Literacy Coach @Region10ESC | ELAR Elementary Consultant | Certified Reading Specialist | Adjunct (Paul Quinn College) |Past TALE Chair
Joined June 2009
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Check out my newest blog with @McGrawHillK12 Purposefully Connecting Reading and Writing Through Thoughtful Assignments @Region10ESC @CShawR10 @GunnTexas @R10ELA mheducation.medium.com/purpo…
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What Works Wednesdays Sessions May 13, 20, 27. Link to register here: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) retweeted
Your story could change someone’s classroom. ✏️ What’s your biggest “aha” moment in teaching?
Share it through the Art of Teaching Project and inspire fellow educators: mhed.us/3OnR21m
#WhyITeach #TeacherTwitter #K12 #Education
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2026 has been an adventure! (and it's only February) I’ve been on the move—rolling through service center sessions, exploring school districts, and crashing conferences. Can’t wait to see what the rest of 2026 has in store... @R10ELA @Region10ESC #literacypearls #literacy
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Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) retweeted
What a great morning learning at Region 10 with @LiteracyPearls for Beyond Decoding: Building Comprehension Skills in K-2. @A_Marcott @lisastewardRISD @kristinleeper9 #RISDDreamBig @RISDrla
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New Session Alert! "Beyond Decoding" ... Check it out! seats still available; register soon. New Session Alert! "Beyond Decoding" ... Check it out! Seats still available; register soon. @Region10ESC @R10ELA register here: txr10.escworks.net/catalog/s…
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I'm excited to attend Turning Pages; Touching Hearts; Teaching Children: Planning Powerful Read Aloud Lessons for K-5 Teachers at NBPC 2026 sched.co/2952B @sched @Region10ESC @R10ELA
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I'm excited to attend Purposeful Texts; Intentional Teaching: Selecting Texts for Small Group Reading Instruction at NBPC 2026 sched.co/2951P @sched @R10ELA @Region10ESC
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I'm excited to attend The Writing Process the "Right" Way: Engaging in the Process for K-2 Teachers at NBPC 2026 sched.co/29517 @sched @Region10ESC @R10ELA
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Scholarship Money! The application for Dallas County Schools is now open and will remain so until January 30.
Email: scholarhips@legacyofservice.org for more information
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Join this fun webinar on types of student texts in early grades! Don’t miss this engaging online session. Register now!
txr10.escworks.net/catalog/s…
@CShawR10 @R10ELA @GunnTexas
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Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) retweeted
15 Oct 2025
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The Literacy Spark Speaker Series is all about keeping the fire for instructional growth burning bright all year long! Each session spotlights expert voices and practical strategies to strengthen Tier I Instruction and deepen educators’ impact.
Dr. Catlin Tucker will open the series with an inspiring keynote that sparked fresh ideas and meaningful connections between research and daily classroom practice. Ready to join the spark? Register now for Dr. Tucker’s session: esc10.link/4gNw6Lu
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Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) retweeted
29 Sep 2025
The Literacy Spark Speaker Series ignites instructional growth all year long with a lineup of expert voices, actionable Tier I strategies, and fresh ideas that create a lasting impact for students. Kicking off the series is Dr. Catlin Tucker, education expert, bestselling author, and international speaker, serving as keynote speaker and workshop leader.
December 10, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Region 10 — Austin, Bowie & Crockett Combined Rooms
400 E. Spring Valley Rd., Richardson, TX 75081
Register here: esc10.link/4gNw6Lu
ALT Promotional banner for the Literacy Spark Speaker Series hosted by Region 10 ESC, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Catlin Tucker. The image includes a summary of the event, which is aimed at improving instructional growth through high-quality literacy-speaker sessions, and a photograph of Dr. Tucker smiling in the top right corner.
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Check out my session, "The Writing Process the Right Way," which models a fun way to engage in the writing process with your students.
More Info Here👇🏽: txr10.escworks.net/catalog/s…
Read the partner blog post👇🏽:
mhed.us/3IlPbHV
@Region10ESC @R10ELA @CShawR10 @GunnTexas
ALT This is a flyer with the session and blog details, with links to register and to the blog post.
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Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) retweeted
22 Sep 2025
Need more time for writing instruction? Start by rethinking how reading and writing show up in your day.
Dr. Pearl Garden shares how blending the two can save time, strengthen literacy skills, and create more meaningful learning for students.
📖 mhed.us/3IlPbHV
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Clarity for Learning: What’s Next in What Works Best corwin-connect.com/2025/03/c… via @CorwinPress
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Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) retweeted
14 Sep 2025
Literacy starts with language.
Dr. Pearl Garden shares how classroom conversations, rhyming games, and play lay the foundation for reading and writing—and why student talk should come first.
Read more: medium.com/inspired-ideas-pr…
#LiteracyInstruction
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Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) retweeted
10 Sep 2025
Did you know that short constructed responses provide foundational skills for assessed standards as well as all longer form text-based writing for college readiness?! ✏️📒 Learn more in just one hour.⏲️ Join me on Zoom Sept. 18! txr10.escworks.net/search.as…
ALT RLA SCR Scoring & Strategy. Grades 3-10 Reading & Writing Short Construted Responses. On Zoom 9/18/25. 11:30 a.m. or 4:15 p.m.
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Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) retweeted
5 Sep 2025
A new favorite end-of-session reflection activity, One Word, One Sentence from @edutopia 60-Second Strategy. Check out these comments from yesterday's session, 911 ECR Emergency! Mastering Extended Constructed Response @R10ELA @gunntexas @literacypearls @region10esc
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