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This is my first time participating in #cyberPD. I was given a nudge from my colleague, Julie Balen, to check out this great community.
When I head back to school in August, I will be working as an instructional coach for grades 4-8.

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5th grade teacher in Dublin, OH.
http://readingyear.blogspot.com/

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5th Grade classroom teacher in Michigan. I followed along with #cyberPD last year, but didn't post much; this year I hope to blog more regularly. :)
Twitter: @carabellMI
Blog: http://cwegrzyn.edublogs.org/

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Hi all,
I am new to #cyberPD this year. I am a K-12 Supervisor for Curriculum and Instruction in West Windsor and Plainsboro New Jersey, #WWPRSD. My primary responsibility is to supervise novice teachers as they go through our four year induction process. I also plan and facilitate PD across the district. I was a classroom teacher for twenty some years and then a support teacher for mathematics before tackling this role in 2013. Our district Strategic Goals focus on student-centered learning, global competency, and the Whole Child. Each requires we teach empathy as well as perspective taking, and that we know our students and recognize our own implicit biases. My hope is that Being the Change and our conversations help me to share concrete structures teachers can use to teach into social comprehenbsion, and allow us to actually translate our goals into action.

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Hello all!
This year I taught my first crop of 4th graders. (The bulk of my teaching career has been with 5th graders.)
I'm looking forward to reading and thinking with you all. You can find me in San Pedro, California.
@jarhartz   https://jarhartz.com/

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Hi! I am joining cyber PD for the first time and looking forward to discussing this book. I am a library media specialist in CT, teaching K-5

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Looking forward to this month of reading, writing and learning with others o #cyberPD!
elisawaingort.com
@elisaw5
@waingortgrado4

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Hi everyone,
My name is Michelle Gillikin and I live in Chesterfield County, Virginia.  I will be starting a new position in just three weeks as a literacy support specialist with Chesterfield Count y Public Schools. Ths is my first cyber PD and I am very excited,not only about the book itself (which I love) but also to learn from all of you!
My Twitter account is @MrsGRead_wMe

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I think I've participated most years. It usually depends if the book is in my to be read stack and this year it wasn't. I had a gift card and thought about another cooking book or stretching my thinking with other educators about a bigger picture in education. I'm currently second game.  Over the years, I've taught K - 3 with changes about every five years.  You can find me at @mandyrobek on Twitter and Enjoy and Embrace Learning

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#cyberPD is such a great community! I’m looking forward to the rich discussions about Being the Change. Although I’ve had a variety of roles over the years, in the coming year I’ll be learning with 5th graders at Flagstone Elementary in Castle Rock, Colorado. You can find me on:
Twitter @msjaimes
Instagram @ms.jaimes
Or at my new and improved (I hope ) blog: https://theloyalheretic.wordpress.com/

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Hey y’all! I’m a Teaching and Learning Coach at a middle school in Johnston County, NC. I’m beginning my Doctoral Studies in August for Educational Leadership at UNC Wilmington. I have just recently finished Being the Change for another book club but I am SO excited to get more takes and insights on the text from you all! I’m active on Twitter (@hargrove_edu) though it doesn’t currently look like it because I’m out of town. Can’t wait to get started; I LOVE this text! And this photo was taken on a recent tour of Hunt Library at NC State University. SO AMAZING! #ncdlcn #shiftthis #booksnaps are some of my favorite hashtags. I tried to get twitter chat on student agency in January but it didn’t really take off. If anyone else wants to talk about student agency and efficacy in the classroom I’m all for it!

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This is my 7th #CyberPD and I love this community.  I'm an assistant professor of literacy at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS.  I was a classroom teacher and reading teacher for 13 years before moving to Higher Ed.
Twitter: @LitProfSuz
Blog: http://heartofateacher.blogspot.com/
Instagram: LitProfSuz

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I am a middle school principal at School in South Bend, IN. This is my first year trying this type of PD. Cathy Mere inspires me, so that’s why I am willing to try something new for me! #growthmindset.

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I am a retired elementary school principal who enjoys staying in touch with educators and classrooms. I am looking forward to the conversation about Being the Change.
My twitter : @karenszymusiak
By blog: talkworthy.blogspot.com
Instagram: karenszymusiak

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I've been a classroom teacher for 10 years, and this is my third time doing #cyberPD in the five years I’ve had my blog. I taught 3rd grade for 8 years, 4th grade for 4 years (concurrently with 3rd grade), 7th grade for 2 years, and this fall I will be teaching 5th grade, all at the same K-8 school in Wisconsin. Pfew! I am so excited about the potential for this book as I am working to construct and refine what fifth grade curriculum looks like at my school.

