Ambre Lee, EdD

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Comer of a poetry book- Mary Oliver sits with crossed legs

Reading Mary Oliver and reaching the last line of a poem- the first poem bloomed a smile wide across my face. And the next one, rippled tears falling to my chest, just above my heart~
#booksky

@jbpritzker.bsky.social On an NPR interview, you call out the President for saying one thing and then saying the opposite- leading to a statement that he might be bipolar. Mental illness should not be used as a negative signifier for your feelings about people. #wordsmatter #mentalillness

Read Nate Powell’s “Fluke” on the patio as the sun unwinds and the night birds sing. Three pages is all it takes for a gut punch from the forgotten- like hearing “Bend Down the Branches” for the first time. #booksky

I love the simple think pair share before jumping in to a new concept. It works. I love to do random groupings. No prep (other than a thoughtful & intentional prompt) and students are talking. I know tons of other strategies, but many aren’t necessary. #eduskychat

Trump says Education Department will no longer oversee student loans, 'special needs' The president said federal student loans would move to the Small Business Administration, and hinted that the Department of Health and Human Services would take over special education oversight.

Special Needs? IDEA oversight cannot be handed over to the department of Health & Human Services. ‘Bureaucracy’ is not eradicated by shifting roles & responsibilities to departments & people who do not have generative thinking for creating sites of educational freedom.
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As a Transion Coordinator, I partner with businesses to give students work experiences through #WCW #DOR Students receive a pay check at school. Currently they use a paper timesheet, which can be problematic. Does anyone know of a more reliable method to track student work hours? #EduSky

First customer in the bookstore this morning, but Casserole wanted to start before I got to the recliner- I’m reading now, but it doesn’t feel the same.
#booksky #dreamcount

I’ve never read it! Adding to my list. PS- love the profile pic : )

What are books that you wish you could go back and read for the first time? I’ll go first: Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore and Night Circus. #booksky #books #reading

#earthquake & I had just fallen asleep 💤

MeWow!

What I think is entertaining vs. what Ss think is entertaining is often far apart. When I allow myself to be completely in the moment w/the Ss, my sense of humor kicks in & we have moments of human fun that relates to content, or Ss. #sunchat

I sometimes use a strategy w/Ss that I heard on #CultofPedagogy podcast called talking point. In this instance, Ss know ahead of time that they will be having a 15 min. convo with peers. There are 4 Ss per group & each member must participate. I walk around and mark participation. #sunchat

Yes! I sometimes use playing cards-find your matching number. And, don't tell, sometimes I use starbursts if I need larger groups and the Ss have to include 1 of each color in their group. #sunchat

Engagement can be challenging. Including thoughtful partner talk with guiding questions can help. Additionally, journaling on the big ideas can also encourage more thought. #sunchat

Using a rubric is helpful up to a point. Students understand the standards and expectations for the assignment. However, learning occurs when students participate in peer feedback and a guided reflection on their learning. #sunchat

A2: Start small-invite guest speakers from different fields to speak to the importance of secondary education as a stepping stone into their field. #eduskychat

A1-The school's role for Career Readiness is to open a pathway for each student to be able to meaningfully engage in education and work after high school. Schools should have strong dual enrollment programs that cater to the college bound and the vocational bound students. #eduskychat

Agreed! An important component to equipping students with tools is to give all students the opportunity to grow their social capital and including all learners in this process.

A1-The school's role for Career Readiness is to open a pathway for each student to be able to meaningfully engage in education and work after high school. Schools should have strong dual enrollment programs that cater to the college bound and the vocational bound students.

Hey all! I’m Ambre, a transition coordinator, in SoCal @eduskychat

First day back to school. LA is still burning. Student laughter heals my soul.
#EduSky #highschool #losangeles

MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources

An LA organizer I trust shared this General Resource Spreadsheet with me. It includes nonofficial shelters and other resources for people affected by the LA fires.

There is not just a paywall to databases and academic journals, there is a social, educational, and monetary paywall for understanding some articles. Is research for other researchers, or to make changes in society?

Put these goals on your wall!! For me, the excitement of the new year dissipates & I forget my intentions-

Why does it take becoming older to appreciate all of what is naturally around us?

A2: Professionally, I had my first chapter published in a Rutledge book & I moved to Transition Coordinator at my school. Personally, I worked to build deeper connections with family since everyone lives out of state. #LeadLap

Late response- my 2025 intention is to look at my 3 main goals for the year each week as I compete my planning #LeadLap

Choose 20 books that greatly influenced you or stayed with you. One book per day, for 20 days. No explanations. No reviews. Just covers.
#BookSky
#BookChallenge
#20Books20Days
#EduSky
#20/20
#Niffenegger