Knox County Schools: Elementary Literacy Department
Joined July 2023
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KCS Literacy retweeted
27 Mar 2025
Bearden Elementary welcomed Riley the Reading Raccoon for #LiteracyMonth, showcasing exceptional K-2 reading instruction! π Thank you to @TNedu for recognizing our students and educators for their commitment to literacy.
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22 Feb 2025
π¬ Rehearsing lessonsβ¦on a Saturday?! You bet! We are so grateful for this group of literacy leaders who are committed to the KCS vision that literacy is a deserved right for ALL students.
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22 Feb 2025
This weekend rounded out the completion of the 2024-2025 Elementary Literacy Bootcamp. These educators modeled a continuous improvement mindset and grew as literacy leaders! @KnoxSchools
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9 Dec 2024
Literacy leaders from KCS had the pleasure and honor of presenting at #learnfwd24! We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication to literacy success!
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9 Nov 2024
Literacy is a deserved right, and we are proud of our Lonsdale teachers prioritizing small group foundational literacy instruction! @MrSmith_LES
8 Nov 2024
Teachers across all grade levels at Lonsdale have been super focused on strengthening their small group routines to meet the needs of their students, and we know their hard work is going to pay off in big ways! ππ
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28 Oct 2024
Inspired by the dedication of these teachers, coaches, and principals who spent Saturday learning about syllables, practicing lessons, and discussing alignment of instructional routines across K-3! πβοΈ #elbc24 #deservedright
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2 Oct 2024
Great job @ABESCardinals! Strong foundational literacy instruction is key for student reading success!
1 Oct 2024
Providing an explicit model for the phonological awareness portion of the lesson means these @ABESCardinals 1st grade teachers practice what that sounds like in order to internalize high-leverage teacher moves anchored in the science of reading #successforall π #region4
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2 Oct 2024
Great work @CopperRidge1! Together we can ensure all students are skilled readers!
Itβs always a great day of learning @CopperRidge1 when the incomparable Krista Lee leads our PLCs. Lesson Internalization Intellectual Preparation = Strong Tier 1 Instruction. #cougarstrong #Region4 #accessforall @erinphillipstn @CWhite_KCS @adpark3737 @shawnsmith85
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KCS Literacy retweeted
6 Aug 2024
π‘KEF is opening the Fall 2024 Priority Based Grant Cycle this month! πIf you have an innovative concept that can transform education, please apply! @KnoxSchools educators, schools, and district departments are eligible to apply for funding to navigate beyond expectations. ππ
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3 Aug 2024
We love to see our people excited about literacy! @TamiLuttrell @AdamsAtGMA, we truly appreciate your literacy leadership! #literacyisadeservedright
3 Aug 2024
Itβs a great morning when you get to spend it talking literacy with someone just as passionate about it as you are @AdamsAtGMA
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KCS Literacy retweeted
10 Jul 2024
Early Literacy Boot Camp 24-25 was a huge success! Iβm incredibly grateful for the KCS Literacy team and their abundant knowledge and passion! Together, we experienced an amazing opportunity to support literacy leaders in KCS! @KCSliteracy
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9 Jul 2024
π Social Network (Unplugged) to start off Day 2! #communitybuilding π #ELBC24 π
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8 Jul 2024
Day 1 β
Todayβs learning centered around the reading brain π§ , the intentional design of TN standards based on science of reading π, and the systematic scope and sequence of our educative HQIM. #literacyforALL #learnunlearnrelearn #ELBC24
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8 Jul 2024
KCS Early Literacy Boot Camp is finally here! Full room ready to learn together ππ
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24 Apr 2024
An afternoon well spentβ reflecting on the change agents and planning next steps in this continuous cycle of improvement to fulfill the KCS literacy vision for ALL students. We are so thankful for our dedicated department chairs!
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KCS Literacy retweeted
22 Apr 2024
Today's #MondayMotivation comes from our partner Dr. Megan Blevins, principal of Inskip Elementary in Knox County, Tennessee!
#Principals: What is one piece of advice you would give a first-year school leader?
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3 Apr 2024
Collaboration to leverage cross-linguistic opportunities in foundational literacy! @MrSmith_LES @InstructUP #Region5way @KerryECrook
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KCS Literacy retweeted
28 Mar 2024
This morning, the staff and students at Christenberry Elementary welcomed Tennesseeβs Commissioner of Education Lizzette Reynolds, and showcased their amazing work in literacy, math, and ELL!
Thank you, Commissioner Reynolds, for visiting our Region 5 Reward School! β¨
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