What is your go-to coffee order? Not a coffee drinker...Earl Grey tea please.
What do you do in the mornings to prepare to go to a school? I usually prepare at night...in the mornings I'm just getting ready and out the door. Mentally run through things on my commute to the school.
What is your favorite part of interaction with teachers in your partner schools? I love hearing how things are playing out in classrooms for teachers, and feeling like I can offer a little support to them in their work with their students.
What is your favorite children’s book series and why? Probably Elephant and Piggie because they make me laugh.
Tell me about a read aloud that you think is particularly beautiful. My new favorite read aloud is Crossings for several reasons...absolutely beautiful pictures, great information about the animals, and I love reading to children about how people are thinking of animals and their needs as expansions to the world occur.
What’s your favorite sticky-note color? Blue
When do you do your best lesson/staff development planning? Usually on the weekends.
Favorite office supply/ classroom gadget? Love fine tip marker style pens.
What do you do when you’re not staff developing? I feel like I"m always working on staff development but I do like to go for walks.
What’s your favorite pen? NONE
How do you stay organized? Calendar and lists
What’s the state of your desk? (organized, messy, etc.) Definitely messy. I'm organized everywhere else in my life but not there.
What are you learning right now? I'm trying to better understand K-2 screeners and their role in schools.
What does professional development mean to you? Promoting learning...coming together to talk, share and discuss ideas that make us stronger in our practice of supporting students.
What is your favorite thing about Lucy Calkins? Her drive and her passion for doing what is right for teachers and students.
What is one of your hidden talents? I know how to do bobbin lace.
What is your dream summer break vacation? European or Greek Isle Cruise
What makes a “good day” at a school? Every day is a good day when I'm working with colleagues that I enjoy and students.
If you could pass on any wisdom to students, what would you share? Be the best you can be and don't worry about the rest.
Jepilyn Matthis's dedication and deep knowledge of administrative leadership have made a significant impact on our team and the students we serve. We are grateful for her contributions and look forward to seeing her continued success. To learn more about our other dedicated members of our team, visit our Team Page.
