Partnering with districts to tackle literacy challenges through evidence-based solutions & professional learning.

San Antonio, TX
Joined February 2013
Happy birthday to my amazing friend, @salflores10 ! May God continue to bless you each and every day. Love you!
Honored to celebrate the retirement of @salflores10, one of the most dedicated educators I’ve worked with! His impact on students, colleagues, and friends is immense. Sal's leadership ensures his legacy will continue to thrive. Congrats, Sal! #McAllenISD
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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month 🎃📚 Reading isn’t magic—it’s a code! In this quick video, I highlight what students with dyslexia need to unlock it. 📖 Free article: How Words Cast Their Spell lnkd.in/g6TFzxVg
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Join us Oct 6–8 for @LexiaLearning’s FREE 3-day virtual Science of Reading Week! Designed for leaders ready to boost literacy practices & champion student-centered learning. 🔗 Save your spot: bit.ly/4m7q5tS #scienceofreading #AllForLiteracy
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It’s Teacher Appreciation Day—and honestly, one day isn’t enough. To all the educators out there: thank you for doing the hardest, most important work with heart, humor, and grit. We see you. We appreciate you. And we’re cheering you on—always.
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The NFL Draft had surprises—but Cam Ward going first? That hit home. As a Canes fan, I’m all about teams that lead and lift others. That’s @LexiaLearning . Not flashy—just the teammate teachers count on. Love football or strong teams? This vid’s for you. Let’s chat!
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“Travel is not a reward for working. It’s education for living.” – Anthony Bourdain Over the past three years, I’ve been fortunate enough to travel internationally three times. The question I get most often is: “How did you make it happen?” 💡 Here’s my secret: I used a company called Gate 1 Travel—they let you book incredible trips with just a small down payment, and then you pay over time. Want someone to do all the planning for you? My friend at Leave it to Me Planning can help! 👉 facebook.com/share/g/166uxEF… Colleagues: If you’ve been putting off travel, it’s possible! You deserve to see the world! 🌍 #TravelTips #EducatorLife #BucketListAdventures #TravelEducation
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New Handle, Same Me! Just a quick heads up—I’ve updated my Twitter handle from JGoLexia to @JGoSmith. Still sharing the same educational content, just with my new name.
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What do AP Physics, Chemistry, & Calculus have in common with teaching a child to read? More than you think! Unlock the power of collaborative partnerships to transform education. Dive into this must-read guide: lexialearning.com/resources/… #ScienceOfReading #LiteracyMatters
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Check yes or no…📖✏️ Have you registered for Science of Reading Week yet? Don’t wait for an engraved invite from the @levarburton. Join him and top literacy experts for insights, tools, and a community dedicated to transforming literacy. #ScienceOfReading
Join us LIVE from March 3-6 at 12 pm ET for #LexiaSORWeek to tackle major literacy challenges and learn effective strategies for change. Don’t miss out! 🔗 Register now: spr.ly/6016I9kIu #ScienceOfReading @edwebnet @levarburton
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It’s more than data and progress reports—it’s the joy on a child’s face when they realize they can read. It’s the teacher who never gave up and made learning joyful. Ms. Laetsch & Ms. Wyche, you are @katyisd & @LexiaLearning champions! To all teachers—thank you. @JessicaLByles
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Jenny Gomez-Smith, M.S. Ed. retweeted
First of three new episodes, coming tomorrow (Thurs Feb 20)
👀 Coming this week! Who's ready!?
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What does it truly mean to lead with the Science of Reading? Strong literacy leadership starts with informed administrators! High-quality SoR PD isn’t just for teachers—leaders need it too. How is your district empowering admins to drive change? Let’s start the conversation!
Admins, drive literacy transformation with Lexia® LETRS® for Administrators! Build your #SoR knowledge, support teacher development, and help you lead sustainable, equitable literacy initiatives. Discover more: spr.ly/6016I9rHG #LETRS #ScienceOfReading #LexiaLETRS
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Jenny Gomez-Smith, M.S. Ed. retweeted
Congratulations to Brittany Carpenter, @cobras047! She has earned the Rio Grande Valley Texas Association for Bilingual Education Secondary Teacher of the Year award. @McAllenISD @mjherrera705 @RocioNava2017 @rgv_tabe youtu.be/yeko_WKkp3k?si=Rgwy…
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The Science of Reading journey is transforming literacy instruction—grounded in research, driven by impact. Check out my latest video, and dive into the details in the document linked below! share.vidyard.com/watch/5HDJ…? secure.vidyard.com/
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Headed home from @TCTELA, and what an amazing time connecting with incredible educators! Grateful for the inspiring conversations—and of course, snagging a pic with the one and only @gerrybrooksprin! @LexiaLearning
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It’s fantastic to see @lajoyaisd teachers recognized and rewarded for their hard work and dedication! Their impact is truly invaluable. @LexiaLearning is proud to partner with your amazing educators!
🎉 Big news, La Joya ISD family! 🎉
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Attending @TCTELA ? Let’s connect! - Join @LexiaLearning for 'Charting Your Science of Reading Journey: From Research to Results' 📅 Friday, Feb 7 | ⏰ 10:45–11:15 AM | 📍 Power Station We’ll also be at Booth #28 with sweet treats and candy-coated literacy conversations!
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Jenny Gomez-Smith, M.S. Ed. retweeted
Next up in the @PlanetWordDC Eyes on Reading series - Mark Seidenberg and Maryellen MacDonald, scientists who study language and reading, are coming to DC to talk about "What's Next in the Science of Reading." It's March 1. Would be great to see you! planetwordmuseum.org/events/…
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