Jonathan Idarraga won the Nancy Hoefs Memorial award for Outstanding First Year Teacher! He stands out as both eager and self-reflective. He learns from others, is reflexrful of instructional practices and responsive to feedback. Congratulations, Jonathan! #WCTE2023

Ally Langer, currently in her first full year at Prescott High school, won the Outstanding Student Teacher of the Year Award! Ally demonstrates a natural ability for engaging and inspiring her students. She shows versatility and commitment. Congratulations, Ally! #WCTE2023

Congratulations to Dan Hansen, winner of the Award for Diversity and Inclusion! Dan is sensitive to students’ personal concerns and advocates for changes to “problematic” school traditions. He is commited to providing a safe place for all students. #WCTE2023

Amber Tilley is this year’s WCTE Teacher of Excellence! One of Amber’s colleagues calls her a spectacular colleague. Dedicated to education, Amber inspires, coaches, and gives of herself to her students and co-workers on a daily basis. Congratulations, Amber! #WCTE2023

The @MCPL_Wausau Board of Trustees received a standing ovation as they were awarded the Lee Burress Intellectual Freedom Award. They voted to retain a book a challenged by a patron, stating that people should have a right to read, free from viewpoint-based or partisan censorship.

Thank you so much, @pennykittle! Thanks for visiting Wisconsin and for being such a great advocate for reading and writing! #WCTE2023

Jeff Sommerfeld from UW Parkside talking about classroom management that works! So glad he could present today! #WCTE2023

First break out session of the day! Starting out strong! And who knew talking about grammar would be for standing room only! Heidi Edwards, Kelsey Del Ponte, and Ashlee Fugate from Muskego are rocking it this morning! #WCTE2023

The coffee is brewing, the vendors are setting up, and we are ready for the day! How many cardigans will we see today? The board members are 3 for 3 today! #WCTE2023

Amber Tilley shares lots of resources for teaching the Holocaust in the ELA classroom. #WCTE2023

Skill expectations for jobs! Look at the circled ones! ELA teachers are preparing students for careers! Lynn Aprill, WCTE Exec. Director, presents on embedding Academic and Career Planning in the ELA classroom. #WCTE2023

The 61st annual WCTE convention is underway! We’re super excited to start the day with a presentation from the Cooperative Children’s Book Center! #WCTE2023

Top 10 reasons to join us at the 61st annual WCTE Convention! #1: @pennykittle is our keynote speaker! What are you waiting for? Register today at: wcteonline.org

Top Ten Reasons to attend #WCTE23 in October! Register now: wcteonline.org

Top 10 Reasons to join us the WCTE Convention in October. #3: Invest in Yourself! Register here: wcteonline.org #wcte2023 #ncte #elateachers

Reason #5 to go to the WCTE Convention in October: Be a Leader! Have you ever thought about sharing what you do in the classroom? Share what you do? Submit a proposal here: forms.gle/YQ5cXvt6hxGXrRHd9 Register for the convention here: wcteonline.org #WCTE2023

Join us in Wausau on October 12-13! Register here: wcteonline.org! #WCTE2023 #CenteringJoyinLearning #ELAteachers