Media
Our Team: Authors and in the News
Articles
The Haddassah Blog, The Times of Israel
Educational Viewpoints
(Spring 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 2018 and 2022 NJPSA.org)
By Hope Blecher, Ed.D. appeared in the New Jersey Principal and Supervisors Association, NJPSA publication
Education New Frontiers
Dr. Blecher was interviewed by Zainab Cheema for her article Three Educators Speak Out On Why Teachers Are Leaving The Education Industry, (2/2022)
School Administrator
Hope's book reviews appear in School Administrator, a publication of AASA. AASA | American Association of School Administrators
News + Media
NAAEE Session Presenter
Watch Dr. Hope Blecher’s presentation about the public outdoor arts installation in Parksville, NY. You can bring it to your community, too.
WJFF Radio Interview
Listen to Jason Dole interview Hope Blecher about the Dove-Daffodil-Dash three day event in Liberty and Parksville, NY
SHOUT OUT In Social Media
We were the Featured Member of the week. Thank you Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce for that recognition in their weekly news blast.
Education New Frontiers
Dr. Blecher was interviewed by Zainab Cheema for her article Three Educators Speak Out On Why Teachers Are Leaving The Education Industry, (2/2022)
The Hurleyville Sentinel and
The Sullivan County Democrat
Books, Bikes and Brews
Conceived by Dr. Hope Blecher, this program evolved into a community collaboration supported by Assemblywoman Gunther and others.
The Hurleyville Sentinel
Hope Blecher, Ed.D. has a byline in the August 2022 monthly edition of The Hurleyville Sentinel. Her article is in celebration of Arthur’s Acres Animal Sanctuary where she’s a volunteer.
That’s Some Pig: A Local Version of Charlotte’s Web in The Hurleyville Sentinel
Podcast and Interview Appearances
Ortal Green interviewed Hope Blecher, Ed.D. as guest on The Thinking Effect.
Topic: Integrating nature into education
Podcast Guest
Thank you Ortal Green and Lili-Ann Kriegler for this opportunity.
Topic: Integrating arts with literacy.
This is a wonderful quote from Dr Hope Blecher (Sass), Ed.D. when she talks with Ortal Green on 'The Thinking Effect Podcast' Episode 22: 'How can we use art to enhance students' literacy?' I loved editing this podcast!
You can watch or listen here:
YouTube - https://lnkd.in/ekn6ESQn
Podcast - https://lnkd.in/eZqb4HJY
Dr. Hope Blecher was a guest on The Teacher Story, a podcast by Jackie Scully. Click Hope’s Story: The Educator/Administrator and Introduction to The Teacher Circle with Jackie, Sally and Hope and at Jackie’s site, The Teacher Story Podcast, Episode 15, here. Thank you for stopping by.
Dr. Hope Blecher was invited as a guest by Pooja AS. Pooja hosts a weekly webinar.
Watch and learn from Hope as she shares her experiences around read alouds.
Thank you, Pooja for this opportunity. Thank you to the participants.
Hope’s enthusiasm throughout the podcast. Join us.
Watch Hope as she shares about nature as a setting for work with English Language Learners.
Hope was invited to be a guest on The Teacher Lounge.
Dr. Hope Blecher and Alli Privitt join us in the Teachers Lounge to share their experiences beyond the classroom and their thoughts about possible ways to retain teachers in today's volatile education system.
November, The Hurleyville Sentinel,
Read Dr. Hope Blecher’s article about The Can-Do Thanksgiving and the spirit of community service within a school project.
It’s fun to see one’s name in print. The article is on page 5 of the November 2022, Hurleyville Sentinel, under the title Exploring and Engaging.
January 2023, Parents and Teachers as Partners
Dr. Hope Blecher and Oren Farhi’s presentation about the app ReadM
March 2023,
Applied Linguistics Winter Conference
Dr. Hope Blecher and Dr. Barbara Smith were co-presenters at the Applied Linguistics Winter Conference 2023.
Books
Write to Be Read: Informed Methods for Engaging Students as Writers by BARBARA J. SMITH AND HOPE BLECHER
This book includes real kid writing, rubrics, templates and actual class scenarios.
It is useful to pre-service teachers, those in classrooms, those in educational offices, and those supporting learners at home and on location.
Purchases can be made via the publisher, Rowman & Littlefield, and Amazon.
See It! Be It! Write It!
Using Performing Arts to Improve Writing Skills and Test Scores
Dr. Hope Blecher and Ms. Maryellen Moffitt are coauthors.
Aligned to Common Core for English Language Arts.
Enjoy working with your students
Parental involvement is easy.
Keep the arts alive.
Succeed in the classroom. Meet and exceed expectations.
New Jersey Do-Nows
Hope Blecher and Sharon Russell-Fowler wrote this book in their attic and kitchens.
This is a New Jersey-based book with plenty of questions and answers, enough for each day of school. Available from Afton Publishing
(888) AFTONNJ.
A Travel Guide Through Children's Literature
Hope Blecher, Merry Law and Catherine Waddington wrote this book.
Help students bring learning to life by going beyond the pages of 80 award-winning children's books.
100th Day of School Activities
Hope Blecher wrote this book.
A valuable resource for teachers, parents, and elementary day care providers. There are over 100 activities to connect with the theme of 100. There are sample activity sheets and extension projects for the whole year.
Available only as an ebook from Teacher Created Resources, www.buyteachercreated.com item TCR2199.
I Can Do It, I Really Can
This was Hope's first book.
It is part of the Early Intervention/Reading Recovery book collection and Accelerated Reader programs. This story can be used in the classroom, at home and one-to-one tutorials for emergent readers.