- notice and wonder about life, learning, and literacy
- write with passion, an observant eye, and voice
- ardently champion voice as a means to be creatively expressive
- passionately promote positivity
- encourage the use of digital technologies to integrate with the arts and literacy in student-centered classrooms
Currently I am:
- spending my unretirement days as an ELA Consultant, using my extensive experience as a reader teacher, literacy specialist, and administrative leader to energize and impact K-12 teaching and literacy learning
- Moderator of #NYEDChat, the voice of New York State educators and beyond, (a professional learning community, PLN, on Twitter where I communicate with various state PLNs, international communities, and global educational and business community leaders
- Wonder Lead Ambassador for Wonderopolis
- blogger
- writer / poet
- Creator of the Reflect With Me Galleries of Artistic Expressions
- a member of the following blogging communities-Celebrate This Week, Poetry Friday, Slice of Life, Spiritual Journey first Thursday, Two Writing Teachers, Teach Write
- presenter at local, regional, state, and national conferences
- Executive Board Member and Editor of the Long Island Language Arts Council Newsletter, News & Views
- Member of the International Literacy Association, Nassau Reading Council, National Council of Teachers of English, New York State English Council
- My Blog: Beyond LiteracyLink http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/carol.varsalona
- LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-varsalona-56387169
- Twitter https://twitter.com/cvarsalona
- Wonder Ground Website: http://wg.wonderopolis.org/profile/CarolVarsalona
Background:
I have extensive experience as a districtwide director of language arts, literacy specialist/reading teacher, national/state conference presenter, and a staff developer in multiple Long Island school districts and BOCES. I am ardent about providing relevant and meaningful professional development that encourages educators to redesign their literacy landscapes into student-centered, joyful havens of inquiry-based learning where collaboration and self-efficacy is evident. Upon request, I provide customized, engaging professional development opportunities to meet the needs of leaders, teachers, and students.
- Professional Diploma in School District Administration
- CAS in Reading
- MS in Developmental Reading
- BA in English Education
Carol
