ms. Toney allowed me to come and facilitate in her classroom. We all are learning together! Loved it!!!

If you are at @ncte 2022 conference come by and see me.

Happy Birthday to the "BESTEST" Boss!!!

Pausing for just a second from my normal posting routine to express blessings for this day, as it is my BIRTHDAY! 🥳 I am very blessed and thankful for another year! #HappyBirthdaytoMe