I get to guide learners identified for talent development on Fridays. We are integrating ELA with TD this year so after reading Owl Moon, we practiced “trudging” through the snow to learn a new vocabulary word! They are excited to do their #BlackwellBest & grow their brains!

Our kinders are working hard to learn how to use their reading finger to read letter sounds across a page. Proud of the work these early learners & their teachers are putting in to build foundational reading skills through structured literacy practices! #cobbearlylearning

First grade talent development is all about thinking outside the box. These two crews are working hard to grow their brains! Proud of them for working through tough tasks and supporting each other. #lovetothinkhere #BlackwellBest

Today and every day, we remember those who lost their lives, the brave who served, and all who continue to carry on. Standing united this #PatriotDay 🇺🇸

Excited and honored to be part of the “making it happen” in Cobb County Schools through LEI and ELA initiatives. Great things continue to happen in Cobb because of forward thinking. This is the best place to teach, lead, and learn! Ashley Kennedy, Ed.D Denise Osborn Dr. Kristen Killian

Received this artwork today from a student who struggles with reading & even more, self-confidence. But? With explicit instruction, his confidence is increasing & he smiles coming to reading groups now. This is my why! #BlackwellBest #cobbearlylearning

LEI 2025! We had a great day with teachers from Blackwell Elementary, Keheley Comets, Nicholson Elementary, Cheatham Hill & Addison collaborating and learning about content integration, new ELA standards, and writing in the kindergarten classroom! #cobbearlylearning #ENGAGECOBB

Kindergarten rocks! We kicked off a new semester by learning about short & long vowels. Students loved seeing their mouth change with each sound in mirrors. We even identified the symbols on our read sheet to vocalize the vowel sounds. So proud! #cobbearlylearning #BlackwellBest

My heart! I taught the alphabet king story to my K classes a couple weeks ago and in groups today, my friend noticed vowel e escaping the gate to say his long vowel sound in the word she. #BlackwellBest #cobbearlylearning

It was a great day presenting at Blackwell with Chalker and Bells Ferry for Learning Engagement Institute! Loved being paired with these two ladies! #engageCobb

It was a Saturday spent visiting Cobb County Schools high schools. First, Kell High School for a race and then Walton High for the elementary science Olympiad. Our district has great opportunities for students during the week and on weekends!

Thank you Reading is Essential for choosing me as a REAP Rockstar! What a great surprise to finish out the week!

Today kicked off my 5th SLQ! So happy to be Surfing into SLQ at Mount Bethel! It’s going to be a great learning experience for our Cobb County Schools students!

It’s the second week of school but you’d think these teachers and students have been here longer with the way they are implementing Cobb County Schools new tier 1 resources! First and 4th grades are rocking Wonders! Dr. Kristen Killian Cobb ELA

So much good is happening during the 2-hour uninterrupted literacy block in 4th grade! Reviewing phonics skills, self-assessments, and eager hands to participate in realistic fiction conversations. I’m enjoying my time with these excited learners! Cobb ELA

Wonders in first grade is rocking and rolling!! These students are thriving with their new tier 1 resources. Cobb ELA #cobbearlylearning

Proud of this student and his interpretation of interact for the prefix inter-! What a way to show his #BlackwellBest!