Markesha Tisby
@markeshatisby.bsky.social
Child of God, Consultant, TCTELA VP, Former Literacy Specialist/Teaching and Learning Coach, Equipping Parents to Create Literacy-rich Homes
Just presented "Picture Book Picnic: A Literary Tasting for K-2 Educators" at the Leander Lit Love Symposium!
Grateful to be part of a community that believes in the transformative power of literacy! 🙌
#LeanderLitLove #EarlyLiteracy #PictureBooks #Education
Grateful to be part of a community that believes in the transformative power of literacy! 🙌
#LeanderLitLove #EarlyLiteracy #PictureBooks #Education
May 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Just presented "Picture Book Picnic: A Literary Tasting for K-2 Educators" at the Leander Lit Love Symposium!
Grateful to be part of a community that believes in the transformative power of literacy! 🙌
#LeanderLitLove #EarlyLiteracy #PictureBooks #Education
Grateful to be part of a community that believes in the transformative power of literacy! 🙌
#LeanderLitLove #EarlyLiteracy #PictureBooks #Education
I had a fantastic conversation with Missy Couch, Founder of CheckBox Pro, about the vital role of strong K-2 instruction and how foundational literacy paves the way for lasting academic achievement. Ñ
Give it a listen and let me know what you learn!
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDra...
Give it a listen and let me know what you learn!
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDra...
26: Building Foundational Readers: Phonics, Confidence & K-2 Instruction
CheckBox Pro Series · Episode
open.spotify.com
May 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I had a fantastic conversation with Missy Couch, Founder of CheckBox Pro, about the vital role of strong K-2 instruction and how foundational literacy paves the way for lasting academic achievement. Ñ
Give it a listen and let me know what you learn!
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDra...
Give it a listen and let me know what you learn!
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDra...
Share! Share! Share!
Are you an aspiring ELAR educator of color?
TCTELA’s DREAM Program offers mentorship, PD, & career support to help you grow as a teacher & advocate.
Apply by 6/13 at 11PM CST!
shorturl.at/15SN0
#TCTELA #DREAMProgram #FutureTeachers
TCTELA’s DREAM Program offers mentorship, PD, & career support to help you grow as a teacher & advocate.
Apply by 6/13 at 11PM CST!
shorturl.at/15SN0
#TCTELA #DREAMProgram #FutureTeachers
May 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Share! Share! Share!
Creating this brought me so much joy! #TCTELA2026
#TCTELA President-Elect @markeshatisby.bsky.social shares a chapter of her journey via our #BoardMemberHistorias series. Recollecting on the reading adventures taken with her mother, Markesha begins by sharing that words were her first playground.
#TCTELA2026 #TeacherVoices #Historias #MattDeLaPeña
#TCTELA2026 #TeacherVoices #Historias #MattDeLaPeña
April 28, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Creating this brought me so much joy! #TCTELA2026
The @tctela.bsky.social All Sections Meetings are so good. If you missed out today, please join us next month.
Listening to Terri Harkey discuss books is how I would like to start every Saturday.
We have a lot of great things happening. See below.
Listening to Terri Harkey discuss books is how I would like to start every Saturday.
We have a lot of great things happening. See below.
April 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The @tctela.bsky.social All Sections Meetings are so good. If you missed out today, please join us next month.
Listening to Terri Harkey discuss books is how I would like to start every Saturday.
We have a lot of great things happening. See below.
Listening to Terri Harkey discuss books is how I would like to start every Saturday.
We have a lot of great things happening. See below.
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#TCTELA President-Elect @markeshatisby.bsky.social shares the work our board of directors has done to provide guidance to district leaders regarding the strengths and identified opportunities for growth for Bluebonnet Learning, Texas’ latest approved HQIM curriculum product.
April 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
#TCTELA President-Elect @markeshatisby.bsky.social shares the work our board of directors has done to provide guidance to district leaders regarding the strengths and identified opportunities for growth for Bluebonnet Learning, Texas’ latest approved HQIM curriculum product.
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🗓️SAVE THE DATE: May 3, 10AM EST, ONLINE
📣Our Spring 2025 Gathering’s conference theme is one word: UNMUTE.
📣It is a call to action for anyone who has been trying to regain their footing and voice in this whirlwind of devastating news we encounter daily.
More details to come.
📣Our Spring 2025 Gathering’s conference theme is one word: UNMUTE.
📣It is a call to action for anyone who has been trying to regain their footing and voice in this whirlwind of devastating news we encounter daily.
More details to come.
March 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
🗓️SAVE THE DATE: May 3, 10AM EST, ONLINE
📣Our Spring 2025 Gathering’s conference theme is one word: UNMUTE.
📣It is a call to action for anyone who has been trying to regain their footing and voice in this whirlwind of devastating news we encounter daily.
More details to come.
