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2016 VSRA Experience

Posted on March 31, 2016 by

Emily Swale, Emily Cornett, and I had the wonderful opportunity to present at the Virginia Reading State Association (VSRA) Conference in Norfolk, VA. We prepared a presentation on how to integrate the arts – theatre, music, and visual arts – … Continue reading →

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Virginia State Reading Association Conference 2016: Exploring the Depths of Literacy

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The Virginia State Reading Association Conference opened my eyes to the even more vast world of teachers who seek to educate, inform, explore, and teach literacy on a deeper level in their classrooms ranging from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Upon … Continue reading →

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VSRA Conference 2016

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I recently had the opportunity to attend the Virginia State Reading Association 49th Annual Conference in Norfolk, Virginia. This was a weekend conference full of literacy speakers and concurrent sessions from around the state. My peers, Alyssa Cardwell and Emily Swale, … Continue reading →

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VSRA Conference 2016

Posted on March 16, 2016 by

This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend the 2016 Virginia State Reading Association in Norfolk, Virginia. This year’s conference theme was “Exploring the Depths of Literacy.” My partners, Lindsey McGibbon & Sarah Wells, and I were eager to … Continue reading →

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Supporting Gender Diverse Youth

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I recently attended the conference Supporting Gender Diverse Youth which was held at Lynchburg College and facilitated by Dr. Laura Farmer. The points of focus that were really helpful to me were introduction to terminology, ethical and values-based considerations, and best … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Good Directions…

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The November 2015 VAASL conference was amazing, and my first large scale professional conference. What did I take away from said conference?  Well, always double check the room numbers.  Turns out that there is a BIG difference between auditorium and amphitheater.  Oops! … Continue reading →

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VAASL 2015 by Kelly Parsons

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The 2015 VAASL Conference in Williamsburg, VA was my first true professional development experience as a “future” librarian. The conference provided me with many tools, resources, lesson plans, and ideas to help prepare me for a position as a school … Continue reading →

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