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Chandra Ziegler 
Kristen Peterson
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It is hard to believe I am starting my 11th year at MARESA! Where does the time go? I help support literacy, school improvement (MICIP), new teachers, MTSS, and elementary principals. I have my hands in a little bit of everything at MARESA!
Experiencing my children, Josiah and Isla, grow as readers and writers has been my greatest joy and teacher of how literacy impacts lives. My son, Josiah, at age eight, once said, “ "I think reading is going to be my life.”
Supporting teachers, coaches, and administrators in their literacy journeys so all children have access to literacy instruction and experiences that bring joy is how I honor my son’s short and beautiful life and what gives my life meaning after his loss.
My daughter, Isla, and I love to craft, look for heart rocks on Lake Superior, and keep our Little Blue Heart Library at 121 E. Michigan St., Marquette, MI stocked with children’s books, homemade bookmarks, and stuffies (all things Josiah and Isla loved together). We would love for you to visit our Little Blue Heart Library and find a book that brings joy to you and the children in your life!
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Supporting teachers, coaches, and administrators in their literacy journeys so all children have access to literacy instruction and experiences that bring joy is how I honor my son’s short and beautiful life and what gives my life meaning after his loss. Gaby Eyzaguirre
Theme of the Year
research-based writing across the curriculum!
This year the focus of our time together will be on Literacy Essential #6: Research and Standards-Aligned Writing Instruction. We will dive into the top 10 evidence-based practices for teaching writing. Through discussion, collaboration, and reflection you will walk back into your classrooms feeling prepared and perhaps even inspired to teach writing!
MARESA Literacy NetworkS
Back to In-Person!
After two years of trying to stay connected via Zoom, we are back to in-person MARESA K-5 Teacher Literacy Networks! The MARESA Literacy Teacher Network sessions allow every K-5 teacher the opportunity to connect, network, and grow in the Literacy Essentials with their MARESA grade-level colleagues.
If you are a new teacher or if you haven't participated in the MARESA Literacy Teacher Networks in the past, please consider joining your grade level's network to:
- Connect & collaborate with your grade-level colleagues from across MARESA
- Share best practices, successes, and challenges
- Engage in sustained professional learning around literacy
- Reflect, Evaluate, Grow
- Improve the literacy lives of all students
Engaging Families
Student Success Calendar!
To support literacy in the home, St. Clair RESA's Student Success Calendar is an amazing resource for families and teachers. September's strategy is called R.E.A.D...click on the link above to learn more. We hope you enjoy the September activity calendar. It's full of great ideas to enhance literacy.
Lead with Love!
What's Happening in MARESA
Spotlight on Instructional Coaching!
The six new instructional coaches from MAPS and North Star gathered at MARESA for a week of "Launching Into Coaching." The learning was deep and the energy and passion were evident. They are eager to begin their work and excited to collaborate with teachers. Click here to see the flyer they created that explains what Instructional Coaching is all about!
Spotlight on Book Vending Machines!
For the Love of Reading
Books Unite Us!
This year, Banned Books Week is September 18-24. It is an annual event with the goal of raising awareness of current and historical attempts to censor books in schools and libraries. It brings the community together to support the freedom to seek and express ideas, even those containing uncomfortable truths.
Look here for a list of important resources for educators (and students). It includes things like the First Amendment in Schools, a powerful position statement on classroom libraries from the NCTE, a handbook for how to respond to book challenges (I personally could've used this one...you'll have to ask me later), and much more.
"The ALA condemns censorship and works to ensure free access to information. For more information on ALA's efforts to raise awareness of censorship and promote the freedom to read, please explore Banned Books Week."
Go! Go! Gaby!
Cool tips for the new year
For teachers every minute counts, these few tips are the ones I think (based on comments from teacher friends) you'll find very useful as you get started with your new year, enjoy!
Click here to open in player mode or make your own copy of the slides here
Also, please remember that MARESA through REMC21 has a huge collection of checkout materials and equipment.
RESOURCES WE LOVE!
online resources from our team
beginning-of-the-year book written by Shannon Olsen to help you kick off the school year and build your classroom community. It's called Our Class is a Family. There are also monthly contests & giveaways! Who doesn't love free stuff?
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