What are some of your favorite educational memberships or social media accounts that help you continue to grow as an educator?
I am a member of ASCD and NCTM, but locally here in Arkansas I am a member of AAEA (Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators).
I love this one because it keeps me current and connected to policy makers and legislation that directly affects schools.
One of my favorite Instagram accounts is Counting with Kids. It gives practical tips and resources to help parents bring the math into the everyday lives of their children.

March is Women’s History Month! What are your ideas for classroom activities to bring this to life?

How would you plan a lesson for a standard about identifying coins by name and value

What are some ways you incorporate fluency into your daily instruction?

I saw this on LinkedIn this morning and thought about how powerful this was. The longer I teach, the more I realize that it’s about channeling the strengths that kids have both academically and social emotionally. Any a-has or connections that you have to share?

How to help build collaborative relationships?

Looking for some ideas that my 5th grade teachers can use!

What are some ways you’ve shifted students math identity in class?

I have a parent asking for websites to help her son with 4th grade math over the summer. What do you suggest?

How do you use AI to make your professional time more productive?

What curricular materials, if any, does your school use and why were they chosen?

How do you limit students from talking to each other on the carpet and from shouting out?

I have been working on adding some easy interactive 'apps' for parents to utilize when they are on the road so their children can learn basic early literacy skills. Check out the few I have started here:
https://www.ginapepin.com/blank-19

How do you include Science throughout your day when there might not be a dedicated block of time?

What are your go to methods for building strong, trusting relationships with your students?

How do you share info for families about Title 1 services? Here is an info graphic I created for our family night. Feel free to use!
https://www.canva.com/design/DAE7t7qNRao/UiPM_EZ-N4CKYziunQuyoQ/edit?utm_content=DAE7t7qNRao&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Does your school utilize intervention programs as part of their summer school? If not - what do they use- or what type of program is used?

My best advice to any educator is to SAVE YOUR YES! You will be asked to do all the things. It is important to practice saying no. I’m doing this right now ask me again later. Save your yes for what you are passionate about and it will never feel like work. I love literacy, equity & inclusion, and growing our profession. I save my YES for those areas and even when I am doing a lot, I am doing what I love! Write it on a sticky note in all your spaces to SAVE YOUR YES! Let me know how it goes. 🫶🏽

What do you do when you have a student who can’t get their assignments completed?

Break assignment into smaller segments

Allow extra time to complete

Break the work time into shorter times with small breaks in between

Provide their assignment in written form (as well as verbal) with examples of what is expected

Use a timer with small intervals. Have the student get up to walk around and check for completion and accuracy.

I am looking for some ways to enrich our high math students (NWEA MAP scores of 200+). What are some ways you enrich high students without completely teaching outside of their grade band? Any go to resources?