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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] Are we having the right conversation about high stakes tests?

For years there has been an ongoing debate on the perceived value of high stakes testing (well, testing in general) and the closing of the physical classroom has provided the oppor

[Educator Network] What does it mean to have an educator in the White House?

The year has been fraught with confusion, best attempts, and conquering fears. Educators have risen to the task of educating our students and continue to plow forward using what we have learned.

[Educator Network] 3 Ways to Adapt to New Education Challenges

Let’s talk about some good things. As we adapt to changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, students and educators are being driven to change or build on how they learn and teach.

[Educator Network] Five Themes for Educators to Focus on This School Year

Discussions on trending issues in education has drastically changed in content since this time last year.

[Educator Network] What Does Being a Supportive Leader Look Like?

In the past few months education has moved from an emergency situations, to the confusion of how-to, and then into the realm of a political hot potato.

[Educator Network] What Can Ruth Bader Ginsburg Teach Us About Asking Growth Mindset Questions?

In the middle of writing this blog on growth mindset the nation lost another hero. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a.k.a., ‘Notorious RBG,’ died on September 18, 2020.

[Educator Network] Changes Coming in Education

One long term consequence to the COVID-19 pandemic and related school closures is that it has clearly exposed cracks in our educational system.

[Educator Network] Teaching Digital Citizenship

Now that much of our social interaction happens online, educators need to understand how to teach students about responsible digital citizenship as well.