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Winnie O'Leary

Winnie O’Leary has spent over 25 years in education, as a classroom teacher, school board member, a family advocate, special education teacher, curriculum writer and currently a Curriculum Manager for Edmentum. Her experiences have allowed her to work with districts all over the country where she finds something new and exciting every day.

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[Educator Network] Exploring Opportunities for Better Learning

The COVID-19 pandemic and the largest unplanned technology experiment created an opportunity for real restorative change.

[Edmentum Podcast] From Overwhelmed to Inspired: How to Be a Happy Teacher by Embracing Resiliency LIVE at SXSW

Teacher and student retention, academic success for students, meaningful family involvement, all of those facets of education that we use to measure success, heavily depend on the emotional state o

[Educator Network] A Reflection on Changing Your Perspective and Attitude

Even with the most seasoned education professionals, sometimes there are students that just seem to find our buttons. It happens. We get frustrated and overwhelmed with how to reach that student.

[Educator Network] Ending the School Year Strong

The end of the school year is always full of emotion. Many educators will find themselves asking questions like: Did I do enough? Did my students get the most they could have out of this year?

[SXSW EDU 2021] From Overwhelmed to Inspired: How to Be a Happy Teacher by Embracing Resiliency

Developing from a regional event into one of the largest learning festivals in the world, SXSW EDU continues to support the community’s desire to connect, collaborate and impact the future of educa

[Educator Network] Educators Reflect on the Last Year in 100 Words

There are some moments we can use to punctuate our lifeline, and sort things into befores and afters.

[Educator Network] Technology and Special Education

The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) mandate suggests a preference for educating students with disabilities in general education settings provided their needs can be met there;