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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Less than 24 hours away! Come join the convo in the comfort of your PJs! Shout out to those that have already grabbed your seat! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

My book was among participants’ bag of books for a sold out science of reading conference! #grateful

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

25 years in education. 3 years as a professor. 6 years speaking across the country. Another book on the way. 📚✨ Whew. Grateful for the journey and excited for what’s next. Teachers, celebrate yourselves too 💛

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Started as a third grade teacher. 25 years later, grateful for the many doors that God continues to open.

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

If you are in Georgia, I would love for you to join me!

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Honored to be invited to serve on this Literacy Endorsement Task Force for Georgia!

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

It’s conference day! More pictures to come! Y’all my brilliant students are presenting alongside me! We are sharing with educators ways to humanize data and meet students where they are! #GATE #TheRightTools

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

My students and I are traveling to present at a conference to current teachers. This will be their first time presenting. Positive thoughts are welcomed 🥰

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Wish it didn’t need to be said but here we are❤️‍🩹.

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Celebrating his legacy of peace, action, and love for humanity. #MLK

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Kicked off 2026 with educators in Illinois, exploring curriculum connections and student agency. Grateful for the learning and collaboration. #therighttools #ProfessionalDevelopment

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Looking forward to starting my year off with Illinois educators!

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

About 2,000 educators impacted in 2025 and a 2nd book contract secured. Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it. 💜 I want to celebrate you! Share something that made you smile in 2025👇🏽

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

From my household to yours! May this holiday season bring you more moments of laughter a few moments of tears❤️ #Happyholidays

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Today’s goal: 3000 Ok good night 😴 #Book2

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Excited to keynote at the Promising Practice Conference in January 2026! www.sstage.org/professional...

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Book 2 is a little different. Much more in my brain to speak about. I set my timer for 20 minutes and spit it 500 words. May not seem like a lot but praise God for focus🙌🏽

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Clap for me! I made it through another semester with teacher candidates 🎉

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

My 16 yr old daughter does a lot of walking btwn classes so I put her on the “compression sock” game and now her friends are asking her for the Amazon link😂

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

(16 yr old) daughter: I’m thinking of being a kindergarten teacher. Me: (trying to stay cool) why? daughter: It brings me joy to see their faces light up. Me: (fireworks inside) let’s look into summer youth programs. Me: (screams of quiet joy) Y’all she’ll be my 1st child tht’ll be a teacher 😍🍎

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

If you’re at #NCTE2025, come hang out with us today at 11! 🎉 #NCTE25

Friday 11:00 - Mile High Ballroom 4E/4F
Session: 1960
Teaching for Engagements
Boosting Student Motivation, Interest, and Agency with Reading and Writing
Chairs: Towanda Harris, Christopher Lehman
Roundtable Leaders: Lois Barker, Georgina Castilleja, JoEllen McCarthy, Islah Tauheed, Kristine Paulson, Jody Langan, Abby Gillis, Nita Creekmore, Roberto Germán, Vanee Smith-Matsalia, Cris Tovani, Zainab Jabak, Ellin Keene, Molly Love, Carla España, Luz Yadira Herrera, Janet N. Y. Zarchen, Markesha Tisby, Troy Hicks, Cindy Gerwin, Xochitl Bentley

Roundtable Topics
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Interactive Writing and Everyday Language
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Leveraging our Read Alouds To Strengthen Literacy and Word
Play
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Boosting Student Motivation and Agency Through Student-Led Small Groups
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Empowering Growth: Peer-to-Peer Feedback Strategies to Enhance Engagement in Reading and Writing
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Reading with Purpose, Writing with Passion
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Tapping Into Students' Desire to Read, Write, and Discuss
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Who is Responsible for Student Engagement: Helping Students Develop Ownership for their Engagement.
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Supporting Teachers with Ways to Leverage Culturally Relevant Text Sets to Enrich Mandated Curricula

Using Literacy Autobiographies to Enhance Instruction
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Motivating Transfer: Integrating Reading and Writing in
Phonics
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Al in Education: Problems, Potentials, and Possible Futures
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Cultivating the Qualities of a Changemaker through Passion
Projects

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

I hope y’all can come support my students on IG Live tonight at 9EST. They have so much to say🥰 Show them some love 💕 @loveteachbless.bsky.social #NCTE25

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Without saying your job title, say some phrases you say every day.

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Lunch and Learn with @casieonline! Gearing up for a 2-day workshop on Student-Centered Literacy Strategies! Link in bio to register. March 5-6, 2026 #therighttools www.casieonline.org/casie-presen...

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Calling all IB Coordinators, I hope to see y’all! #LunchandLearn

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Please share with families in need.

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Having a relationship first with your students means that when you give them feedback, they receive it from a place of trust and not harm. Y’all I got receipts to prove it. #relationshipscomefirst

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

The way students receive information (reels, posts, shorts, etc) is really impacting their ability to engage in academic discourse. How can we increase the noise in our classrooms? I am struggling. With all of the craziness happening I NEED my students to think critically about wht they r taking in.

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Saturday, 11/8! calendly.com/drtharris/li...

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

The hands of my 86 year old dad and my mom. This put a smile on my face. #earlyvoting

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

I will never normalize holding college students accountable like adults, but making big decisions for them as they were kids. Choose one, people🤷🏽‍♀️ #professorchronicles

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Tell me you’re in Montana without telling me you’re in Montana😆

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Celebrating the rich heritage of Indigenous People today!

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Surround yourself with people who fight for you in rooms you aren't in yet. -Unknown

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Someone please tell me to stop adding things to my e-portfolio! I am never going to be done with my three-year review upload😩! #mytoxictrait

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

This is so telling! What are your thoughts?

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Come hang out with me in the A-T-L in 2026! Spots are limited! Tag a principal or an educator! #therighttools

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

I could really use some joy on my TL. It’s her smile for me😍

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

So many goodies in this picture! Which item resonates with you most?

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

When we say our expectations are high for our students, it is still our obligation to scaffold a path for all students to reach it. IJS. #NoPullingYourselfUpByYourBootstraps #SettingOurStudentsUpForSuccess

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Happy Friday y’all… especially to those teachers that sprinkle a little sunshine in their classrooms everyday☀️! #teacherlife

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Excited when I get to virtually hang out with folks committed to centering students! #TheRightTools

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Not sure who needs to hear this but a resume is not a curriculum vitae😩 It would have so much easier if I continued to update my CV instead of resume over the 24 years I’ve been in education. My brain hurts y’all😩.

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Happening Sat, Sept 20: @theedcollab.bsky.social FREE Virtual K–12 Literacy Conference. 11:00 AM EST with @loveteachbless.bsky.social and I! Our session, “Independent Reading: Deepens Student Engagement & Transforms Classrooms.” theeducatorcollaborative.com/register-fal...

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

It’s happening! I am working on my 3rd year review application! Cheers to an amazing Dossier🤞🏽 #TracktoTenure #HigherEd #WhyAmIEmotional #PrayersPlease

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Y’all I just completed my first color run! Omg! #joymoments

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