📣Our Spring 2025 Gathering’s conference theme is one word: UNMUTE.
📣It is a call to action for anyone who has been trying to regain their footing and voice in this whirlwind of devastating news we encounter daily.
More details to come.
I used my voice this morning in honor of TCTELA’s Advocacy Day! I encourage all of you to email or call your representatives today — it took me less than 5 minutes.
Use your voice or they will speak for you!
#TCTELA #AdvocacyDay
Find your reps here: www.fyi.legis.texas.gov/Home.aspx
Use your voice or they will speak for you!
#TCTELA #AdvocacyDay
Find your reps here: www.fyi.legis.texas.gov/Home.aspx
March 31, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I used my voice this morning in honor of TCTELA’s Advocacy Day! I encourage all of you to email or call your representatives today — it took me less than 5 minutes.
Use your voice or they will speak for you!
#TCTELA #AdvocacyDay
Find your reps here: www.fyi.legis.texas.gov/Home.aspx
Use your voice or they will speak for you!
#TCTELA #AdvocacyDay
Find your reps here: www.fyi.legis.texas.gov/Home.aspx
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"Writing helps us discover what we know. Writing is different than talking. When we jot something down, we distill its essence; it becomes part of us; we own it in a new way." from Joy Write: Cultivating High-Impact, Low-Stakes Writing.
March 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"Writing helps us discover what we know. Writing is different than talking. When we jot something down, we distill its essence; it becomes part of us; we own it in a new way." from Joy Write: Cultivating High-Impact, Low-Stakes Writing.
Reposted by Markesha Tisby
Vice President @markeshatisby.bsky.social leads us into a Texas welcome for author, illustrator, and filmmaker @vashtiharrison.bsky.social at #TCTELA2025.
February 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Vice President @markeshatisby.bsky.social leads us into a Texas welcome for author, illustrator, and filmmaker @vashtiharrison.bsky.social at #TCTELA2025.
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Photographic evidence of our President-Elect @markeshatisby.bsky.social, M.Ed and Vice President @dougfrank.bsky.social framing the future of literacy. #TCTELA2025
February 9, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Photographic evidence of our President-Elect @markeshatisby.bsky.social, M.Ed and Vice President @dougfrank.bsky.social framing the future of literacy. #TCTELA2025
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February 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Gerry will share policies that he has incorporated that promote a healthy, respectful working relationship even when opinions differ. He will also share ideas that maximize opportunities to get to know staff members.
🧭 Registration is still open at www.tctela.org
🧭 Registration is still open at www.tctela.org
February 1, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Gerry will share policies that he has incorporated that promote a healthy, respectful working relationship even when opinions differ. He will also share ideas that maximize opportunities to get to know staff members.
🧭 Registration is still open at www.tctela.org
🧭 Registration is still open at www.tctela.org
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We can’t wait to see you in attendance at our final #TCTELA All Sections Meeting before #TCTELA2025. Join us on Saturday, January 18th at 9AM for a special address from President Alissa prior to breakout sessions.
Visit sites.google.com/view/allsect... for more including the Zoom link.
Visit sites.google.com/view/allsect... for more including the Zoom link.
January 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
We can’t wait to see you in attendance at our final #TCTELA All Sections Meeting before #TCTELA2025. Join us on Saturday, January 18th at 9AM for a special address from President Alissa prior to breakout sessions.
Visit sites.google.com/view/allsect... for more including the Zoom link.
Visit sites.google.com/view/allsect... for more including the Zoom link.
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Make 2025 a year to remember by registering for #TCTELA2025. Already registered? Invite a friend or colleague to join you and tackle the rest of the year with renewed energy.
Invite your teaching partner today: www.tctela.org/2024_confere...
Invite your teaching partner today: www.tctela.org/2024_confere...
January 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Make 2025 a year to remember by registering for #TCTELA2025. Already registered? Invite a friend or colleague to join you and tackle the rest of the year with renewed energy.
Invite your teaching partner today: www.tctela.org/2024_confere...
Invite your teaching partner today: www.tctela.org/2024_confere...
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Did you know #TCTELA has a podcast?
In this episode, Kwame Alexander shares insights on building writing communities that empower educators to overcome the fear of writing and grow alongside their students.
tctela.configio.com/ct/712/41320...
In this episode, Kwame Alexander shares insights on building writing communities that empower educators to overcome the fear of writing and grow alongside their students.
tctela.configio.com/ct/712/41320...
December 11, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Did you know #TCTELA has a podcast?
In this episode, Kwame Alexander shares insights on building writing communities that empower educators to overcome the fear of writing and grow alongside their students.
tctela.configio.com/ct/712/41320...
In this episode, Kwame Alexander shares insights on building writing communities that empower educators to overcome the fear of writing and grow alongside their students.
tctela.configio.com/ct/712/41320...