Finally, I am also a new mom (!) working to sneak moments of professional development (and meals) in between an only-ever 35-minute-long nap schedule. Yikes.

http://www.thelogonauts.com/
Logo / naut: word sailor. Logonauts celebrate the power of words and language. Join us on this journey through words, books, and geography in elementary and middle school.

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I've been a classroom teacher for 10 years, and this is my third time doing #cyberPD in the five years I’ve had my blog. I taught 3rd grade for 8 years, 4th grade for 4 years (concurrently with 3rd grade), 7th grade for 2 years, and this fall I will be teaching 5th grade, all at the same K-8 school in Wisconsin. Pfew! I am so excited about the potential for this book as I am working to construct and refine what fifth grade curriculum looks like at my school. (Because I teach accelerated students, I’m also sharing here on the middle school board.)

Finally, I am also a new mom (!) working to sneak moments of professional development (and meals) in between an only-ever 35-minute-long nap schedule. Yikes.

http://www.thelogonauts.com/
Logo / naut: word sailor. Logonauts celebrate the power of words and language. Join us on this journey through words, books, and geography in elementary and middle school.

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Hi everyone! I am a fourth grade teacher at the Hansen Elementary School in Stoughton, MA. This is my first time participating in #cyberPD and I’m glad to be here! My passion for learning is a 365 days a year journey, and my mind is always open to trying new things to enhance my students’ best selves. I am a proud member of #bookexcursion, write regularly to put myself in my students’ shoes, and am on a quest for authentic literacy experiences for the children in my care. This year, our fourth graders were highlighted in the May “Speak Your Mind” opinion feature of the New York Times Kids section.
You can find me on Twitter @MrsPalmer23 and on my blog: www.mrspalmerponders.wordpress.com
I can also be reached at a new email account MrsPalmer23NH@gmail.com Looking forward to learning with all of you!

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Hi, I will be teaching first grade this coming year.  Have never done CyberPD but am a contributor for Matt Renwick's Reading By Example summer book study on Literacy Essentials by Regie Routman.   I'm excited to explore Being the Change and interact with other educators to grow in my profession. You can also find me on twitter @ Ryanne_Deschane

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Hi! I teach 1st and 2nd grade language arts in Centennial, Colorado. This is my 3rd CyberPD. Looking forward to learning from everyone's thinking on Being The Change! Twitter: @cherjaret

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Hi there. This is my first time participating in #cyberpd and I’m excited! I am an elementary special education teacher in Michigan.

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This is my 4th year participating in #CyberPD and am looking forward to being part of this learning community. I am a Campus Instructional Coach at an elementary school in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas.

Twitter @celestecburns

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9th and 10th Grade English Teacher
This is my 5th year to participate in #cyberpd. I teach First Nations students and the focus of the work is helping students find their voices, so that they  can stand up to the effects of colonialism that they encounter in their lives. It's not easy work. Sometimes the message is perceived negatively. Sometimes the students are indifferent. But sometimes students connect deeply with the ideas and weave them into their lives. I am always on the lookout for new approaches to support the tough conversations that oppression, reconciliation, and self-actualization generate. I am sure Being the Change and this community will offer me valuable learning.

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7th & 8th Grade ELA Teacher
This is my first time participating and I'm looking forward to learning with all of you! My twitter handle is @eawhite2011

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5th Grade Teacher
This is my 3rd year participating in Cyber Pd. I love Padlet as a way to share thinking and ideas. I teach in a 3-5 school in a suburb of NYC. I am always looking to work collaboratively with other teachers on creative "projects" I can be reached through the Padlet, Twitter and my email mgoodman@byramhills.net

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Hello I am a 2nd grade teacher in Hilliard, Ohio. This is my first time participating and I am very excited to share and learn from each of you! My twitter handle is @chamberlainda

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Hello! I’m new to #cyberpd but can’t wait to learn from all of you. I recently moved from elementary to MS/HS ELA. This year I will also be adding a few FACS classes to my schedule. I will be posting on twitter @AmandaBuethe and this may also force

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Hi, I'm a first-timer and looking forward to connecting around this amazing book!  I'm a library media specialist in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  I teach students in K-5.

