Are you a parent wondering how you will navigate (read: stay sane in) the coming weeks? Are you a teacher, wondering how to give parents tips for learning at home? I’m Jessica–elementary teacher, ESL specialist, and reading specialist here. These …
6 Things Teachers Should Do Now to Prepare for School Closures
Hey, teachers. What a crazy time it is right now. You may be doing all these things already, but here are six ways I am trying to prepare as coronavirus gets closer to my area. There are a few confirmed …
How to Set Up Google Classroom for Blended Learning or Online Learning
What is Google classroom? Think of it as a home page for your classroom that automatically connects you to your students. You can share links, post questions, send electronic forms, and communicate through comments. It’s free, but you do need …
Getting Started with Blended and Remote Learning
What can teachers do NOW to prepare for the Coronavirus? We all know the importance of using hand sanitizer and reviewing hand washing practices, but have you thought about how COVID-19 might disrupt the learning of your students? Some schools …
More about me…
Hey new friends!
I’m Jessica the founder of Loving Language and Literacy. I’m an elementary teacher and EL specialist, and I’m finishing up my 2nd Master’s Degree in reading (because I like learning and mild torture). I grew up in Pennsylvania and started my career there, but I’ve taught English all over the world. I currently live in the DC metro area with my stubborn husky and my supportive husband.
I love being creative, cooking without measuring anything, drinking all the coffee, jogging like a turtle, and encouraging fellow educators.
I’ve been teaching for almost a decade, mostly in public schools. I’ve taught a WIDE range of students from 5 year olds up to an ESL student in his 70’s! I’ve taught students from every continent (except Antarctica, haha). I’ve been a 5th grade classroom teacher, ELL specialist, college ESL instructor, and I’ve even taught English abroad in Ecuador, Taiwan, Bosnia, and Tajikistan.
I care deeply about supporting students who struggle for various reasons: maybe they speak another language at home; maybe their culture is different from school culture; maybe they have learning issues; maybe they are struggling socially or emotionally.
Early on in my career, I remember feeling very lost on how to help students who needed more support than our curriculum provided. I didn’t have all the answers and let’s be real, I was TIRED as a new teacher (let’s be real I’m always tired). So that is why Loving Language and Literacy was born. I’d love to answer questions and share the expertise I’ve gained so far–I always fee like I have so much to learn.
I hope Loving Language and Literacy will help you be confident as you support all the students that walk through your classroom door without the guilt-tripping or unreasonable expectations teacher are all too familiar with.
