Service learning at Trinity is about Connections By Marsha Harris, Director of Curriculum On a typical day, during a typical year, the hallways of Trinity School are lined with boxes of warm mittens, cozy pajamas, non-perishable food items, shoes, books, stuffed animals, and cardboard arcade games. You see posters in the hallways designed by students … More Service Learning at Trinity School
Blog: Trinity School’s Best Practices in World Languages
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noun: a trusted counselor or guide. For several years, teachers at Trinity School have continued to engage in conversation around an integrated approach to grammar instruction. We probably remember the traditional methods of direct instruction using various worksheets that might involve filling in blanks, finding mistakes, diagramming sentences, circling the correct answer, and then moving … More Mentor Sentences: Teaching Grammar, Mechanics, and Craft
I handed him the velvet ring box. Nestled inside was my grandmother’s cameo ring. The smooth peach colored stone was finely carved and showed the sharp details of a woman’s silhouette. The gold band, slightly scratched from age and wear, tucked carefully in preparation for cleaning. My sweet Nana. Her soft eyes, pale skin, and … More Treasures Lost, Moments Found
A small group of educators gather every Wednesday morning to improve, perfect, inspire, and even begin their journey in writing. These 5 brave women have been vulnerable, afraid, and in some cases stuck in their writing. Embolden Your Inner Writer, is a 14 week course developed by Jill Gough and myself to bring teachers together … More Embolden Your Inner Writer
I’ve been thinking about this blog post since October. If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll see that each month I’ve tried to reflect on the inspirational women that spoke at Leadercast Women. This one, in particular, has resonated with me deeply over the past few months. I’ve been eager to share my thoughts. Dr. … More Coretta Scott King: A Woman of Purpose
Flourish Article Fall 2017 My baby book sits in an old cardboard box in my basement. Occasionally I will pull it out, pages yellowed and perfectly square photos slipping out from the once tacky pages. Memories of my childhood will flood my thoughts, of people who are no longer with us and of special times … More Your Child Is Known: The Importance of “My Learning”
“We live in a world where we’re putting energy into worrying about our time. But we need to spend our time, worrying about our energy.”- Molly Fletcher Molly Fletcher, entrepreneur, mother, sports agent, and trailblazer for women launched the conference with asking us some questions.. What drives us and keeps us on our path? How … More Powered By Purpose- Molly Fletcher
PURPOSE Noun: the reason for which something exists What is your purpose? What is preventing you from discovering your purpose? Leadercast Women asked this very question to the hundreds in attendance. That is a pretty lofty question to impose on someone, isn’t it? I honestly can’t articulate my purpose on this Earth in a neatly written phrase…YET. I know that we … More What is YOUR Purpose?
Celebrating your week and celebrating your work! This 1st grader made his BEST NEWS BOOK EVER!!! Notice how the teacher helped the student become self-aware as he prepared for writing and then encouraged him to put those structures and practices in place every time he writes. He was aware of his success and was self-aware in the structures and … More My Learning- My Musing Series #4
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