Pop Up Partied
Dear Friends,
I’m going to tell you something that would shock the people who know me best… I am officially partied out. I don’t know about y…
When You Wonder, You’re Learning: A Book Circle’s Impact on Team Unity
In January of 2023, the Manatee County School District’s Early Learning Department began the daunting task of revisioning its work and suppor…
Let’s Get the Party Started: Join us at the Suncoast Remake Learning Days Bash!
Dear Friends,
Have you ever noticed how many popular songs are about parties? From Kool and the Gang’s “Celebration” to Pink’s “Get the Party…
Attendance Awareness — Laurie’s Musical Message
Dear Friends,
Welcome back to school! I hope you had a phenomenal summer filled with laughter and learning. I don’t know about you, but the s…
From “Show” to “Atmosphere” — Embracing Fred Rogers’ Legacy of Care
On September 13 and 14, I had the opportunity to help host Ryan Rydzewski, co-author of When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Endu…
A Journey of Inspiration and Connection
Recently, we kicked off the When You Wonder, You’re Learning Book Circle Project with a visit from co-author Ryan Rydzewski. In a series of s…
Embracing New Possibilities for Connection
“As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each of us has something tha…
THIS SUMMER WAS COOL FOR THIS BOOK IS COOL!
As kids head back into the classroom for another great year of learning, we heard how much fun they had while reading this summer in the Sunc…
Summer Maths
Friends,
Whether you staycationed or traveled this past summer, I hope your family was one of the many who participated in 2023’s THIS BOOK I…
Happiness Can Be Found Wherever You Take It
Hope can be found in surprising places – even in a basket of clean, fresh laundry. Smiling faces of all ages filled SuperMatt Laundry in Port…
The Pop-Up Experience
Recently, I participated in my first Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry event while enrolled in The Patterson Foundation’s (TPF) Study Away cour…
A Magical Motivational Morning
Summer camps bring many different types of excitement. Some children wake up excited for another day with friends. Some are excited about the…
From Mister Rogers to Digital-Age Kids: Exploring “When You Wonder, You’re Learning” Book Circles Together
One of the most enjoyable parts of my job with The Patterson Foundation, and there are many, is the opportunity to connect with people throug…
Suncoast Remake Learning Days Celebration Breakfast
On June 23, 2023, the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and The Patterson Foundation hosted the Suncoast Remake Learning Days Celebra…
Reach Out and Read – A New Chapter
The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading first learned of Reach Out and Read in April of 2015 at a gathering of Campaign for Grade-Level…
THIS BOOK IS COOL! (Book distribution at schools)
The excitement of summer reading is in the air at over 150 school locations across our region. As summed up by the Sea Breeze Elementary Scho…
Inspiring New Possibilities Through Video Games
When we think of video games, we often equate the experience to a fun virtual adventure. Seldom do we think of the possibilities of a career …
SRLD 2023: Fostering Spaces for Learning, Connecting, and Collaborating
Imagine being a child and having the opportunity to be loud in a library, visit your favorite museum after school, be a veterinarian, and pla…