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Tara Piper

@TLFSmith757

Currently an elementary administrator. Formerly a math coach and still love all things in math education.

 Virginia Beach, VA
Joined February 2019
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Fun times at Thalia Elementary! #ThaliaElementary #ThaliaEagles
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KGES Summer Virtual Learning Camp closeout! #KGES @kgeslionsPE @CasonVCW @KingsGrantES
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@LynnhavenKramer is the Rock, Paper, Scissor Champion of Virginia Beach! Way to represent @LynnhavenMiddle at the CT3 Conference! #BluefishRising
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Algebra BootCamp!! Laws of Exponents! #VBMS @VBMiddle @VBMSPrincipal
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“As the saying goes, the Stone Age did not end because we ran out of stones; we transitioned to better solutions. The same opportunity lies before us with energy efficiency and clean energy.” Steven Chu, physicist
Why Normalizing Struggle Can Create a Better Math Experience for Kids kqed.org/mindshift/53404/why…
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#IXLLive
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Help conquer Childhood Cancers! stbaldricks.org/participants…
Alex Bergren | A St. Baldrick's Participant

Alex Bergren | A St. Baldrick's Participant

I'm shaving my head to raise money for childhood cancer research and stand in solidarity with kids fighting cancer! Make a donation to support my fundraising efforts!

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VBMS Adv Math 6 working on one step equations through a walk about. @VBMSPrincipal
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NCTM@NCTM27 Feb 2019
Meet NCTM member Joanna Burt-Kinderman and learn even more about her strategies for instructional coaching and collaborating with teachers and students on math teaching and learning, featured in EdWeek: ow.ly/gEcN30nRtvG
Making an Art Out of Teaching Math

Making an Art Out of Teaching Math

Teaching math should empower teachers and students alike, says Joanna Burt-Kinderman. The instructional coach in Pocahontas County, W.Va., is one of our 2019 Leaders To Learn From.

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#Reflection: Math Ts who focus on procedures and rules, create Ss who become “rule followers” instead of Mathematical thinkers. If we want Ss to think Mathematically, we must provide opportunities for more S created strategies. #MathEdleader #iteachmath #mathchat #seeitthrough
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Had a great time celebrating Jenn’s promotion! Love being a part of the VBCPS Math Department!
Jacquie Blair (@jacquie_blair) profile pictureJacquie Blair@jacquie_blair23 Feb 2019
Jenn, We will miss you greatly at T&L...and your amazing unique talents! Much love...and... Wishing YOU the VERY BEST! @j3baxter @GThomasCoker @drmcelligott @MathWithMsShonk @TLFSmith757 @ToriBeck7 @mcayscue @Kirsten63658812 @GThomasCoker @jmpohl
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This is one of my schools! Amazing talent!
Lesley Groves (@lesleygroves757) profile pictureLesley Groves@lesleygroves75721 Feb 2019
So lucky to have these talented students in our building! 💛🎨💚 #VBMSEngage @VBMS_Counseling
This is an older video, but we need a reminder. Math class needs a makeover (Dan Meyer | TEDxNYED) ted.com/talks/dan_meyer_math… via @TEDTalks
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