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Kathryn Laster

@kklaster.bsky.social
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📍 Learner and educator 🎯 My goal is to transform the way we design #ProfessionalLearning 🫶 Love connecting to people, ideas, and communities ❤️ #CoffeeEDU, books, podcasts #GEGNORTX, #ISTECert, #LFAcademy25, ISTE+ASCD Community Leader she/her/hers

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Destiny Wagner #edtechnerds @edtechdestiny.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
💡 Teaching doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Join NERDSquad+ and get coaching, resources, and wellness strategies designed to help real teachers work smarter, not harder. 🚀 👉 Balance your workload. 👉 Reduce stress. 👉 Reclaim your time & joy in teaching. Activate Nerd Mode today. 🌟 #EDUsky
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
I'm looking forward to learning from Kendall Zoller this week at Learning Forward Florida! I've enjoyed digging into his book and wrote this post for @learntexas.bsky.social about a few of his steps of presentation choreography. #LFTXLearns #FloridaLearns #EduSky
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Choreographing Sessions: Professional Learning Best Practices for Success
The first five minutes of a professional learning session can shape everything that follows. In this post, explore delivery strategies from The Choreography of Presenting by Kendall Zoller, including…
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
I really enjoyed our last discussion protocol of the day at #LFNTX! Partners had a prompt related to the topic, we reflected about our wish to do more, do less, do better, or do different…then turned and discussed with a partner! Thanks Laura M for a fabulous day of learning! #LFTXLearns
Two women standing and the slide showing do more, do less, do better, do different
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
I always enjoy PoP time at #LFNTX! It's energizing to hear what other professional learning leaders are doing in their schools/districts. I often gravitate to the alternative forms of PD discussion, and I love hearing the creativity happening around the area! @learntexas.bsky.social #EduSky
“A POP is ‘a persistent, contextualized, and specific issue embedded in the work of a professional practitioner, the addressing of which has the potential to result in improved understanding, experience, and outcomes,’” 
Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), 2016.
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
I'm so happy to get to learn with #LFNTX #EDUfriends today! Love the theme and connections and that we started the day sharing glows! ✨ (Shoutout AoG and Laura Moore for not starting with logistics! 😜) #LFTXLearns @learntexas.bsky.social #EduSky
Glowing signs for Welcome to LFNTX! Let's Glow
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
It's almost time for this month's DFW #CoffeeEDU! We're meeting IRL on Saturday, 9/20, 11:15 - 12:15 (CT). See our site for all of the details! We 💗 this community of educators, and it's our favorite time to connect, learn, share, and grow. All educators are welcome! #EduSky 🔗 buff.ly/EYVJe9u
IRL DFW #CoffeeEDU, all educators welcome! September 20, 11:15 - 12:15, Milk N' Tea (The Shops at Willow Bend)
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
It was another delightful DFW #CoffeeEDU! This week was all about back-to-school wins, new adventures, and ideas to share. 🎉 #EduSky We alternate between virtual and F2F meetups, and all educators are welcome! Learn more about our group here: buff.ly/MkvvsKl
Zoom squares with Lydia, Kathryn, Kerry, Erika, Jen, Amy, Mantha, Marvia, Norma
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Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · 19/07/2025
We are sharing our PASSION for notebooklm.google.com One teacher is applying for EdTech jobs and uploaded her resumes and links to her socials and other resources about herself which cretted a podcast about herself and added that as a QR code to her resume. #coffeeEDU DFW #EduSky
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Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · 19/07/2025
"You don't fail experiments, you gather data" Erica at #coffeeEDU DFW ' #EduSky
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
I volunteered in the perfect spot for me - surrounded by books at ISTECentral! Loved connecting with new friends, and left a rec for Teach Happier! ❤️ #ISTELive + #ASCDAnnual
Jamie, Andrea, Kim, Kathryn at #ISTELive + #ASCDAnnual CentralTeach happier book on shelf
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
I'm really looking forward to learning from Scott Shigeoka on the mainstage at #ISTELive + #ASCDAnnual! For a recent presentation about sparking curiosity, I used this quote from his book Seek. ❤️ @communityleaders.bsky.social‬ @isteofficial.bsky.social‬ #EduSky
"By practicing inward curiosity, we become more conscious about important aspects of our life, such as how we want to spend our time, what we value, or how to care for ourselves." (Scott Shigeoka, Seek)
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
It’s always wonderful to be around these #EDUFriends! Today we debriefed the LFTX conference, shared ideas for creating Gemini Gems, and discussed so many books, including the Choreography of Presenting. 📚 I ❤️ our DFW #CoffeeEDU community!
