IPS Manager of Teacher Preparation * Former NV Deputy Sup’t of Ed Effectiveness & Family Engagement * Passionate Educator * Hoosier & Former Las Vegan
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BIG THANKS to @HOPEforNevada for FB streaming tonight’s joint Senate & Assembly Budget Hearing on school funding #SB543 since #nvleg site is not working! facebook.com/meredith.b.free…
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TEACHERS IN CLARK COUNTY: Do you want to increase your influence in decision-making that impacts your classroom & students? Apply to the @teachplus Policy Fellowship (by March 10)! Apply, nominate a teacher, or learn more here: bit.ly/2X1Df1g
In addition to many other outstanding tchr leader qualities, the policy knowledge & experiences that @RichardKnoeppel is gaining as an inaugural NV @teachplus fellow will be a tremendous asset when representing Nevada as 2019 @CCSSO Teacher of the Year! @NNSTOY #nved
Teach Plus Congratulates Nevada Teaching Policy Fellow @RichardKnoeppel on Being Named 2018 Nevada Teacher of the Year!
Read our statement here: teachplus.org/news-events/pr…
Great pic capturing moment these unexpected visitors showed up in @RichardKnoeppel's Jr Year Architecture class w/Mon morning surprise announcement! Along w/joy of teaching, he was also selected as @CCSSO 2019 TOY for his humility, caring, commitment, passion & tchr leadership.
Love the pure joy on the face of Richard Knoeppel, the 2019 Nevada Teacher of the Year. He was surprised today in his classroom at Advanced Technologies Academy, where he teaches architecture. @GovSandoval, @RobersonForNV, @NVSupt, @SuptJaraCCSD there to honor him. #NVed
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Calling all junior fire fighters! Halloween is Wednesday and we want to see your awesome fire fighter costumes. Send us photos of you all dressed up in your firefighter attire and we will share them on our page after Halloween! #HPFF #MyHendersonFire #Halloween
Well-deserved among many outstanding NV applicants statewide & we look forward to introducing you & Top 4 "runner up" candidates at @NevadaReady State Board mtg on Nov 15. As you join fabulous group of prior Nevada @CCSSO TOYs, I'm confident you will represent our state well!
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Last year the unimaginable took place in our city. Through all the heartache and pain, Las Vegas showed the country and the world that we would not cower. We would rise up in the face of adversity and we would all be #vegasstrong
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THREAD: In all the darkness of Oct. 1, 2017, there was light.
One year after the #1October attack at the Route 91 Harvest festival on the Las Vegas Strip, here are 91 stories of heroism, helping, healing and hope. #VegasStronger
TEACHERS: Apply by 10/10/18 for a unique opportunity to share your teacher voice by being one of the 1st members of NV State Sup't Advisory Cabinet.@NevadaTeachers @ECCTATeachers @WCSDTweet @ClarkCountySch @cceanv @NSEAOnline @SNWPEducators @tfalvv @opportunity180 @NevadaCharters
State Superintendent Steve Canavero invites Nevada educators to apply for the inaugural Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Cabinet. Application due by Wednesday, 10/10/18. See link for more information: ow.ly/NlRV30lWTMi #nvready
Curious if @ClarkCountySch @CCSD_Trustees, @WCSDTweet @WCSDTrustees, or any other NV districts have invited incumbents or candidates to participate in this Legislator Shadow Week? #nved #nvleg
For National Principals Month, invite your legislators into your world for Shadow Week (Oct. 15-19) to see what it takes to run a school. Here's how to do it. bit.ly/2xHZluW #ThankAPrincipal
Registration almost full, so sign up quickly! Learn more about @drvictorrios, who we are so honored to host as Summit Keynote Speaker, at drvictorrios.com/ & also check out a brief trailer for his soon-to-be-released award-winning documentary (vimeo.com/221315889)!
Press Release-National Expert on Educational Equity and Supporting Marginalized Students Highlights Family Engagement Summit. For more information visit our website: ow.ly/ZWMM30lTm47 #nvready #nvreadypressrelease
@NevadaReady 18-19 Tch Ldr in Residence @SJteaches & I had honor of accompanying Holly Ham, Ex. Dir. of @WhiteHouse Asian Amer./P. Islanders Initiative (sites.ed.gov/aapi/) & Sr. Adviser Debra Suarez during @usedgov Back to School Tour NV stop! Thanks @CoralAcademyLV #nved
Also toured @CimarrOnSpartan, home of the internationally-known/award-winning @987highrollers Robotics Team and many other STEM-focused programs! #nved #STEM Thanks Principal Sarabyn, Faculty, and Students for a truly inspiring and educational visit.
Application available at doe.nv.gov/Topic/Teacher_of_…!
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Join us for the 2018 Nevada Family Engagement Summit! This statewide summit is a one day event dedicated to family engagement capacity building and best practices.
Registration Link: nvfamilies.eventbrite.com #NVFESummit2018 #NevadReady
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SafeVoice is a safe and confidential app that allows individuals to report concerns about themselves, their friends or their school Just open the app, select your school, and report the issue. It’s that easy. Use your voice, download the SafeVoice App.
Apply now through Sept 14 and/or nominate a deserving teacher to join the current @CCSSO 2018 TOY @PilarBiller, and prior TOY's @PamErtel, @MrTierney55, @JeffreyAHinton, @ianmsalzman, @DeannaLeb in representing Nevada.
Press Release: Nevada Department of Education Accepting Nominations for Nevada Teacher of the Year for more information go to our website: ow.ly/pMWk30ljQDH
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The new REL West website is live! Visit to read our blog and to learn about our regional partnerships, resources, and upcoming work and events. ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regio… @REL_West #edresearch #edchat @IESResearch
Thanks for sharing KellyLynn. This is so exciting, & I'm truly disappointed I was not able to be there with you all! Not enough characters available to tag everyone, but w/this amazing group of educators leading the way, I know this is just the beginning & the sky is the limit! xitter.gq/KLsoxfan1970/status/10…
#NVEducators @NevadaReady
Working to build Teacher of the Year and teacher leadership in NV. Great representation at @NNSTOY!
We need multiple pics to ensure we get everyone.
#teachersleading
Please join in welcoming the NV Dept of Education Office of Parent Involvement & Family Engagement to Twitter by following @NVFamilyEngage! Be sure to also mark your calendar for the 2018 Family Engagement Summit per flier info posted in this very first tweet!😀👨👩👧👦#nved xitter.gq/NVFamilyEngage/status/…