Accomplishments
"Every accomplishment starts with a decision to try." -Gail Devers
"Every accomplishment starts with a decision to try." -Gail Devers
Collaborated with former colleague and friend to present at the Illinois Reading Council and ICE conference. We presented on empowering staff to build their own BLT'S: Balanced Literacy and Technology tool kit.
Inspired by Mandy Froehlich at ISTE 18 to begin blogging. Started the blog Aspire to Inspire: Make Thinking Visible, Reflections by Ro. The purpose is to inspire fellow educators with encouragement, tips, and tools. It is a work in progress but it has been a successful start.
Collaborated with former colleague and friend to present at the Illinois Coaching Council of Coaching Con. We presented on empowering instructional coaches to on tips and strategies to fill up their cups and the cups of the teachers they work with.
I have a Seesaw Ambassador certification which allows me to have all inclusive access to be able to train teachers on using the digital portfolio tool in their classroom. In addition I am working towards becoming a certified google trainer.
I had the honor and privilege of being nominated for the award to represent the Woodland School District Community. Pictured are my #eduheroes parents Superintendent Joy Swoboda, and team of teacher friends who nominated me for the award.
Honored by the local Gurnee and Waukegan community for being a Woman Who Dreams for my work in the field of education.