10 friends at CoffeeEDU seated around a table at a restaurant
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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. @educroupe.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Just had an absolute blast discovering how toys can teach us powerful leadership lessons @learntexas.bsky.social conference! 🧸✨ Feeling super grateful for winning an amazing book to dive even deeper into this playful wisdom. 📚🙌 #LFTX25 #LFTXlearns @kklaster.bsky.social
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elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
#CoffeeEDU crew at Google Gemini Academy today! @cleoskye.bsky.social @educroupe.bsky.social @mama-mantha.bsky.social
4 women standing in front of a mural. Images of the people tagged in the post.
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Marvia Davidson @marviadavidson.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
We didn’t snap a picture but it was indeed a great time. Thank you EduFriends for making it a magical #CoffeeEdu @kklaster.bsky.social @educroupe.bsky.social @cleoskye.bsky.social plus Jen W., Emily, Amy F., & Momma M.
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
I'm looking forward to learning and sharing at this summer's @learntexas.bsky.social conference! Will I see you there? #LFTX25 #PL4PL #EDUSky 🔗 It's not too late to register! buff.ly/nTkweh3
I'm presenting Tuesday, June 17th 10:30 AM Reimagining PL with a Gathering Approach; 2:45 PM Expanding Professional Learning: Fresh Ideas Beyond Traditional PL #LFTX25
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
It's always a fabulous time with our #CoffeeEDU group! 📚 Today we had a huge list of book shares, we discussed the power of protocols and templates, how to lessen cognitive load, Form Mule, AI tools, and other solution finding. Want to join us next month? #EDUSky ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Zoom screen with Erika, Kathryn, Lydia, Meredith, Sylvia, Amy L, Roxanne, Marvia, Amy F.
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
I had a terrific time sharing "Lasting Learning" with PISD math teachers! 🤓 Thanks @mslkile.bsky.social for sharing the PZ thinking routine Creating Space for Learning. It was the perfect way to start the day! And thanks @kristinhebert.bsky.social for the invite! ✨ pz.harvard.edu/sites/defaul...
large group of educators collaborating around tables - working on applying work from today's PL session
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elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
If you want to read a carefully considered blog post on #professionallearning , go to Kathryn Laster's site! This post is about timing. I 💖⏱ ! Timers make SPACE for all the things, ensure EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION, & REDUCE COGNITIVE LOAD for everyone. www.refinedlearningdesign.com/learn/timing...
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Timing is Everything: How to Facilitate PD with Precision — Refined Learning Design
Avoid the common pitfall of running out of time in professional learning sessions. Discover how structured timing, clear agendas, and timers help facilitators stay on track, ensure full participation,...
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
This interview was so energizing and enlightening, and I'm still thinking about the distinction between skills and strategies vs outcomes. I can't wait to learn more at this summer's LFTX conference! #LFTXLearns #EduSky #ProfessionalLearning
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
I believe this advice is so true when designing #ProfessionalLearning, too! @elektronikav.bsky.social & I talk about this all the time. Less is more! #EduSky #CoffeeEDU
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Learning Forward Texas @learntexas.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
⏰ Don't miss out on the Learning Forward Texas Annual Conference! Early bird registration ends February 28, 2025. Join us June 16-18 at the Hurst Conference Center for inspiring sessions and networking opportunities. Secure your spot today! wix.to/9qglQrt
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Learning Forward Texas Annual Conference
Early Bird Pricing Ends Next Friday, February 28, 2025 Save $$ by registering early. Click here to register.
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
💗 What a terrific start to the weekend! Our DFW #CoffeeEDU had such a great time sharing and learning in community! #EduSky 📚 books, Readwise, journaling, book studies 💡 #TCEA takeaways 🔗 URL shorteners 🦋 social media connections + more! Want to join us next month? docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Zoom window showing multiple people holding up coffee mugs and pets! Roxanne, Kathryn, Lydia, Melanie, Amy, Kerry, Marilyn, Erika, Mason, Marvia, Jen, Danielle
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Audrey Fried @audreyfried.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Such an impt pt: We need to equip people with "practices (skills, knowledge, attitudes, habits of mind) that allow them to exert agency over technology." This aligns with John's comment on the pod that adults who use genAI well already have critical thinking along w relevant knowledge.