Twitter: @bytesofbooks

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Reading Specialist
I work in a year round building as a Reading Specialist. I work with student in grades K-5th. I have just completed my work for National Board Certification and am waiting for my results in December! This is my 2nd year participating in Cyber PD.
Twitter: @TroyF42

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I work in a year round building as a Reading Specialist. I work with student in grades K-5th. I have just completed my work for National Board Certification and am waiting for my results in December! This is my 2nd year participating in Cyber PD.
Twitter: @TroyF42

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Hi everyone!  I am looking forward to learning alongside all of you.  This topic is near and dear to my heart.  #cyberPD is one of my favorite professional learning opportunities.  I will be teaching the literacy block in third grade this school year (sharing a classroom with the math coach) and coaching teachers the other half of my day.  I think I've only missed one summer of #cyberPD.  You can find me on Twitter @jreaderwriter and I blog at www.raisingreadersandwriters.com.  I've been on a dry writing spell, so this will give me incentive to get back to blogging!

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So excited to join in to my 3rd #cyberpd!  I love learning and growing with this great community.  Next school year I will be moving into an ELA/SS K-5 coaching role (from a K-1 instructional position) .
You can find me on Twitter @mrsbaldi2 and on my blog: https://iblessings.wordpress.com/

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This is my 8th year joining the #cyberPD conversation.  I'm looking forward to the conversation around this book: Being the Change. The time is right for this conversation and I know I'll learn so much from all of you!  Currently I work as our district's Elementary Literacy Instructional Leader. This work provides the opportunity to work alongside classroom teachers, students, and literacy coaches in our elementary schools. I've taught K-6, Reading Recovery, Reading Intervention, and worked as a Literacy Coach.   Love it all!
Blog:  http://reflectandrefine.blogspot.com
Twitter:  @cathymere
Instagram:  cathymere1
Pinterest: Cathy Mere (Catmere, CathyMereBooks)

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Reflect & Refine: Building a Learning Community

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It's not what we know, it's what we're willing to learn.

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I am a K-5 Instructional Coach in Barrington, IL. I have dabbled with #CyberPD for the past 3 years. My goal this year is to complete all rounds blogging and reflecting with this amazing group. I plan to grow my blog this summer and #cyberPD is the perfect way to get restarted.

Twitter: @ElizaAliotta
http://learningteachingandgrowingtogether.blogspot.com/

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I am a literacy coach and reading teacher in Schuylerville, NY. I am delighted to be a part of this conversation around the important work of social comprehension. This is my first participating in #CyberPD. I am am the co-founder of LitCoach Connection with my dear friend, Shelley Fenton. Twitter is @LitCoachConnect. Website and blog are attached! I look forward to connecting with all of you!

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Our Beginning

Shelley Fenton and Krista Senatore began their teaching careers as elementary classroom teachers- Shelley in upstate, NY and Krista in the Bronx, NY. They expanded their literacy knowledge as reading teachers and then became literacy coaches in public education. They met in the spring of 2015 through a literacy coach co-op and immediately connected over their professional beliefs. Bein g the only coaches in their districts, they soon realized the power of collaboration in what is oftentimes a solitary job. Through their relationships and interactions in Professional Learning Networks, they have become more knowledgeable and reflective practitioners. They believe that collaboration has enabled them to become more self-aware and to consider different educational perspectives. Shelley and Krista share ideas and inspire one another to nurture their identities as writers. They co-lead study groups, professional development in Reader's and Writer's Workshop, and present together at local, state and national literacy conferences.

Where To Find Us Next

October 2018: Literacy for All Conference: Harnessing

Tech-Infused Collaboration to Empower Literacy Coaches

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Lit Coach Connection - Connecting with Mindful Educators

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Shelley Fenton and Krista Senatore began their teaching careers as elementary classroom teachers- Shelley in upstate, NY and Krista in the Bronx, NY. They expanded their literacy knowledge as reading teachers and then became literacy coaches in public education. They met in the spring of 2015 through a literacy coach co-op and immediately connected over their professional beliefs.

