by smcneely | Dec 7, 2010 | Blog
I am in constant pursuit of objects, videos, and stories that can serve as a metaphor to open participants’ thoughts for learning. I recently came across the video here and will be sharing it with our Striving Readers Literacy coaches this week as an appetizer...
by smcneely | Jul 20, 2010 | Blog
On Sunday night I had a lovely evening with 5 delicious NYC friends. And so it goes, when we had chatted long enough about everything else there is to say, someone brought up the impossible question: “Sherri, what is it again that you do?” Sigh. We’ve been through...
by admin | Jun 25, 2010 | Blog
In my blog post of May 28th I shared an interview I had with a colleague who was just completing four years of work as a school-based literacy coach in a combined middle and high school. In this conversation we discussed her experiences as a coach and discussed the...
by admin | May 28, 2010 | Blog
End of Year Conversation With A Coach Part 1 The 2009-10 school year is nearly over. I am finishing projects and spending time in schools working with literacy coaches I support as a mentor coach. I have been reflecting on this work and considering some questions:...