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John Warner @biblioracle.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
I've now listened to this episode of @pjvogt.bsky.social's Search Engine on which I appear and I cannot recommend it enough, not because of me, but because it frames the challenge of ChatGPT in schools and student writing better than anything I've seen or heard. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
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Playboi Farti and his AI Homework Machine
Podcast Episode · Search Engine · 02/14/2025 · 1h 1m
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Tony Vincent @tonyvincent.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Ugh! Bitly will begin showing a preview page prior to directing users to the destination URL—and that preview page may include advertising. "You can remove the preview page experience from your links and QR Codes at any time by selecting a paid Bitly plan." #EduSky #TLSky #EdTech
Screenshot of an email from Bitly with the subject "Upcoming changes to our Terms of Service." The email informs free plan users that starting next month, a preview page with potential advertising will be shown before redirecting viewers to the destination URL. The preview page can be removed by upgrading to a paid plan. The email encourages users to review the updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
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Brent G Warner @brentgwarner.com · 11/02/2025
I built a free URL shortener for teachers bc we don't need ads when we're just trying to help each other out Edushare.ing No redirecting to ads, no stealing your traffic, no registration or log-in, no charge I hope you find it useful. Please share with teachers freely #TeachersHelpingTeachers
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Edushare.ing - a free URL shortener for educators
Edushare.ing is a free url shortener made by a teacher, for teachers. No ads, no BS, just a way to share.
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
We 💗 our #CoffeeEDU community! We meet 1-hour each month to learn, share, & grow together. Saturday is a virtual meetup - want to join us? #EduSky 📆 Sat., 2/15, 11-12 CST 📍 RSVP for the Zoom link bit.ly/2BBKV4G @educroupe.bsky.social @u2woods.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social
Virtual #CoffeeEDU, all educators welcome, Saturday, Feb. 15, 11am-12pm CST, bit.ly/DFWCoffeeEDUSite, illustration with zoom screen, books, and latte nearby
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
🎉 I'm looking forward to being part of this learning community with Ness Labs and @neuranne.bsky.social! The organization of the online space is already 💯 and I love seeing examples of "naming as priming." Isn't "Curiosity Collective" inviting? #EduSky 👀 @mslkile.bsky.social @u2woods.bsky.social
Curiosity Collective - I'm in! Along with a book cover of "Tiny Experiments" - Ephemeral Coaching Cohort
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
I enjoy the posts from #TCEA, & I especially love @elektronikav.bsky.social's text to me that some of her sessions have been "affirming," which counts as learning! 🤩 Even if you don't get something brand new from a session, it's great to have those reminders about what you're doing well. 🙌 #EduSky
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
This short podcast is a regular part of my Monday morning ritual. 🥰 I keep thinking about this episode from a couple of weeks ago about elevating my gratitude practice, and I now love finding opportunities to level up! Thanks @suzannedailey.bsky.social for all you do for educators! #EduSky
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elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Starting my morning with GEG-NORTX @educroupe.bsky.social Good to meet you, Monica Napier #TCEA2025 #TCEA #TCEA25
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Stop by this morning and chat with @educroupe.bsky.social and @mrzmnapier.bsky.social! #TCEA #GEGNORTX
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
📚 I love thinking about different ways to create "book-ish" events for #ProfessionalLearning! I get to share some of the ideas in this month's @learntexas.bsky.social blog. #LFTXLearns How have you reimagined book studies? #EduSky #TCEA
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Reimagining Book Studies
Ready to bring new life to your book studies? In this month’s post, explore creative strategies to make book studies more engaging, collabor
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elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Here are a few things I learned/want to investigate from today at #TCEA2025 #TCEA made w/Adobe Express! #AdobeEduCreative
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
I'm enjoying #TCEA from afar, but I still want to share about our #GEGNORTX informal meetup! Stop by and chat with @educroupe.bsky.social and @mrzmnapier.bsky.social to share your favorite Google goodies from the conference. #EduSky 📆 Monday, Feb. 3, 9:30 AM 📍 Solar Atrium by registration
GEG-NORTX TCEA Meetu Up Monday, Feb. 3, Solar Atrium 9:30 AM CT
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
I had so much fun creating this quiz to discover your #ProfessionalLearning "Super Powers!" AI helped with the formulas, and I used Google Forms + FormMule to make it all work. This post shares my steps! #EduSky #AIinEducation #TCEA #EdTech
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Designing with AI: From Concept to Creation — Refined Learning Design
Using AI to design an activity for professional learning
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elektronikav.bsky.social @elektronikav.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Hey hey NTX TCEA 2025 attendees! #TCEA2025 #TCEA Monday meetup! #GEGNORTX
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Destiny Wagner #edtechnerds @edtechdestiny.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
At #TCEA - I love the educators who attend this conference and the energy they bring. You make my heart happy. 🥰 #edtechnerds #mindfulnessnerds #edusky #youmatter
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
🤩 Just learned about Canva's AI Sort feature in an @educatoralexander.bsky.social webinar w/ @micheleklein.bsky.social. #EduSky I've created many affinity maps in #ProfessionalLearning sessions & this Sort feature will allow me to quickly start the grouping process. ✅ 👀 @learntexas.bsky.social
Screenshot with example of Canva AI sort - white board with sticky notes and grouped categories.
