“What have we been studying in kindergarten this spring?” Heather asked her students. “Things that hatch!” They sang. “And how…
Today’s post is the second in a series relevant to the learning that has transpired in Lockport teacher Heather Bitka’s…
Last week, I introduced you to Heather Bitka, a Lockport Elementary Teacher that I have been co-planning an integrated writing…
Just a quick post to update those who are interested in learning more about the WNY Young Writers’ Studio and…
In recent years, I’ve come to know a number of instructional coaches and quite a few people near and far…
“Asking kindergarteners to conduct research, to revise their thinking and their work, and to write fact-based stories independently is pretty…
Last week, Lou Cercone introduced me to his 9th grade English students at Lockport High School, and we spent two…
Fellow literacy coach Sheri Barsottelli and I visited with Heather Bitka and her kindergarten students at Roy B. Kelley Elementary…
Lockport High School Teachers Lou Cercone and Joe Spero It’s been a busy week already, and it’s only Wednesday.…