Kim Lavender

Vertical Planning…ELA block @mattelemsch #tcsslearns

Teacher Observation Tool Training…Teachers were very receptive and had great discussions during the activity. @mattelemsch @tcss_schools #tcsslearns

The Knowledge Gap book study kickoff led by our Reading Specialist Batrina Robinson. @tcss_schools @mattelemsch #tcsslearns

Matthews Elementary Local PD Day…The Knowledge Gap, Science of Reading, and Sound Walls! @mattelemsch @tcss_schools #tcsslearns

Dr. Edwin Nichols training TCSS teachers on Emergenetics. We are in for a treat! #tcsslearns @tcss_schools @mattelemsch @Ecnichols61

Awesome Experience!

Mr. D. Bennett and 5th grade discussing matter and mixtures. Students were engaged and enjoyed their snack afterwards. #tcsslearns @mattelemsch

Faculty engaging in conversation our “why” we do what we do as educators and house implementation. #tcsslearns @tcss_schools @mattelemsch

Great Retreat today....awesome presentation from Dr. Benner on SEL and great presentations from faculty members. Starting the year off on a good note! #tcsslearns @tcss_schools @mattelemsch @GJBenner @Dscott725

Great meeting with great Curriculum Directors! #tcsslearns @tcss_schools @mattelemsch

@pamliebenberg1 @Dscott725 Love it!

Yes, we got the memo! When you come to #TransformationAcademy it’s important to coordinate 😉 @krl1920 @Dscott725

Strategy Carnival stations...very engaging! #tcsslearns @tcss_schools @mattelemsch

Strategy Carvinal....stations led by Instructional Coach and Lead Teachers #tcsslearns @tcss_schools @mattelemsch

Matthews PD day....Transformation Academy faculty meeting....planning, providing, adjusting, and enhancing. We had great conversations about where we are and where we are going! #tcsslearns @tcss_schools @mattelemsch

Dr. Tashara King speaking at Hope Institute about the importance of school culture and relationships. Awesome job Dr. King! #tcsslearns @tcss_schools @Dscott725

Learning instructional content together along with a clear instructional improvement strategy leads to improved student outcomes. #PLCs #tcsslearns #@tcss_schools

Congratulations to Mrs. Lakida Hill for being the TCSS Elementary District winner of the Alabama State Teacher of the Year Award! This young lady works extremely hard and is very deserving of this award! @mattelemsch @tcss_schools

@sweltering11 @tomlickona @SamfordEd Awesome day!

How often is it that a person gets to meet the person they are actually citing in their dissertation?? Great PD today on character education! @tomlickona was phenomenal & encouraging! @krl1920 @SamfordEd Grateful for the opportunity! #charactermatters

@TyroneCHoward I’m so excited about your upcoming visit to Tuscaloosa. You are such an inspiring speaker and you keep it real! I can’t wait!

Leaders of Their Own Learning book study kickoff with Dr. Terri Bowman #tcsslearns @TbomanDr @mattelemsch @tcss_schools