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Whether it is a business solidifying and sharing its brand identity, a student crafting their college personal statement, or a start-up wanting to share a unique blog post, I believe in the magic of storytelling.
My official job title is Marketing Specialist, but I truly consider myself a storyteller. I craft language to bring emotion and experiences to life. I listen to all of the voices at the table, and synthesize ideas, creating a memorable moment through the art of writing.
I formally taught AP Literature and AP Language at the high school level, and now I work in marketing. In my spare time, I lead monthly virtual writing workshops and have attained a global audience. I write blogs and synthesize reports for an EdTech company. This last year, I published my first book of poetry, "Particles of Air."
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Savannah Staley, a Possip reporter, and former English teacher, shares ideas about engaging and celebrating families of ELL students in your school community. When you walk into a new community, what is it you notice first? A warm smile, or a familiar face? Or perhaps it's an empathetic response or access to helpful resources?
As the 2021-22 year progresses, supporting mental health in schools is becoming a growing need and priority for school communities. The impact of COVID-19 on our communities and families was not universally identical. However, for many students, it resulted in learning loss, technology fatigue, and social isolation.
Many learning communities want to build inclusive communities of belonging. And in the midst of a pandemic, the word "community," takes on a whole new meaning. Educators and school leaders alike are trying to meet this moment by prioritizing inclusive community in an innovative and authentic way.
From inside my classroom, I could hear students' voices echoing through the hallway with the sound of the bell. But as students began filing into my classroom, I quickly felt the unanticipated chaos of the moment. I was bombarded with unanswerable questions about school closing and the contagious nature of the new coronavirus.
The events of 2020 served as a catalyst for this year's Black History Month. Justified civil unrest in the midst of a global pandemic that disproportionately affects marginalized communities left teachers all over the country rethinking their own teaching practices, adding Black and Brown voices to their curriculum, and thinking about how to best support students, all while teaching the necessary skills and standards.
IT'S BEEN A LONG YEAR. THAT'S WHY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WE ARE CELEBRATING! We're celebrating Real women. Real entrepreneurs. Real leaders. Real style, with the launch of our holiday #TSCelebration campaign. We take inspiration from the women found in our Celebration campaign, and couldn't be happier to be featuring them for the next two months.
Have you ever received a compliment from a stranger just walking down the street? Do you remember how that made you feel? Have you ever had a friend reach out on one of those days that you were feeling alone. Or maybe you stumbled across a quote online that just sort of spoke to you?