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They ALWAYS ask you about your style and "boho" is not acceptable.
Describe your leadership style. My unique competitive advantage as a candidate lies in my ability to lead, innovate, problem-solve, and...
Winnie O'Leary
Jul 26, 20232 min read


The Trouble with Self-Care
We have been told of the importance of mindfulness and being present. The content fringes on the concept of self-care, something that...
Winnie O'Leary
May 19, 20235 min read


An Incomplete List of Women Writers Who Inspire
I have been to dinner parties where we talk about creating a "desert island booklist,” but we never get to a consensus on how many should...
Winnie O'Leary
May 10, 20237 min read


Special Ed and Blurring Lines
Most students with disabilities are now served in general education classrooms as we embrace inclusive practices in our schools....
Winnie O'Leary
May 2, 202311 min read


What Can Special Education Teach Us About Meeting the Needs of Every Student?
As educators search for solutions to the performance gaps in learning exacerbated by the pandemic, some are rediscovering the idea that...
Winnie O'Leary
Apr 3, 20236 min read


Building Community in Your School
When schools engage families and neighbors in meaningful ways, they gain support, and in turn reinforce healthy behaviors in multiple...
Winnie O'Leary
Apr 2, 20234 min read


Special Education Trends 2021 (an oldie but a goodie)
Most students with disabilities are now served in general education classrooms as we embrace inclusive practices in our schools....
Winnie O'Leary
Apr 2, 202311 min read


High Impact Tutoring, not just another thing.
Unfinished learning is not a new concept. Addressing skill gaps or incomplete learning after a hiatus in instruction or a misstep in...
Winnie O'Leary
Mar 31, 20233 min read


(That Time EdSurge Published Me) Student Agency
A Student Agency Game Plan—How to Use Data to Bridge Choice and Accountability | EdSurge News A few years ago, Harvard’s Achievement Gap...
Winnie O'Leary
Mar 10, 20234 min read


(That Time Edutopia Quoted Me) Play-Based Learning
The Power of Play-Based Learning in preschool and elementary school | Edutopia For Young Kids, The Power of Play-Based Learning New...
Winnie O'Leary
Mar 10, 20232 min read


Professional Development and Hot Fudge for Educators
With all that has been asked of educators this year (and every year), adding in poorly designed professional development feels a bit like...
Winnie O'Leary
Mar 10, 20235 min read


Defining Success in the Classroom
As educators, we measure things. We measure state test scores, attendance, grades, and more. However, when we think of successful...
Winnie O'Leary
Mar 10, 20234 min read


(Big Topic, Short Blog) Educators Role in Supporting Students Dealing with Trauma
School should be a place where the student’s day is dependable, unswerving, and expected. No teacher is ever responsible for resolving...
Winnie O'Leary
Mar 10, 20234 min read


The Housing Insecure: Understanding the Impacts on Learning and Applying your Superpowers
When we think of homelessness, we often think of individuals living on the streets. However, the experience of homelessness is, in fact,...
Winnie O'Leary
Feb 28, 20238 min read
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[Classroom Strategies] Teaching Gifted Students
In a nurturing learning environment, students and teachers build a place of mutual respect and appreciation. When everything is working,...
Winnie O'Leary
Feb 23, 20234 min read
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[Special Populations] Supporting Twice-Exceptional Students in the Classroom
We have been talking at length about the unique needs that students are facing after interrupted instruction. Educators are addressing...
Winnie O'Leary
Feb 23, 20237 min read


Identifying Gifted and Talented Students: What to Consider
When educators look to their classrooms and lesson plans, so much goes into the design of instruction. So many different types of...
Winnie O'Leary
Feb 23, 20238 min read


The Pros and Cons of Popular Instructional Strategies
Often, students find a benefit in mixing things up a bit with content presentation or assessment, and teachers may find moving out of...
Winnie O'Leary
Feb 23, 20238 min read


Play-Based Learning: What It Is and Why It Should Be a Part of Every Classroom
Renowned psychologist and child development theorist Jean Piaget was quoted in his later years as saying “Our real problem is – what is...
Winnie O'Leary
Feb 23, 20236 min read
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