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I will be teaching grade 2 next year! (my first without a split grade class since 2002!) This is my 4th year participating in #cyberPD! I always learn so much.  I have been the chair of the Equity and Social Justice committee for our local union executive committee for the past 2 years, so I am always looking for ways to add to my teaching in this area.
As usual, I am having trouble getting a copy of the book.  Seriously...Canada isn't that far away!  :)  Looking forward to the conversation.  I'll be posting on Google+ and blogging at alotalot.wordpress.com. My Twitter handle is @LisaCorbett0261

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I am a kindergarten teacher in the NW suburbs of Chicago. This will be my first year on #cyberPD! Excited to learn from all of you! You can find me on Twitter at @jenwessberg

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I'm a 5th grade teacher in Wausau, WI.  This will be my third #cyberPD and I've loved it each time!
Twitter: @CathyVeldhuizen

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I teach preschool for gifted learners in Michigan. This is my third #cyberPD and I am excited for Being the Change! You can find me on Twitter at @Teacher_AWebb

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Second Grade teacher in CT. Received the book in the mail and am excited for all of the discourse.
Twitter: @Lmanny24

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I'm a library media specialist in Durham & Middlefield, CT in 2 schools. I teach students in grades PreK-4. This is my 3rd year in #CyberPD and just love all the learning. You can find me on Twitter: @jluss and Instagram: mrslussierlibrary. So excited to read this one with you all.

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Hi #cyberPD friends! This is one of my favorite communities to learn and grow. I've participated since summer 2015. I'm a third grade teacher in Farmingdale, NY. You can find me on Twitter @MrsSokolowski and my blog is http://couragedoesnotroar.blogspot.com/ I'm also proud to be one of the co-authors of the Two Writing Teachers and I'm the co-director of the Long Island Writing Project. Can't wait for our book discussion!

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Hi #cyberPD Community!
I am a 4th grade teacher in Portland, Oregon. Looking forward to reading Being the Change and learning from you all. Thank you for the opportunity!
Twitter: @jalldrinlanghus

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Hi all! I teach elementary gifted kids in grades 1-6. Since most of my students are in the middle grades, I placed myself here. I am an itinerant teacher traveling between 3 schools every day. I am also a writer and released my first poetry book for children this summer, Bayou Song with UL Press.  I blog at https://reflectionsontheteche.com/
Twitter @MargaretGSimon. Facebook: Margaret Gibson Simon
Instagram: margaretgsimon

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Hi everyone, I am Jill, a Grade 6-12 Literacy Coordinator in Fredericton, NB.  I have participated in the #CyberPD twitter chats in previous years and am looking forward to adding the blog component.  I'll be blogging at
https://marginnotes.ca/
and tweeting as @ShelfieTalk.
I look forward to being part of this learning community!

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Excited to jump into #cyberPD for the first time!

I am a librarian and learning support specialist for grades 4-8 at a private school in Philadelphia. I'm currently in an Ed Leadership graduate program, and I love connecting with other educators.
Twitter: @smcraige

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We are staff developers from Massachusetts. #CyberPD is so much fun. Can't wait to learn alongside everyone!
Twitter - @clareandtammy
Blog - Perspectices

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Amber Webb: Preschool teacher at a school for gifted learners in Michigan. This is my third #cyberPD and am VERY excited for Being the Change

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Hi! I am a grade 3 teacher, eager to start at my next school, ISPP, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia after leaving Kuala Lumpur a few weeks ago..
On Twitter I am @ErikaMVictor
My blog is www.msvictorreads.wordpress.com
#cyberpd is something I love! I look forward to connecting with this great community again!

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Hi, #CyberPD! I am a Reading Specialist at an elementary school in Massachusetts. You can connect with me on Twitter @DrLMaucione and my blog www.literacyonthemind.com. This is my third year participating. This group always stretches my thinking so I am glad to be back again this summer.

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Mary Ann Reilly
Between the By-Road and The Main Road
This is my first year participating in this learning opportunity. Looking forward to learning alongside others.

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Exploring the intersections between art and learning

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Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Greater NYC area; Twitter: @elainejuran
This is my second year of #cyberPD; I am not sure how I even found it, but am so glad that I did! My teaching was transformed as a result of last year's collaborative session (Vicki Vinton's book on "Deeper Learning"). I learned so much from everyone, and am excited to dig into "Being the Change" with all participants. Thank you!

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5th grade teacher at Carol Stream Elementary in Illinois.
I've never actively participated in cyberpd, but have watched from afar.
Blog: jerabeksjourney.blogspot.com
Twitter: @CSroom124

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First grade south gleans falls
Never done a cyberpd, very excited!
Twitter @coachdillon43

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DC metro area. Starting 5th grade at a new school in the fall after a 10-year stint teaching 6th and 7th.
https://mobile.twitter.com/LisaGScott

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K-5 Reading Specialist/Literacy Interventionist in the NW suburbs of Chicago
Find me at @litlearningzone
literacyzone.blogspot.com
It's my 8th year of #cyberPD!