Finding Ways for All Kids to Flourish

I am here to share ideas to reach all learners, building on student strengths and successes to empower active, independent learners. By utilizing strategies to excite, inspire and engage students, we can make a difference.

Friday, July 8, 2011

The Gift of Mentoring..a Year Later

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It's been a year since my fabulous intern, Nicole, aka "Miss Harrington," and I went our separate ways. At the end of last...
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

What Happens When You Close the Windows?

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When I close all those browser windows, those tabs of mass distraction on my computer, I am left with me. Just me. Just the random, rambling...
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Thursday, June 30, 2011

11 Mistakes I Made At #ISTE11

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Ok, so I know that I usually strive to share upbeat, inspiring, positive posts, but I think it's also valuable to share those moments w...
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

I Promised..

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I promised myself and my friends out there who are not here at #ISTE11 that I would blog, tweet, and keep them in the loop with the events, ...
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Friday, June 24, 2011

From the Virtual Conference Room to the Live Action: How I'll be Savoring ISTE11

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I remember this time last year so vividly: scanning Twitter and reading all of the messages about the ISTE10 conference in Colorado. I can...
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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Fan of Someone's Work? Reach Out and Say So!

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This morning I lounged in bed with my coffee while finishing up the book, Play , by Stuart Brown, M.D. on the ipad. I enjoyed the book so mu...
Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Look Them in the Eyes

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My kids, all grown up! **Note: As you read this post, please don't get the impression that I don't understand the importance of c...
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Joan Young (aka Mancini)
Redwood City, CA, United States
I am a middle school teacher after teaching Kindergarten/1st grade and 4th grade for many years. I work/teach in northern California in the San Francisco Bay area. I have an M.A. in Clinical Psychology and I am passionate about helping kids discover their strengths and become excited about learning. I also work as a 1:1 coach/tutor with kids who struggles with learning due to challenges like ADHD, depression, executive functioning issues, Asperger's and Dyslexia. I learn more and more each day from them as I see them build their awareness and confidence that they "can learn" when given both strategies that work for them along with validation that everyone learns "their way."
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