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
📚 What are options for different types of book-ish #ProfessionalLearning experiences? #EDUSky - book tastings (pick from a variety of books) - "reverse" book club (bring a book about a topic, rather than all read same) - asynchronous book clubs (via voxer or chats) - podcast/article about a topic
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
🤔 I've used the reflection prompt of "Stop, Start, Continue," and I think "Stop, Start, Do More of" is terrific for a feedback process, too. It's simple, makes feedback more concrete, & can help build a culture of coaching. Have you tried this? #EduSky #EduCoach www.oyf.com/coolstuff/st...
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Start Stop Do More Feedback Model
This model is a simple way to ask for feedback. We've used this with some of the world's largest and most complex organizations, including Disney, Uber, and Nike.
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
It's a fantastic morning when we get together for #CoffeeEDU! I 💗 this community of education leaders! #EduSky A few things shared: 📚 books, note-taking, Storygraph 🤖 notebookLM ideas 🫶 ideas for gathering well! We're meeting again virtually on Feb. 15. 🌟 Join here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Zoom screen showing Lydia, Kathryn, Roxanne, Erika, Amy, Marvia, Kerry, Danielle, Janalle, Mason, Jen, Knikole
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
🎉 It's almost time for our first DFW #CoffeeEDU of 2025, and we're meeting virtually this month! We spend 1 hour learning and sharing, and all educators are welcome! #EduSky 📆 Sat. Jan. 18, 11am-12pm (CST) ✅ RSVP for the zoom link: bit.ly/2BBKV4G @alicekeeler.com
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a cup of coffee with a smiley face made out of foam .
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Cammie Kannekens @mrskannekens.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
FREE for Educators! On Wed Jan 22 from 7-8pm EST, ISTE+ASCD Community Leaders host a Digital Escape Room themed around the new #ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles (TLPs). Join me + @gsandler.bsky.social + @amanda-d-nguyen.bsky.social Register: bit.ly/TRANSFORMescapeSIGNUP
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
🌟 Learner Personas are key for #ProfessionalLearning! Thanks to an instructional designer friend, I now use them in my design process. 🤔 What questions guide you when designing PL for an unknown audience? #EduSky 🔗 Learn more in this #LFTXLearns post: buff.ly/4jsa1TN
Designing with Learner Personas in Mind, #LFTXLearns, LFTX logo
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
☕️ It's our first #CoffeeEDU of 2025, and we're meeting virtually! All educators are welcome. #EduSky Join us for 1-hour of learning, sharing, and growing (in an informal format). 📆 Jan. 18, 11am-12pm (CST) ✅ RSVP for the zoom link: bit.ly/2BBKV4G 👀 @educroupe.bsky.social @u2woods.bsky.social
Virtual #CoffeeEDU, Saturday, Jan. 18, 11-12 CST, EDUFriends, illustration of laptop, coffee, book, looking out on a snowy scene
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
What a fabulous way to begin the break! Our DFW #CoffeeEDU community is a fabulous group of #EDUFriends, and even when we're on vacay, we're still sharing ideas and learning together. 🥰 📙 Today's favorite book recommendation: The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper!
Festive photo of Kathryn, Lydia, Roxanne, Erika, Marvia, Mantha, Mama Marvia, Kerry
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
🎁 One of my favorite connection questions during #LearnFwd24 is "What gift do you bring to your colleagues?" It's such a subtle way to reflect and share strengths, and it provides a different insight for old and new #EDUFriends. #LFAcademy25 #LFTXLearns 🤔 What's your gift? #EDUSky
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Kathryn Laster @kklaster.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
I had a terrific day presenting at #LearnFwd24, and the Idea Exchange format seemed to engage this group of educators! #LFAcademy25 #LFTXLearns 🌄 Bonus: before the session, I opened the doors to see mountains! 💜 Bonus: the purple LF shirts matched my Slides!
conference ballroom showing educators working at their round tables.ballroom with doors open to show mountains
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