Jennifer Vincent
Jennifer Vincent taught students who are deaf and hard of hearing from kindergarten through high school as a hearing itinerant teacher in Chicago. Currently she’s a technology leader in her district and blogs at www.teachermentortexts.com.
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Emoji Book Talks
Jen Vincent outlines a twist on book talks—the Emoji Book Talks. This is a fast and fun way for students to share books and build their Books to Read lists.
Small-Group Conversations About Independent Reading
Jen Vincent scaffolds conversations to help students discuss their independent reading books in small groups…even when everyone is reading a different book! Download and print a copy of the guide to support students in their small-group conversations.
Join a Reading Community
Jen Vincent invites all educators to join a reading community by participating in the kidlit version of It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
Deepening Discussion with a Circle Process
Jen Vincent strengthens the authenticity of a share session in writing workshop by building and tending to relationships that honor a circle process that originated in Indigenous communities.
Coaching Connections
Jennifer Vincent takes on a new role in a new school district. She develops trust with a plan for working with colleagues to set goals and reflect.
Starting with Core Beliefs and Values
Jennifer Vincent shares some of her favorite strategies for helping colleagues describe their core beliefs and values.
Honesty with Adult Learners
Jennifer Vincent explains why the most important norm of all for coaches may be sharing vulnerability and openess in professional development settings.
Apps in Perspective
Jennifer Vincent helps a group of teachers who request suggestions for apps in Spanish. She "zigs" when they want her to "zag" by encouraging them to go deeper into exploring what students need.
Above the Clouds
Jennifer Vincent reflects on the drudgery and angst that is a normal part of the life of literacy leaders helping others.
Classroom Visits for Professional Development Insight
Jennifer Vincent finds that classroom visits are a good alternative to surveys when analyzing teachers' professional development needs.
Reflection and Growth with New Teachers
Jennifer Vincent helps two new teachers look critically at their work with families, using research and practical tools to encourage them to grow.
Leading a Multi-Day Curriculum Meeting
Jennifer Vincent adds ways for committee members to share notes and insights in writing outside meetings, as a way to ensure that all voices (especially those of introverts) can be heard.
Compass Points and Collaboration
Jennifer Vincent uses “compass points” to help colleagues understand differences in learning and collaborative styles.
Pits and Peaks
Jennifer Vincent mines a truly unlikely source for inspiration, and creates a document many teachers can use to express triumphs and struggles with technology.
Digital Clutter and Being Present with Teachers
Jennifer Vincent changes her approach to one-on-one appraisal conferences with teachers by eliminating "digital clutter" and finding other small ways to give those she is meeting with her full attention.
Climbing Gordon’s Ladder with New Teachers
Jennifer Vincent finds that Gordon's Ladder is a powerful tool for mentoring new teachers.
