Representation in all forms and fashion is critical, thank you Google

“Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity” I may be on vacation but my heart is always in ECE mode! Quickly falling in love with this beautiful country. 🇿🇦🗺

Want to learn more about creative approaches for phonics instruction? One of our UM Teacher Education #methodsblock students would love to teach you a game that they created #ED410📚

What a wonderful resource Angie Trantham, thanks for sharing!

When “Dr. Will” is your substitute teacher we share the read aloud responsibilities. Check out these special guest reader’s at work📚 pt. 1 #emergentliteracy #earlyliteracy

When “Dr. Will” is your substitute teacher we share the read aloud responsibilities. Check out these special guest reader’s at work📚 pt. 2 #emergentliteracy #earlyliteracy

Over the last 6 weeks I have had the pleasure of reading and rereading 200+ new and classic children’s books thanks to my UM Teacher Education #methodsblock students. Now time for grading 📚

#EarlyHeadStart is on the frontlines of connecting families with the support they need during COVID-19 and once it passes. Tell Congress it's time to #ThinkBabiesandAct and invest in #EHS! zerotothree.org/covidaction

Congratulations and best wishes to all our CEHD graduates! Your hard work and determination to succeed is truly commendable. We can’t wait to see you touch lives in your own classrooms. Well done!🎓

Wednesday Reminder: Child care is inherently a racial justice issue. Fighting to #SaveChildCare is inherently a racial justice issue. Every day of the year. #BlackLivesMatter.

Racism has long existed in America’s institutions and in Americans’ everyday interpersonal relationships; however, research suggests that too few caregivers talk to children about race. A new resource offers caregivers a way to change this. buff.ly/3eszOcg

During a time when many universities across the nation are experiencing declining enrollment, the University of Montevallo is proud to see an overall increase in its number of students for the fall. #YouBelongAtMontevallo 💜💛 Learn more at bit.ly/3gxMCOV

Representation in education matters...“If a Black child has a Black teacher before the end of third grade, they are 13% more likely to attend college” -Kamala Harris

Back in my element with the BEST colleagues. If you can’t tell, I love what I do!💜💛

Humbled to collaborate with colleagues from across the state of Alabama to rethink, recreate, and develop the new Birth to Five Alabama Standards for Early Learning and Development (ASELD). Check out the entire document and my work for the Creative Arts standards. Link in bio.

✓ Wear a mask. ✓ Wash your hands. ✓ Stay socially distant. ✓ Get vaccinated when it's your turn. This is the spirit of “love thy neighbor.” Because in tough times it is our duty to look out for one another.

Get ready for summer science fun! Explore how the position of the sun affects shadows on the earth’s surface, then extend the learning with the accompanying sundial activity! (Grades: K-2) to.pbs.org/3bZZ1f3

What a great day informing pre-service teachers about the Alabama Literacy Act at my alma mater! Surreal! 🥰 Dr. Hooper was amazing to work with and we have amazing plans ahead of us to dive deep into the science of reading and the Alabama Literacy Act. 📚William Hooper IV University of Montevallo

It was such an honor to have Jodie Lawley from ARI with us today to discuss all things Alabama Literacy Act. Looking forward to a continued partnership to support our students! University of Montevallo @MontevalloCEHD UM Teacher Education 📚💜💛