Shane Saeed is a district instructional coach in Colorado working with educators K-12. Prior to coaching, Shane taught fourth grade. Shane received her Bachelor’s in psychology and an elementary teaching license from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Since then, she has earned a first master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in literacy and a second master’s degree in School Leadership. Currently, she is working on her doctoral degree in executive leadership with a focus on equity and is slated to defend her research in Spring 2024. Shane’s passion is sharing instructional practices with educators near and far. She facilitates professional development within her own district and serves as a guest speaker or panelist to nearby universities such as University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado State University, and Metro State. She has presented locally, regionally, and nationally for organizations such as CAMLE, Learning Ally, Get Your Teach On, and various school districts in the US. Shane was named as one of 20 Emerging Leaders for ASCD in 2022 and partners with her local affiliate to host professional development opportunities. Aside from authoring the book Be the Flame: Sparking Positive Classroom Communities, Shane has also co-developed a structured morphology curricular program for 4th and 5th grade teachers that is implemented district-wide. Shane continues to work in public education in her Colorado school district and continues to collaborate with teachers across the globe via her Instagram: @fantasticallyfourth, TikTok: @thefantasticallyfourth, and Twitter: @saeed_shane.
Be the Flame does a fantastic job of meeting both of those criteria. Shane provides numerous practical strategies for fostering positive classroom culture and community, and it's very clear that she and her students have a lot of fun together. This book is a worthy addition to educators' bookshelves.
-Dr. Scott McLeod, Associate Professor, University of Colorado Denver, Founding Director, CASTLE
Be the Flame shares a message that is powerful, applicable, and vital for children and the education community. Shane Saeed breaks down how to make sure classrooms are a comfortable place for all students to grow. This is the spark educators need and Shane provides the formula for turning that spark into a lasting flame!
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