Gwen Blumberg
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Gwen Blumberg has worn many hats during her educational career. She’s been a classroom teacher, a reading interventionist, a literacy coach, an adjunct professor, and a district-level literacy leader. Her current professional adventure is serving as a K–8 public school librarian in Greater Boston. Although her roles have changed and the lenses through which she pursues her goals have varied, her focus and professional passion has been constant: to support the development of students’ rich reading and writing lives to help them better understand themselves, others, and their world… with JOY. Gwen shares her thoughts about all things literacy on Instagram and Bluesky @gwenblumberg.
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Wheels: Adapting to Change on the Roller Derby Track and in Your Teaching Life
Gwen Blumberg is inspired by a challenging roller derby practice and sees parallels for teachers who are facing challenging situations with changes to literacy curriculums. If something is shifting in your life, this article is sure to offer you confidence in moving forward.
Thanks for the Feedback: Leaning Into Tricky Conversations
Giving feedback is a skill you can grow with time and practice like any other skill. It is not judgmental when you stick with a clear and concise format, avoid emotions that may lead to feelings of blame, and offer the other person a chance to share any additional thoughts and feelings. Gwen Blumberg shares how to lean into these potentially tricky conversations to help everyone work better together.
Creating a Space
Gwen Blumberg clearly outlines different kinds of spaces for our classrooms and libraries. She was inspired by David Thornburg’s Learning Space model where he suggests creating campfires, watering holes, and caves to support different kinds of learning.
May 16, 2025: Trusting Students
This week’s newsletter is about trusting students and letting go of unrealistic expectations.
And the Winner Is… Planning and Implementing a Mock Book Award
Gwen Blumberg shares a school-wide approach to a mock book award experience. This clear step-by-step guide with a rich resource download makes it possible to implement in any school.
Uplifting Independent Reading in the Living Room
Gwen Blumberg offers ways to make the library a welcoming space for readers to settle in with their choice of books. Classroom teachers can consider creating a living room, too.
Small Wins
Gwen Blumberg shares the struggle that since the pandemic fewer people are showing up for professional learning meetings. She helps us flip the potential negativity by encouraging us to look for small wins. Small wins are a simple way to bring joy to your work and the work of others—and that is in fact a very BIG thing.
Morning Hike
Gwen Blumberg helps us consider and create space for a variety of personalities and learning needs. Inspired by a morning hike, she takes her observations and applies them to give space for all students to learn.
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