How can educators incorporate a student's primary language into the classroom? We love this informative graphic from 🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽!💡 #teachertwitter #ESL

Learning and growing can be painful ... that's why it's called "growing pains". But it's beautiful too. For all of my growth I am grateful to my guides. And I remember that it's nothing less than what we ask of kids all day!

Equity for immigrants is what got me into public education. To this day, I miss my kiddos from the Bronx who were making a new home in the States. Equity for ELLs, those who learn differently, and ALL learners is what *keeps* me in education. All Ts responsible for all Ss!

I want to be in Vygotsky's zone of proximal development. It's up there in my top 10 wishes. You?

All 8 billion human beings alive today are brothers and sisters. We’re physically, mentally and emotionally the same. We all want to live a happy life and avoid suffering and we all have a right to fulfil that wish. So, it's important to acknowledge the oneness of humanity.

Good news: I was diagnosed w/ three huge tumors in my uterus. It may seem surprising that I find this "good". But given the endless symptoms I've faced, I'm thrilled there may be an end in sight. If I have ever affected you positively, I ask that you keep me in you thoughts.

Things have been very hard for me lately, particularly health-wise. But this kind, sweet girl deserves a healthy mother. So I gotta keep on keeping on as hard as I can. If it's endless doctor's visits, so be it. #lovemydaughter #oldpic

I've always loved Mister Rogers. Just throwing some positivity out there today.

👥 Students who have #IEPs are not "special education students." They are simply students. They belong to every educator they have. Receiving a service shouldn't impose an identity. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL

This just speaks to me.

According to neuroscience expert, Dr. Patty O'Grady, "Kindness changes the brain". Of course it does. Kindness begets kindness. stand4kind.com/secret-to-endi….”

Two years ago today we lost my father. He was a wonderful husband of over 55 years to my mother, a loving father and a doting grandfather. He was an exception person in many ways. There's so much more to say, but I'll leave it at: he will always be missed and remembered.

Wow! So that's what it's like to literally feel the Earth shake under your feet. I hope everyone is safe! #earthquake

I posted this on facebook 9 years ago today, and was surprised to see it pop up in "memories", because I don't remember posting it. At least I'm consistent, cause I believe in even more today than I did 9 years ago!

ok, it's early but I can't wait for another wonderful summer on the Jersey Shore.