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Dr. Towanda Harris

@drtharris.bsky.social

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Author I Speaker l Consultant I HBCU Professor📚 An educator that believes tht we are better together (*posts are my own) she/her #TheRightTools https://linktr.ee/drharris

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · Nov 14

Where are my educators out here fighting to create safe spaces where students see themselves in the learning experience? Tag and follow! (I’ll follow back!)
👋🏽My name is Dr. Towanda Harris…
*Former 3rd grade Teacher
*Author of The Right Tools
*Educational Consultant
*National Speaker
*HBCU professor

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 3d

Celebrating the rich heritage of Indigenous People today!

Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 4d

Surround yourself with people who fight for you in rooms you aren't in yet.
-Unknown

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 4d

Someone please tell me to stop adding things to my e-portfolio! I am never going to be done with my three-year review upload😩! #mytoxictrait

Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 6d

This is so telling! What are your thoughts?

An infographic that shares data about how Gen Z learns about AI. 55% social media, 35% news/media, 15% educators, 12% employers/colleagues.

Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 10d

Come hang out with me in the A-T-L in 2026! Spots are limited! Tag a principal or an educator! #therighttools

Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 13d

I could really use some joy on my TL. It’s her smile for me😍

Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 14d

So many goodies in this picture! Which item resonates with you most?

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 14d

When we say our expectations are high for our students, it is still our obligation to scaffold a path for all students to reach it. IJS. #NoPullingYourselfUpByYourBootstraps #SettingOurStudentsUpForSuccess

Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 20d

Happy Friday y’all… especially to those teachers that sprinkle a little sunshine in their classrooms everyday☀️! #teacherlife

Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 26d

Excited when I get to virtually hang out with folks committed to centering students! #TheRightTools

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 26d

Yes you can go over to YouTube and see all sessions! (Our session is at 11ET) www.youtube.com/live/XgypGta...

Fall 2025 Gathering Keynote: Katie Wood Ray and Stella Villalba

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 27d

Not sure who needs to hear this but a resume is not a curriculum vitae😩 It would have so much easier if I continued to update my CV instead of resume over the 24 years I’ve been in education. My brain hurts y’all😩.

Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 28d

Happening Sat, Sept 20: @theedcollab.bsky.social FREE Virtual K–12 Literacy Conference.
11:00 AM EST with @loveteachbless.bsky.social and I! Our session,
“Independent Reading: Deepens Student Engagement & Transforms Classrooms.”
theeducatorcollaborative.com/register-fal...

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 29d

It’s happening! I am working on my 3rd year review application! Cheers to an amazing Dossier🤞🏽

#TracktoTenure #HigherEd #WhyAmIEmotional #PrayersPlease

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 29d

Y’all I just completed my first color run! Omg! #joymoments

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · Sep 9

Writing from your experiences means that the lessons learned will never be outdated. Just got a message notifying me that ALL conference participants will receive a copy of my book, The Right Tools, in preparation for a virtual Q&A I’ll be doing! Let’s go!

#TheRightTools

Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · Sep 9

Hey Montana educators!

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · Sep 5

Yup, I’m crying! Never underestimate the value of affirming spaces for all of our students. Great job to this dad🥰
#fridaymotivation

Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · Sep 5

All positive thoughts are welcome for my Friday Write Day🫶🏽! #Book2

Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · Sep 2

Sometimes our students just need to know that someone is listening. It was hard to do that today because my mama heart always wants to fix it. I was reminded that growth happens in the process.

Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · Sep 1

You feel my pain😩

Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · Sep 1

I can only imagine what that moment felt like when this beautiful girl felt seen. What if ALL of classrooms were like this?🥹 #daydreaming

Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · Sep 1

Today is a good day to get some writing done.

Me: (in my cotton pjs) washing laundry, getting coffee, and cleaning my room. AND enjoying my coffee.

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Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · Sep 1

Congratulations!

Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · Aug 30

Wrote for an hour. Stuck to my writing plan. Said “no” to an opportunity (😩). Still crying a little… but the reviewer said “We need this book in education right now!” So I’m staying focused. Mostly.
#TheRightTools #TeacherWriter #BookInProgress #EducatorsWhoWrite #StudentAgency #TeacherLife

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