For Meghan Hatch-Geary (Meghan G), one of the most important functions of literacy is to help us understand other people’s experiences and points of view and empower students to make positive changes in their communities. RegionSixteen bit.ly/3B8CIQh

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Volunteering at a home for autistic adults set Kristin Allen on a path to becoming a special education teacher. She taught one nonverbal adult the sign for the word “play.” When he finally used it, the feeling was incredible. Region 13 Schools Doug Schuch bit.ly/3S91vLa

Rochelle Brown (Rochelle Brown) grew up in Hartford, a city of mostly Black and Latinx people, but didn’t see herself in the stories she read. Now, she stocks her classroom at windsorct.org with books about people similar to her students. bit.ly/3BSktPk

Lea DiStefano (Lea DiStefano) not only makes reading, writing and social studies constantly interesting, she ensures everyone is on track, monitors her students’ moods, and makes time to talk privately with anyone who is having a hard time. bit.ly/3M60SQg

For Yizhi Wang, who teaches Mandarin Chinese at @AnsoniaSchools, it’s important to incorporate cultural lessons into her curriculum, from dumpling-making to learning ancient Chinese instruments to traditional tea brewing. bit.ly/3fGOPwN

To help open students’ eyes to the many cultures represented in Canton Public Schools community, Michelle Traub (Michelle Traub) founded the Canton Intermediate School’s Global Citizens Club, which highlights the diversity of students and their families. bit.ly/3rsQ4lN

George Schott, special education teacher at Stamford Schools, grew up with the Jewish tradition of tikkun olam—an obligation to repair the world. In service to that tradition, after retirement he got his master’s in educational psychology and began teaching. bit.ly/3VzK7kZ

November is #NationalFamilyLiteracyMonth, when we celebrate families who learn and read together. Learn more about some of the great CT teachers who work alongside families in promoting literacy: bit.ly/3jYqAcN

After 20 years, Katie Lopez of Meriden K12 still loves teaching first graders because of the way they engage with the world around them and absorb so many things so quickly. “They’re at an age where they love learning,” she says. Read Katie’s story here: bit.ly/3MZyn7z

Kim King’s initial career dream was to be a photographer, but now she gets her artistic fulfillment from helping her students find and develop their own creative expression. bit.ly/3DKYWdy @artroomhijinks

Teachers of Connecticut wishes a Happy Veteran's Day to all veterans, with deep gratitude to the men and women who have served our country.

After working as her school’s K-4 math curriculum specialist, Tiffany LoConte (Tiffany LoConte) is back in the classroom with kids, rejuvenated by the break & looking forward to implementing the many strategies she learned from fellow teachers Dr. John W. Barile bit.ly/3fw72gL

"The job has really given me a lot of opportunity to touch lives. I’m in this profession to touch lives. I think as educators we should be willing to take risks to empower our students, we owe the future that." - Marquis Johnson of windsorct.org bit.ly/3E47tbP

As band director, Troy Williams directs the marching band, two jazz bands, three ensembles & created two new courses. He not only loves sharing his passion for music, he loves teaching students to turn a passion into a profession. bit.ly/3sTrpaQ

We are excited to share our new PSA that celebrates teachers for all the incredible leadership skills they use to shape students' lives. Watch, share and tag a teacher to spread the love! ontch.org/3sfBEJV Brought to you by TEACH, U.S. Department of Education and One Million Teachers of Color. #LeadersShapingLives

Hello, #teachers of #Connecticut. We've been quiet and wanted to wish you all the best. We'll be sharing recent report information on issues affecting youth ages 14 to 26. Please consider following Dalio Education and thank you for all you do. dalioeducation.org/report

"[This report] presents a proof point and a demonstration of how P20WIN can be mobilized to better understand the lived experiences of our citizens, of our residents through data." Adhlere Coffy Senior Portfolio Director Dalio Education Opportunity Project ▶️ dalioeducation.org/report/

From 2017 to 2022 chronic absenteeism in #Connecticut nearly doubled. Today, 1 in 3 high school students are at risk of not graduating. See how this unspoken crisis is starting to get the attention it deserves by following Dalio Education. ▶️ dalioeducation.org/report