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Mary-Margaret Gardiner

mary.gardiner[at]teachstone.com
Mary-Margaret Gardiner works as a Special Projects team member. Her work with the Professional Service Team includes, master coding, training, Observer support content design. . Mary Margaret has been involved in the early childhood community for over 35 years, driven by her passion to support the teachers who work with our most valuable asset, our children. She joined Teachstone in 2010 and has been a CLASS convert since the early days before Teachstone was even started! Mary-Margaret loves to play in her rock band and spend time with her family and horse!
Posts by Mary-Margaret Gardiner
With CLASS, Interactions Matter—But You Can't Neglect Classroom Set Up

With CLASS, Interactions Matter—But You Can't Neglect Classroom Set Up

We received an email recently that summed up something that we've been hearing in the field regarding the use of CLASS and classroom set up. This isn't the exact correspondence, but it went a little something like this:
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It’s Okay to Be Wrong!

It’s Okay to Be Wrong!

“It’s okay to be wrong! In fact, I want you to make mistakes!” I say that phrase in every Observation Training. What’s the worst thing that can happen if you are off by more than one on a code? NOTHING! You just have the opportunity to learn from that mistake.

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Misunderstood Indicators in the Instructional Support Domain

Misunderstood Indicators in the Instructional Support Domain

Watch as our CLASS experts discuss some of the common misconceptions of the Instructional Support domain in the pre-K CLASS tool. You'll get clarity on what concept development really means, why not all conversations are feedback loops, and why some people mistakenly think children must initiate a quality of feedback conversation.

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Misunderstood Indicators in the Classroom Organization Domain

Misunderstood Indicators in the Classroom Organization Domain

Mary-Margaret and Sarah are back to explain more misperceptions of the CLASS tool. The Classroom Organization Domain primarily deals with managing time, behavior, and children's attention. Look out for these common mistakes:

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Video Blog: Misunderstood Indicators in Emotional Support

Video Blog: Misunderstood Indicators in Emotional Support

 
Mary-Margaret and Sarah are back with a new vlog series!  Coaches, teachers, and CLASS observers can all benefit from their discussions about often misunderstood concepts found in each CLASS domain. 
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The Importance of Observing Infant Child Care

Infants are completely dependant on adults for their survival and development. That's why it is important to start CLASS observations even in classrooms with the youngest children. Learn about the four specific dimensions that make up infant-caregiver interactions, and how to improve these interactions in our new online program, Learn About Infant CLASS Dimensions.

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Coaches, What to Know if You're New to CLASS: Setting Goals for Teachers

Coaches, What to Know if You're New to CLASS: Setting Goals for Teachers

We’re happy to introduce a new video blog series for coaches: What You Need to Know If You’re New to the CLASS. During this series, we’ll introduce some strategies for coaching teachers that can be used if you’re new to the CLASS, are just curious, or if you’re a veteran CLASS user and just want a refresher. Enjoy!

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Coaches - What to Know if You're New to CLASS: Sharing Negative Feedback with Teachers

Coaches - What to Know if You're New to CLASS: Sharing Negative Feedback with Teachers

We’re happy to introduce a new video blog series for coaches: What You Need to Know If You’re New to the CLASS. During this series, we’ll introduce some coaching strategies that can be used if you’re new to the CLASS, are just curious, or if you’re a veteran CLASS user and just want a refresher. Enjoy!

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Coaches: What to Know if You’re New to CLASS - Sharing Feedback With Your Teachers

Coaches: What to Know if You’re New to CLASS - Sharing Feedback With Your Teachers


We’re happy to introduce a new video blog series for coaches: What You Need to Know If You’re New to the CLASS. During this series, we’ll introduce some coaching strategies that can be used if you’re new to the CLASS, are just curious, or if you’re a veteran CLASS user and just want a refresher. Enjoy!

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Coaches: What to Know if You're New to CLASS – What Makes Professional Development Effective

Coaches: What to Know if You're New to CLASS – What Makes Professional Development Effective


During this video blog series, we’ll introduce some coaching strategies that can be used if you’re new to the CLASS, are just curious, or if you’re a veteran CLASS user and just want a refresher. Enjoy!

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