In today's Reflection, I honor those who helped me get to this place in life. 

Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

#StorytimeSaturday: Lee Learns To Read

Every teacher has key moments in their career. Mine was having a student struggling with reading and not knowing how to help him. Listen to the story of how I taught that student to read.

Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

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Phenomenal Conversation W/Mr. Short: Dr. Gholdy Muhammad

In today’s Phenomenal Conversation, I spoke with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad. Muhammad is a professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, a researcher with a focus on social and historical foundations in literacy and the best-selling author of Cultivatiing Genius: An Equity Framework For Culturally And Historically Responsive Literacy.

During the conversation, we discussed her career beginnings, her equity work, literacy framework, and how it fits in today’s literacy landscape.

Be Phenomenal, Mr.Short

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In today's reflection, I talk about how I'm finally living up to my potential.

#StorytimeSaturday: The Stargazer

As teachers, we know that our students are sometimes more concerned with each other than their own performance. Let me tell you the story of my student who stopped focusing on others and started to excel.

Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

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Phenomenal Spotlight W/Mr. Short: Artfully Teaching The Science of Reading

In today’s spotlight, I spoke with the authors of Artfully Teaching The Science of Reading–Chase Young, Tim Rasinski , and David Paige.

Chase Young is Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Sam Houston State University. He is editor of Literacy Research and Instruction and founding editor of Journal of Teacher Action Research.

David Paige is Professor of Literacy at Northern Illinois University and Director of the Jerry L. Johns Literacy Clinic.

Timothy Rasinski is Professor of Literacy Education at Kent State University. Recently, he was identified among the top two percent scientists in the world.

In the spotlight, we discussed what the Science of Reading is to them, its components and why they wrote “Artfully Teaching The Science of Reading.”

Be Phenomenal, Mr.Short

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#MotivationalMonday: “Meet Their Needs”

I have several stories from my first couple years of teaching. Two stick out to me. One student needed help academically, so helped her become a stronger reader and writer. Another student needed assistance in becoming better behaviorally. Both students were successful but approached them differently. You can, too, if you follow these three rules.

1. Build A Relationship

2. Evaluate The Data

3. Push Them Toward Goals

Challenge: Build A Relationship or Take A Deep Dive Into The Data

If you do these things, you’ll start to see those gaps filled.

Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

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In today's reflection, I talk about how you always be a positive influence and encourage others.

Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

#StorytimeSaturday: The Author

Over my seven year career, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching several Phenomenal students but one became an author before the age of 14 and I want to tell you about her

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#MotivationalMonday: “Be The Best”

A few weeks ago, I was asked if I’m competitive. My response was that I don’t believe in competition…I want to dominate and be the best.

You can do that by doing three things.

Challenge: Set An EOY(End of Year) Performance Goal

If you try to be the best, your students will want to be the best.

Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

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