How does self-care bingo sound? Interesting? Necessary? Fun? Come hang out with us this Saturday!
Please consider joining us for our last All Sections Meeting of the year. We will meet this Saturday, December 21st, at 9 AM CST. Check out our All Sections Depot at tctela.configio.com/ct/718/41490... to find the Zoom link!
We will start our morning with some self-care tips to maximize the break.
We will start our morning with some self-care tips to maximize the break.
December 19, 2024 at 2:53 PM
How does self-care bingo sound? Interesting? Necessary? Fun? Come hang out with us this Saturday!
Reposted by Markesha Tisby
Gerry Brooks isn’t just a speaker; he’s a seasoned teacher who’s seen—and survived—just about everything. His humor-infused wisdom on real-life classroom challenges is exactly what you need for a fresh perspective.
See him at #TCTELA2025 by registering at sites.google.com/view/allsect...
See him at #TCTELA2025 by registering at sites.google.com/view/allsect...
December 18, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Gerry Brooks isn’t just a speaker; he’s a seasoned teacher who’s seen—and survived—just about everything. His humor-infused wisdom on real-life classroom challenges is exactly what you need for a fresh perspective.
See him at #TCTELA2025 by registering at sites.google.com/view/allsect...
See him at #TCTELA2025 by registering at sites.google.com/view/allsect...
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How powerful would it be if every child in your classroom saw themselves in the stories you read? #TCTELA2025 keynote, Vashti Harrison, brings stories of trailblazers to life, giving Ss an inspiring look at historical icons.
Register now at tctela.configio.com/ct/684/40783....
Register now at tctela.configio.com/ct/684/40783....
December 19, 2024 at 2:38 AM
How powerful would it be if every child in your classroom saw themselves in the stories you read? #TCTELA2025 keynote, Vashti Harrison, brings stories of trailblazers to life, giving Ss an inspiring look at historical icons.
Register now at tctela.configio.com/ct/684/40783....
Register now at tctela.configio.com/ct/684/40783....
Congratulations!🎉
#TCTELA congratulates Latoya Davis of Stafford ECC of Stafford MSD on being our 2025 Elementary Teacher of the Year!
Register and join us at our 60th Annual Conference at @moodygardens.bsky.social to see her recognized by visiting tctela.configio.com/ct/684/40783....
#TCTELA2025
Register and join us at our 60th Annual Conference at @moodygardens.bsky.social to see her recognized by visiting tctela.configio.com/ct/684/40783....
#TCTELA2025
December 19, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Congratulations!🎉
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We’re back and ready to share experiences from National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)’s annual convention and so much more for our December #TCTELA All Sections Meeting on Saturday, 12/21 at 9AM.
As always, sessions are free to attend for anyone. Join us via sites.google.com/view/allsect...
As always, sessions are free to attend for anyone. Join us via sites.google.com/view/allsect...
December 2, 2024 at 6:54 PM
We’re back and ready to share experiences from National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)’s annual convention and so much more for our December #TCTELA All Sections Meeting on Saturday, 12/21 at 9AM.
As always, sessions are free to attend for anyone. Join us via sites.google.com/view/allsect...
As always, sessions are free to attend for anyone. Join us via sites.google.com/view/allsect...
#NCTE24 was a reminder of the impact of community, hard work, and hope. I’m grateful for reconnecting with old friends, making new ones, and deepening bonds with my TCTELA family. Every session I attended fed my mind and my heart.💜📚
November 26, 2024 at 2:09 PM
#NCTE24 was a reminder of the impact of community, hard work, and hope. I’m grateful for reconnecting with old friends, making new ones, and deepening bonds with my TCTELA family. Every session I attended fed my mind and my heart.💜📚
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#NCTE24 my first NCTE back in 4 years was, for me, about reunion and reenergizing for the fight —and hope —ahead.
Grateful for the hallway hugs, deep talks, and Baked Alaska 😂
Special love to my @theedcollab.bsky.social learning community. Grateful for you.
Grateful for the hallway hugs, deep talks, and Baked Alaska 😂
Special love to my @theedcollab.bsky.social learning community. Grateful for you.
November 24, 2024 at 3:37 PM
#NCTE24 my first NCTE back in 4 years was, for me, about reunion and reenergizing for the fight —and hope —ahead.
Grateful for the hallway hugs, deep talks, and Baked Alaska 😂
Special love to my @theedcollab.bsky.social learning community. Grateful for you.
Grateful for the hallway hugs, deep talks, and Baked Alaska 😂
Special love to my @theedcollab.bsky.social learning community. Grateful for you.
November 22, 2024 - The day that I accidentally kinda spent the day with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad. She. Is. Joy. How is my heart? My heart is full.
November 23, 2024 at 6:35 PM
November 22, 2024 - The day that I accidentally kinda spent the day with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad. She. Is. Joy. How is my heart? My heart is full.