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Dr. Towanda Harris

@drtharris.bsky.social
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Author I Speaker l Consultant I HBCU Professor📚 An educator that believes tht we are better together (*posts are my own) she/her #TheRightTools linktr.ee/drharris

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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 · 05/06/2026
Which one would you choose? #sweettooth
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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
Rest in Heaven.
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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...
This is a flyer that highlights three of the speakers at the SSTAGE promising practices Conference. The speakers are Dr. Towanda Harris, Dr. Gene Kerns, and Justin Hill.
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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 · 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 BentleyRoundtable 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 · 19/11/2025
On my way! #NCTE25 #HugsAreWelcome #cherisheverymoment
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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 · 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 · 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
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?
An infographic that shares data about how Gen Z learns about AI. 55% social media, 35% news/media, 15% educators, 12% employers/colleagues.
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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 · 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 · 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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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Hey Montana educators!
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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Yup, I’m crying! Never underestimate the value of affirming spaces for all of our students. Great job to this dad🥰 #fridaymotivation
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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
All positive thoughts are welcome for my Friday Write Day🫶🏽! #Book2
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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
I can only imagine what that moment felt like when this beautiful girl felt seen. What if ALL of classrooms were like this?🥹 #daydreaming
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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Wrote for an hour. Stuck to my writing plan. Said “no” to an opportunity (😩).
Still crying a little… but the reviewer said “We need this book in education right now!”
So I’m staying focused. Mostly. #TheRightTools #TeacherWriter #BookInProgress #EducatorsWhoWrite #StudentAgency #TeacherLife
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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Extra big hugs to the educators that love on our babies🥹. We ALL deserve spaces that we feel loved, valued, and seen.
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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Is someone cutting onions😭. Happy Friday y’all! I needed this❤️ #Cherisheverymoment
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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
From 3rd grade teacher to one of the program reviewers for education programs across my entire state😭 #TheRightTools
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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Prayers for Minnesota 💔
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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
New blog! Let’s shift assessment from scores to student voice, reflection, and real growth. Read here: community.theeducatorcollaborative.com/three-ways-t...
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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
I need your help! My niece (new teacher) is now a math intervention teacher. If it’s on your heart to give please help her out! I am beyond proud of her! www.donorschoose.org/project/buil...
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