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Making every moment count in education. We specialize in blended learning, differentiated professional development, onsite coaching, and extended learning.

Kingston, TN
Joined February 2013
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Schools are banning cellphones to boost focus But Chromebooks are still everywhere. The result? A tech balance challenge. - The Chromebook Paradox - 4 strategies for purposeful tech use - How this connects to chronic absenteeism Read now 👉bit.ly/kishblog52 #EdTech #ISTE
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The best classroom ideas come from people doing the work. 🍎 Meet a few #FETC2027 Classroom Leaders and get a look at the sessions they’re bringing to Orlando. Learn, earn CEUs + leave with strategies you can use right away. Explore the track: bit.ly/3Vu3y32 #EdTech
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AI is changing K–12. How can educators put it to work? 🤖 Join @dsdPD, Tim Belmont, @ksuding , and @JenWomble for a FREE #FETC webinar on practical AI strategies for teaching and learning. 📅 Sept. 29 | 4 PM ET 🔗 fetc.org/program/webinars #EdTech #AIinEducation
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Had a great time on Living East Tennessee sharing 3 practical ways to use AI this school year: 📸 SNAP IT 📚 LEARN IT 💡 PLAN IT The goal: AI shouldn’t replace thinking. It should support it.
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When @dsdPD is part of your beginning of the year professional development and she gives you time to plan your first studio #chefskiss 🤌 First studio launch for the first day of school. Explanation in comments. @PetroskyPirates #blendedlearning
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One teacher. 📈 133% projected growth. 🎯 81.3% of students met or exceeded their growth goals. Something big is coming… Teacher Excellence by Design™ #studentengagement #education #teacherexcellence
🤖 Made with AI
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Sustainable professional learning isn't about one good workshop. It's about building systems that teachers can use every day. #studentengagement #edtech #professionallearning
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Tomorrow at #CFISDDLC: Student ownership doesn't happen by chance—it's designed through systems. And the question isn't, "How do I run small groups?" It's, "Why this group? Why today?" Looking forward to sharing both sessions!
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Excited to be presenting at the #CFISDDLC on July 21! Engagement by Design: Where Students Own Their Learning Small Groups That Matter: Differentiation That Actually Moves Learning Sharing strategies for engagement, differentiation, student ownership, & small groups. #CFISDDLC
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What if differentiation was built into the system instead of added to the lesson? This 3-day checklist helps students: 📊 Use their data 🎯 Focus on priority standards 📚 Access targeted practice 🚀 Apply learning through projects Student ownership starts with good design.
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The checklist template shown here is available in my resource store for educators looking for a ready-to-use framework for Small Group, Independent Practice, Digital Content, and Future Ready Studios. blendedlearningpd.com/store/…
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In the age of AI, the final product is no longer enough evidence of learning. Grade the process: 💡 Brainstorm 🤝 Collaborate ✏️ Revise 🛠️ Create 🎯 Present The process reveals the thinking. #AIinEducation #EdTech #AuthenticLearning
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AI doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing initiative. Start with time-saving tools ➜ use data to support differentiation ➜ build toward personalized learning.
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Busy doesn’t always mean engaged. Compliance completes tasks. Engagement drives learning. #StudentEngagement #Education #EdChat
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Having trouble getting your students to stay engaged & collaborate with others during a station rotation? 🪑 Try rearranging your classroom furniture: bit.ly/3Lsj87Y #edchat #k12
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What student engagement actually looks like. ✅ Small Groups ✅ Collaboration ✅ Digital Content ✅ Student Ownership When students are doing the thinking, engagement follows. 🎯 The goal isn’t to keep students busy. The goal is to keep students thinking. #studentengagement
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Houston educators! Register for GEMINI workshop to explore advanced Gemini for Education strategies for the new school year on June 3 at the Cypress-Fairbanks Instructional Support Center! RSVP: rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/h… #GoogleEDU #GoogleGemini #TeacherTech
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As AI reshapes the world inside and outside the classroom, having the tools to guide students through it matters more than ever. 🎓TCEA’s AI for Educators conference provides practical strategies, fresh resources, and a supportive community for the school year ahead. Learn More: tcea.org/events/ai/ #TCEA #AI #Technology #Teachers #Education
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We talk a lot about meeting students where they are. Well, the same principle applies to professional learning. Generic PD doesn't move the needle, customized, practice-based learning does. I work with schools & districts to design workshop experiences tailored to their specific goals, context, & team, with add-on coaching & consulting options for those ready to go deeper. Learn more: bit.ly/46htb70
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The goal isn’t to use more AI. The goal is to use AI to create more engaged, empowered learners. What do you think? #AIinEducation #Education
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Excited to be presenting at the 2026 CFISD Digital Learning Conference on July 21 Engagement by Design: Where Students Own Their Learning Small Groups That Matter: Differentiation That Actually Moves Learning Looking forward to sharing practical strategies #CFISDDLC @tsepulveda
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