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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Final day to registerrrr!! irc.thecenterweb.org/events/multi...

Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

I am so excited to be a part of this year's hashtag#IMPACT2025 Conference amongst so many folks I deeply respect! It'll be a great few days of virtual learning together. Want to attend?? Simply click this link to register! events.zoom.us/ev/AqVpf76QD...

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Next week is the FY26 Statewide Meeting for Administrators Supporting English Learners. I have two sessions at the end of each day - I'll bring my energy, so don't worry if you've run out of yours (you can share mine with me!). I'd love to see you there!

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Will you be at the Illinois Principals Association Conference in October? I have a session that Tuesday and I'd love to see you there!

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Upcoming opportunity to connect & learn together: Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners - so excited to partner with IL ASCD for this event in October! Grab a few colleagues and register together! illinoisascd.org/professional...

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Congratulations to @emilyfrancis.bsky.social on her newest book releases!!! Celebrate with her by ordering these two amazing books!! Paper copy & e-book available on Amazon 🛒 www.amazon.com/Millys-Journ...

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

It's publication day and I've cried like 3 times already - IGNITING REAL CHANGE FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS IS HERE!!! I'm so thankful to everyone who has supported this journey of writing my second book! I cannot believe it's here!! www.routledge.com/Igniting-Rea...

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

SO excited about this new Corwin release - Learners First: Purpose & Practicality in Your Early Years of Teaching by Dr. Denise Furlong, Ed.D and Keri Orange-Jones! @drfurlong.bsky.social @corwinpress.bsky.social Use code SOCIAL25 for a discount & free shipping!!

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Sooooo excited to be a part of the MABE hELLo Podcast!!! I deeply love the MABE community and it was so fun to chat about my book releasing this month!! fast.wistia.net/embed/channe...

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

I'm so honored to have been on the Highest Aspirations Podcast with ELLevation! We spoke about my first book (Moving Beyond for Multilingual Learners), my upcoming book (Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners), my story, and my work at the IRC! info.ellevationeducation.com/webmail/8632...

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Chicagoland teachers, check out this awesome upcoming professional learning opportnity. I'm sad to miss it but it looks amazing! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

I am SOOOOO excited for this Friday's session at #MABEMI25 - hope to see you there!

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

I'm sooooo excited for this! I can't wait to present my session, MOVING BEYOND LEVELING TEXTS FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS Weds June 18th at 10:30am, at the 2025 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics in Chicago this June! Join me & other educators: nctm.org/ncte-nctm2025 #LitMath2025

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Coming this summer - IGNITING REAL CHANGE FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS: Equity & Advocacy in Action!! I'm so excited this this book will be a part of Routledge's Equity & Social Justice in Education Series!!!

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Last week, I started a book study in a district with my book, Moving Beyond for Multilingual Learners. While it was written a few years ago, I came across this quote - and it felt heavier. Much, much heavier.

Pink and white text on a blue background. "It is on us, now more than ever, to ensure that our students and families feel that school is a place in which they belong" - Carly Spina, Moving Beyond for Multilingual Learners.

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

SO excited for next month's #MABEMI25 in Michigan! This year my session is Unifying Instructional Experiences for Newcomer Students! SO exccited to see everyone and meet new friends!!

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Very excited for #IDEACon next week - I have two sessions I'm excited to share but I'll be there all 3 days to learn & grow alongside so many amazing folks! If you're there, let's hang out! :)

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Wanted to introduce our current foster puppies- Disney and Alvin! 💗🐾 These two are as cute as can be!

Black and white shih tzu puppy sitting on a wood floor

Brown and black puppy sitting on a wood floor

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Love, love, love attending conferences. I love to learn, exchange stories, and hear how folks are serving students & families. I’m so energized and encouraged (annnd also exhausted)! 2 days left of #MultilingualIL24

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I get to hang with my bestieeee Karina today at #MultilingualIL24. We went to college together & we began our education careers together. Her friendship is the greatest gift!!! 💗💗💗

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Soooo excited for Day 2 of #MultilingualIL24 💗🙌🏻💗

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

“A safe environment is an inclusive environment.” -Adelicia Brienzo at #MultilingualIL24 🔥🔥🙌🏻🙌🏻

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

These things are beyond perfection!

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Always, always LOVE learning from this incredible leader! @josemedinajr89.bsky.social - thank you for all your contributions to our entire field & community!

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Love, love, love playful languaging! Spotted at Ulta Beauty today- the sign reads “The Rewardiest program in beauty.” 💗🙌🏻

A marketing banner with various beauty products in a case, with the sign reading “The Rewardiest program in beauty.”

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Did some new activities today at my newcomer workshop! We shared some laughs! 💗🙌🏻 I really love my job. #EduSky

A small clear bag that has a purple sticky hand toy inside. Above the bag is an orange piece of paper that reads, “sticky hands.” There are other small pieces of orange paper, white envelopes, and blue pieces of paper in the background.

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

#EduSky Are you seeing your friends' "Spotify Wrapped" graphics? Bring them into your classroom! Here's a few ideas & templates, along with some of my own goofy ones. movingbeyondformls.blogspot.com/2024/12/2024...

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

We went for a sister walk on Thanksgiving and we spotted two owls, one pictured here. It was so cool! We are all so amazed with seeing any type of wildlife that’s not squirrels or pigeons!

A faraway shot of the silhouette of an owl on a post on top of a house. The sky is backlight as the sun set so you cannot see any detail of the owl.

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

So thankful to have spent the last week in Colorado with my two sisters and our families. I feel so whole when our three thirds are together. 💗💗💗

Three women smiling together holding drinks

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Why do I giggle through the chip aisle in Colorado? The altitude makes all the bags extra full. 🤣🤷‍♀️ Find the joy! Seek out the giggles!

Multiple bags of Lays of potato chips on a white shelf. The bags appear extra full of air.

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

One of the best bonuses of visiting my sister in Colorado is getting to see this pup! Wrigley is a former foster of mine and he’s just the sweetest boy!! 💗🐾💗 This photo was right after he told me a funny joke. 🤣🤣🙌🏻🙌🏻

A photo of a female on the left side and a tan dog that resembles a golden retriever on the right side. Both have expressions that look like they’re smiling.

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

My birthday last month was not pleasant (awful case of pneumonia!!) but I just picked these birthday presents up from my cousin tonight!! Soooo cute!!! 🤩🤩🤩💗💗💗

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

The amount of photos I take of my dog when he gets groomed is slightly outrageous, but here are 3 glamour shots of my baby Honu after his groomies! Look at his little bow tie! So fancy! 💗🐾💗

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Have you seen the new WIDA Alternate Can Do Descriptors? Available now! #EduSky #ELSky wida.wisc.edu/resources/al...

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Sometimes I get distracted during my own workshops! 🤣🤣🤩🤩💗💗

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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Here is my former foster pup, who is now my little brother- my parents adopted him last winter!! Oliver is turning one this week! 💗🐾 Isn’t he just the cutest?!

Tan puppy sitting on a beige couch with a rainbow-colored dog toy that says EQUALITY

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