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Jess Field

Jessica Field holds a Masters degree in Teaching & Learning. She is currently in her twelfth year in education, and lives just outside of Richmond, VA. She has taught every grade level in elementary school with the exception of Kindergarten. Currently, she works as an Instructional Coach to lead middle school teachers on best practices in literacy. She also works with teachers within the DoDEA (Department of Defense) schools sporadically. She also works with Grand Canyon University as a Student Teacher Supervisor for the past four years. In the past, she had the unique opportunity to virtually coach beginning teachers for the National Education Association (NEA), and has been very active with the NC Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI). She worked for several years with a local community college to teach Substitute Teacher courses, and was a Consultant with NC State University on text book committees, and created/evaluated test-bank items for various assessments including common assessments, and NC Teacher Licensure exams.

Posted inInstruction & Curriculum

[OPINION] All “Armed” for Our Students

by Jess FieldFebruary 22, 2018February 23, 2018

This is an opinion piece from one of our writers. To read more of our opinions around (not) arming teachers, please click Dear Generation X, #ArmMeWith Campaign, and many more here.   In the wake of the recent tragedy in Florida, some people have been quick to call for (more) gun control. The usage of guns […]

Posted inTeacher Leaders

You’re Engaged! Now What? (Classroom Engagement)

by Jess FieldJanuary 14, 2018January 7, 2018

Planning During Your Engagement Where will the venue be? The Plaza in NY? The Biltmore in NC? No, those are both too expensive and extravagant. Let’s get back on task. You’re engaged, but are your students engaged?  Your budget will only allow for your classroom to host this event. Your engagement planning should look somewhat […]

Posted inTeacher Leaders

Love is a Battlefield: Building Relationships with Your Students

by Jess FieldJanuary 7, 2018

Love is a battlefield If “love Is a battlefield”, then the classroom is a tennis court! Cue Pat Benatar. We love our students, but not all of them the same—let’s just face it. That wouldn’t be fair to them; think about equality vs. equity. Love, of course, is shown in oh so many forms: romantic […]

Posted inInstruction & Curriculum

Coaching the Players: Teaching the Teachers

by Jess FieldJanuary 4, 2018

Note: This idea came to me upon receiving my promotion as an Instructional Coach. A close friend gave me a (Sports Coach) whistle, along with a great card and a balloon to help me celebrate. I keep my whistle hanging in my office right next to my calendar to remind me of the similarities in […]

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