Director of Professional Learning- Central Rivers AEA Google for Education Certified Trainer Passionate about engaging students and supporting teachers.
Joined August 2007
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May 26
You don’t need expensive apps or formal lessons to raise a reader! Dr. Ece Demir-Lira explains that everyday moments—like chatting during dinner, singing rhymes, and pointing out letters on a drive—are the ultimate foundation for early literacy. 🧵👇
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We are looking for practical, relatable examples of work being done by Iowa educators and business partners to advance STEM education. 👩🔬👩🏫👩🚀🧑💻🧑🏭🧑💼🧑⚕️
Sound like you? Submit a proposal to speak at the 2026 #IowaSTEMSummit!
🔗 iowastemsummit2026.sched.com…
#WhereBoldIdeasTakeFlight
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Apr 1
Ready to take your students around the world w/o leaving the classroom? 🌍✈️
@PBSLearningMedia Google Earth Voyager Stories bring history to life w/ 360° views & primary sources. From the Vikings to Lewis and Clark, the adventure starts here!
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Mar 17
Google & Khan Academy partnering to integrate Gemini AI!
Writing Coach: Guides students drafting & refining essays.
Reading Coach: Coming soon help w/ comprehension.
Tutor Support: AI simulators to help human tutors practice.
#GeminiAI
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Mar 10
From space to code-breaking, women have shaped STEM. 🚀
Space: Pioneers like Svetlana Savitskaya & Mae Jemison.
Invention: Sybilla Masters held the 1st US patent.
Tech: Ada Lovelace was the 1st programmer.
Science: Marie Curie, 2x Nobel winner.
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🚨⏰Today is the LAST DAY to submit educator applications for the 2026-27 Scale-Up Program. Don't miss this opportunity for FREE materials, curriculum and PD for your educator team.
🔗educate.iowa.gov/iowa-stem/s…
Be sure to hit submit before 5 p.m.!
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Feb 25
🛡️ Google’s Be Internet Awesome! free toolkit for educators to teach digital safety & citizenship!
🎮 Interland & Roblox games for interactive learning.
📚 Full Curriculum
🤖 AI Literacy Guide grds 2–8.
🛠️ Ready-to-teach Slides & classroom activities.
beinternetawesome.withgoogle…
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📣 Calling all Iowa STEM teachers!
💰Looking for a summer income boost? Teacher externs can now earn up to $5500 over the summer while building connections and gaining real-world skills!
Apply to be an extern today!
🔗 tinyurl.com/yc2ksdt4
#IowaSTEM #TeacherExternships
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Feb 22
Me logging into the Zoom call with that one Canadian coworker tomorrow.
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Feb 23
Google Docs just added Gemini-powered audio summaries, so now you can listen to your document’s highlights on the go. 🎧
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Feb 17
Is Formula Writing Dead? Is it necssary to write our own formulas anymore - AI tools are getting so good at writing formula @benlcollins
ckarchive.com/b/mvu7h5hqv2k6… "Our role is shifting (has shifted?) from creator to director."
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Feb 5
Mike Macdonald shares the two key roles he plays as an NFL Head Coach.
Chief Alignment Officer
Chief Reminding Officer
A head coach's job is about ensuring everyone knows the following: Who we are, how we do things, and what we will and won't tolerate.
If you don’t define where you’re going, someone else will. If you don’t reinforce and remind people of what matters, drift takes over.
Vision sets the destination. Standards keep everyone on the road.
Without both, you just have a group of talented people pulling in different directions.
With both, you get a team.
📹: Good Work Podcast
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Feb 10
A collection of pre-made prompts ("Gems") for educators to use with Google Gemini- GREAT IDEA! @ericcurts edugems.ai/
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Feb 9
Ask, “What are you focused on?” and “What support do you need?”
educationhall.com/2025/12/02… @educationhall
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Jan 26
Google NotebookLM for teachers: 10 things to know for educators ditchthattextbook.com/notebo…
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Jan 22
The Gmail survival guide for busy teachers - Ditch That Textbook ditchthattextbook.com/the-gm…
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Jan 16
Rethinking SAMR in the Age of AI: Why the Model Needs a Second Axis | Getting Smart gettingsmart.com/2026/01/15/…
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Jan 15
What made Coach Tomlin an incredible leader was not his words, but his ability to manage attention by focusing, directing, and influencing his team toward clarity, engagement, and execution. thedaily.coach/p/management-…
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Jan 14
How to Read Professional Development Books: 7 Tactics You Might Not Be Using davestuartjr.com/how-to-read…
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