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Ala Fagan afagan@pps.net
Learning Technologies Instructional Coach
Previous Experience:
Boston: K-2 Classroom Teacher, Early Childhood Education Adjunct Professor, ESL/Dual Language Immersion/MTSS/Literacy Coach
Portland: Reading Specialist, Literacy Coach, TechSmart Coach
Strengths:
Partnering with teachers to promote active, collaborative learning through technology and engagement strategies
Integrating literacy and technology
Empowering emergent readers/writers through technology (Seesaw, Book Creator, Lexia, Flip, etc.)
Using technology for student reflection to drive and celebrate their learning
Listening to teachers and sharing resources!
Sarita Flores sflores@pps.net
Learning Technologies Instructional Coach
Previous Experience: K-8 ESL, Assessment Specialist for ESL, 1st- Classroom Teacher, and TechSmart Coach
Strengths:
Striving to empower educators of color and students of color to use technology for empowerment, voice, and choice.
Anti-Racist & Anti-Capitalist mindset.
Voracious Reader of Fiction & Non-Fiction: especially books by Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color.
Continuous dismantling of white supremacy characteristics in all aspects of technology, speaking, thinking, and teaching practices.
"Monitored beliefs" around Ed Tech & Equity.
Lesly Garcia lgarcia@pps.net
Learning Technologies Instructional Coach
Previous Experience: 3rd, 3/4 combo, Kinder Spanish BA and 2nd grade Spanish DLI teacher, math PD facilitator, learner
Strengths:
Student/learner/human centered, ie finding ways to amplify student voice, autonomy, and joy.
Being thoughtful in building inclusive, inviting spaces for students who have been subjected to marginalization and oppression.
Problem solving, if I don't know something-- let's find out! Especially tech/how things work questions...
Making connections-- anchoring onto previous knowledge to grow.
Lisa Kong lkong@pps.net
Learning Technologies Instructional Coach
Previous Experience: School Climate Specialist, 6th Grade Teacher, Site Support Intstructor, and Youth Mentor for middle school students
Strengths:
Constantly thinking of new and interesting ways to conceptualize ideas
Creative thinker and collaborator
Striving to eliminate ethnic and racial disparities in education
I love learning about old and new technologies and how to integrate those technologies into learning
I enjoy problem solving and helping my colleagues navigate through challenges
Gretchen Sanders gsanders@pps.net
Learning Technologies Instructional Coach
Previous Experience: 3rd grade teacher, Math Instructional Specialist (K-5), Middle School Reading Support, and TechSmart Coach
Strengths:
Supporting teachers to improve their practice in a way that works best for them.
Creating ways for students to share their voices in an authentic manner.
Helping teachers find ways to use and adapt technology to support student growth in reading.
Listening and helping to problem solve!