Candace Pierce

Today is bitter sweet! It is my last first day of school since 1976! Every year since kindergarten I have either been a student or part of a school staff experiencing the first day! The excitement of welcoming students on the 1st day is something that I will greatly miss!

@DadEnvoy @rachel_hannon @MomEnvoy OMG! I ❤️ this! Little @rachel_hannon all grown up!! 😊

#Graduation weekend starting with our girl ⁦@rachel_hannon⁩ checking in on her journey of schools…⁦⁦@MomEnvoy⁩ you ready for this???

@BeckyAllenReads Is that one of my favorite "1st" graders?? 🥰

SO MANY lifelong memories from our author visit with Vera Ahiyya today!! Plus, we had some very special guests join us 🐨💛📚 @CowlishawKoalas @mariapwalther #204Reads #rockishaw

@MomEnvoy @DylanEnvoy @InsightGawd @ScrappyNJ @CleanX These are awesome!!!

Game day shoes 💜 let’s get it @DylanEnvoy @InsightGawd @ScrappyNJ @CleanX!!

Why not retakes? "We're here for learning, not grades." - @randyswift9

@h_o_hickman @RRaptorsfc @AlbertKnowsRec @Dirk8Bennett @ImYouthSoccer So excited for you Hannah! EIU will be getting a great athlete, excellent student, and amazing human!

I’m super excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my education and play D1 soccer at Eastern Illinois University! I’d like to thank my friends, family, and coaches for supporting me. Go Panthers!💙 #BleedBlue @RRaptorsfc @AlbertKnowsRec @Dirk8Bennett @ImYouthSoccer

When @MWwolverines students meet the fund raiser goal ... Principal @katie_kempski rides a flamingo to school. @ipsd204

@PatrickLeeTeach @fmscommliaison @mustangpride204 @sfredericks21 @WaubonsieValley @athleticswvhs @WVHSStipp #50 was one of my 4th grade students ... right?!?

@DadEnvoy @rachel_hannon @MomEnvoy Happy Birthday @rachel_hannon! Crazy that you are all grown up!! Such a beautiful girl you have @DadEnvoy and @MomEnvoy !

I can’t believe @rachel_hannon is actually 18 years old…how old are you @MomEnvoy

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Happy 1st day!! Can’t wait to see you all and enjoy lots and lots of books together this school year 🐨💛📚It’s going to be a great YEAR to be a @CowlishawKoalas!

Today IPSD teachers and staff had the opportunity to hear an inspiring keynote from Dr. John Spencer. Technology doesn't transform learning, TEACHERS transform learning! @spencerideas

Wonderful post from Genevieve Arcovio: Teaching Readers (Not Reading): Peter Afflerbach Discusses the Role of Motivation, Engagement, and Metacognition @genarcovio crrlc.lesley.edu/peter-afflerba…

HAPPY FREE BOOK FRIDAY #FBF!!! 📚🎉 🌧️ The Probability of Everything by #SarahEverett ☔️ "One of the best books I have read this year (maybe ever)." @colbysharp 🌧️ "A powerful exploration of grief." @KirkusReviews ☔️ "Thought-provoking, utterly unique, impactful" @sljournal

We recommend reading the latest post by @DoctorSam7 “My Side of the Story—a guest blog post by Dr. Jan Richardson.” Dr. Richardson focuses on allegations made about guided reading & addresses claims that it is not aligned with reading science. Read more: bit.ly/3NQqZMq

24 tutors w/only 3 students today! Spread the word to families with school-aged kids!Prevent the summer slide or get a leg up on school!Welcome new tutors Sana, Alex H & Nandinee. Check out the throwback pic of current tutor Timothy when he was being tutored by Lauren (as Timmy)!

OK diving into some self reflection about mathematical instructional practices in preparation for some @MWwolverines staff to get together and exchange thoughts and ideas after reading to talk about implementation to better serve our students. Thanks @pierce_edu for organizing.

@MrCookSchool @MWwolverines Excited to have so many teacher's interested in changing their practice to best serve our students!

Last Day of School Clap Out! Principal LeCrone going out in style in his yellow vest! Followed by Chetna Patel and Laura Gilbert. We will miss you! Once a Wolverine always a Wolverine! Happy Retirement! @MWwolverines @blecrone

@CSTeach2Grow @JSerravallo Do you listen to her podcast? It has been a great discovery for my drives to school in the morning. I have to listen to them a second time this summer so I can take notes!!

Summer has begun. Sitting by our pool and soaking up the sun and Jennifer’s 2.0. Small group is going to level up next year. 🤩🙌 Strategies until your readers develop automaticity. @JSerravallo