Jennifer Orr @jenorr

Teach elementary students in a suburban, public school. I love my job. (Somewhere in there I am a mom, wife, reader, & musician too.) she/her #educolor jenorr.com Northern Virginia Joined August 2007

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Matthew R. Kay @MattRKay

12 months ago

When learning to be a teacher, how many of your courses focused on how to successfully lead class discussions? This is something @MarcusLuther6 and I just chatted about, and @jenorr and I discuss often. If the answer is few (or none)… that seems like an issue, no?

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MiddleWeb @middleweb

a year ago

REVIEW: Prompt deeper discussions by crafting great questions. Matt Kay provides actionable insights on how to structure discussions, promote critical thinking & create a safe class environment that encourages thoughtful debate. @MattRKay #edutwitter middleweb.com/52362/actionab…

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Jennifer Orr @jenorr

a year ago

I can’t believe it’s the 2nd birthday. I will be forever grateful to @MattRKay for inviting me into this work and sharing his wisdom and all the effort he’d put into Not Light, But Fire.

Stenhouse Publishers @stenhousepub

a year ago

Happy 2nd birthday to We're Gonna Keep On Talking! Co-authors @MattRKay and @jenorr empower elementary teachers to respond authentically and truthfully to children's questions about the world and lead meaningful discussions about race. spr.ly/60114En37

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Stenhouse Publishers @stenhousepub

a year ago

"Creating a classroom full of people—adults and students—who are willing to engage in difficult conversations is no small feat." Teachers @MattRKay and @jenorr embrace this difficulty with guidance on engaging K-12 students in conversations about race. routledge.com/Were-Gonna-Kee…

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Jennifer Orr @jenorr

a year ago

I don’t know how I got lucky enough to coauthor with @MattRKay but to also get to do sessions like this one with him? I’m living my best life.

Matthew R. Kay @MattRKay

a year ago

Always a good time presenting with @jenorr 🥰 Some of my favorite compliments are about how we always find a reason to laugh. Despite *all* the hard conversations. I like to think our students appreciate it even more than the good folks at our PDs and presentations.

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Jennifer Orr @jenorr

2 years ago

If you’re at #NCTE and find a black cross-body bag/fanny pack with a passport in it (and a college ID, a Charlie card, and a small stuffed candy corn ghost) please let me know. The loss of this bag is causing great stress in my family. Thank you!

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Stenhouse Publishers @stenhousepub

2 years ago

Embrace opportunities for growth, active listening, and critical thinking when discussing race in your classroom. Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school, authors and educators @MattRKay and @jenorr have guidance for leading these conversations. #KeepOnTalking

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Stenhouse Publishers @stenhousepub

2 years ago

As a new school year begins, consider how you can establish a safe and supportive classroom culture that fosters meaningful race conversations. Listen to We're Gonna Keep On Talking co-authors @MattRKay and @jenorr in this episode of Teacher's Corner: youtube.com/watch?v=JwsxRj…

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Jennifer Orr @jenorr

2 years ago

@MattRKay @FrederickMelo Definitely a more universal question than coffee shops folks seem to realize!

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RBmediaTopAuthors @RBmediaAuthors

2 years ago

Save 50% on the "We're Gonna Keep On Talking: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Elementary Classroom" audiobook by @MattRKay, and @jenorr. Offer expires 08/02. audiobooks.com/promotions/pro…

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Jennifer Orr @jenorr

2 years ago

As always, @MattRKay is on top of thinking about how things impact our classrooms and the kinds of questions we need to be asking ourselves.

Matthew R. Kay @MattRKay

2 years ago

So, honest question. If you were in your classroom today, and your students were joking/speaking light about the assassination attempt. What would you do? What would you say? Why would you say it? Would it depend on “which* kids?

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Stenhouse Publishers @stenhousepub

2 years ago

It's #summerreading time! We're Gonna Keep On Talking by @MattRKay and @jenorr helps you build a classroom community centered in active listening, respect, and analysis. Learn how to use this resource in your classroom: routledge.com/Were-Gonna-Kee… #StenhousePub #KeepOnTalking

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Jennifer Orr @jenorr

2 years ago

It was a treat to talk with @ClassTechTips for her podcast! I have immense respect for the amazing work she does.

Monica Burns, Ed.D #EdTech #ISTELive #ASCDAnnual @ClassTechTips

2 years ago

New on the blog this week 🎉 Find it 👉 ClassTechTips.com/BLOG 📚 EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI ✨ 7 Educator Tips for Going to a Conference 📝 Fostering Academic Conversations with @jenorr – Easy EdTech Podcast 269

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Jennifer Orr @jenorr

2 years ago

It’s always interesting to return to something I wrote a bit ago. This column holds true for me without hesitation.

Monica Burns, Ed.D #EdTech #ISTELive #ASCDAnnual @ClassTechTips

2 years ago

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Jennifer Orr @jenorr

2 years ago

That last one is absolutely brilliant. I’m holding on to that.

Matthew R. Kay @MattRKay

2 years ago

How many ways have you found to say “we almost there” to colleagues in the hallway? “We done yet?” “I could call it right now.” “___ more weeks!” Someone said today in the parking lot, “I think I see the light but it’s running”