Mathematics Consultant at Oakland ISD. Co-author of Principal Labs, ASCD.
Joined July 2017
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Samantha Keesling retweeted
18 Jun 2025
Deficit language focuses on what's missing rather than what's possible. In school improvement work, this kind of language can erode collaboration and trust. Here's how to shift it: hubs.li/Q03sdHhm0 @MeganKortlandt @Keesling_Math
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Samantha Keesling retweeted
18 Aug 2024
This summer @Keesling_Math and I wrote about a protocol we’ve developed to facilitate conversations that are asset-oriented and supportive.
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12 Jan 2024
Supporting future #JEPL lab facilitators and visiting classrooms to support math and ELA connections with district improvement teams made for a great week. The cherry on top was doing it with @MeganKortlandt and OS early literacy friends like Asha, Christina and @CurrieAshelin.
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Samantha Keesling retweeted
3 Oct 2023
Today we’re launching our Cultivating Continuous Improvement Series to support districts with developing strong organizational practices. Full house! @MeganKortlandt @Keesling_Math @CurrieAshelin @Asha35Williams @suzannetoohey @OaklandSchools
ALT We’re excited to support our districts. Can you tell?
ALT Literacy consultant and author Megan Kortlandt facilitates professional learning.
ALT 17 district teams are collaborating to plan great supports for their students. Over 150 outstanding educators in this room!
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21 Sep 2023
A gaggle of swans crossed the road in front of me this morning. There has gotta be a joke here, right?
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21 Sep 2023
I just learned the proper term is bevy. A bevy of swans. Even better.
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16 Aug 2023
I had the opportunity to facilitate learning around one of my favorite topics-labs, with two of my favorite people @MeganKortlandt @noviteach90 #MImathessentials
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8 Aug 2023
I've used norms in PL plenty of times just to have them- and they sucked. @MeganKortlandt and I have spent a year reflecting on how to create: Norms that Don't Suck (original title). Check it out, give us your feedback, and help us get better. ascd.org/blogs/designing-mea…
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20 Jul 2023
A new adventure for my hubby. ♥️
19 Jul 2023
At this week's Board of Education meeting, Alex Keesling was approved to join the Administrative team as the Director of Special Services with a start date of July 19, 2023. Congratulations Alex!!
ALT Matt Shanafelt and Alex Keesling
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24 May 2023
Final lab of the season this week with @ErinPeyerk and @Sohnia in Port Huron. @MIearlymathEIPs #JEPL #leaderlabs
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