Amanda Hodges

Former middle school teacher gone tutor. Forever educator, mama, wife and lover of all things fitness and caffeinated.

[Amanda Hodges @AmandaGeneG]

@thejasonkantor Basically, kiddos at this age recite from memorization without necessarily knowing the quantity of the number or even what it looks like. Have her point the number 4 in a group of numbers and actually have her quantify by counting objects in groups of 4! I use these with my 2 yo

[Amanda Hodges @AmandaGeneG]

Tommy Joe ready to fly @SouthwestAir to see Nonny and Big Jer @jg65nyy

[Nicholas Ferroni @NicholasFerroni]

When those who always wanted to be a teacher finally become a teacher, and then eventually decide to leave teaching because it has become so toxic— the problem is the system.

[Nicholas Ferroni @NicholasFerroni]

Being a teacher is like trying to tread water and, instead of throwing you a life preserver, the people on the boat (administration and society) are throwing you things to do WHILE you are treading water.

[Nicholas Ferroni @NicholasFerroni]

We are currently living in a bizarre universe where in some districts substitutes are in such a high demand that they are being paid $150-$250 a day… WHICH IS MORE THAN THE TEACHERS MAKE PER DAY IN THAT DISTRICT!

PAY YOUR TEACHERS MORE $ AND YOU WON’T NEED AS MANY SUBS!

[Amanda Hodges @AmandaGeneG]

Was getting upset that a student wasn’t showing up to a parent/teach conference. He frantically hops on Zoom almost in tears to tell me his (single) mom has to work late and he didn’t want to disrespect my time. It totally reminded me to not lose sight of my students’ realities.

[Amanda Hodges @AmandaGeneG]

@professoraneves @SuptEnfield Loved SPS’s statement to King 5 acknowledging teacher fatigue!

[Amanda Hodges @AmandaGeneG]

It’s taken SEVEN years for me to learn this as an educator. I can be selfless and effective while still protecting my time.I’m finally to the point where my weekends are nights are MINE, and as a result the kids are getting a better version of me.

[Amanda Hodges @AmandaGeneG]

@SuptEnfield and @HighlineSchools The internet is down for the 3rd time in 2 weeks. We need to find a solution so that teachers and students can do their jobs. Our kids deserve it.

[Amanda Hodges @AmandaGeneG]

While I want nothing more to be back in class with my kids, I appreciate @SuptEnfield making the call to continue distance learning in the Fall. Now, I can start truly start planning for and learning about how to provide the BEST, most equitable instruction and content! #bringit

[Amanda Hodges @AmandaGeneG]

Way to go, Sam!! #ccugrad2020

[liz 🇵🇸 @socializm_]

“Gifted” programs should not exist. They teach children that their intelligence is “innate” and when this inevitably turns out not to be true, it’s debilitating. Every child is capable of learning and every child should be given the support and safety they need to thrive.

[bob saget @bobsaget]

Oh. My. God. I spend my day cleaning and vacuuming and sanitizing everything in the house. I have become Danny Tanner.

[Amanda Hodges @AmandaGeneG]

@HighlineSchools , our kids are scholars no matter where they are. I posted this Reading survey less than 10 minutes ago!

[Elika Sadeghi @elikasadeghi]

Not such an insensitive gift now, was it?

[shonda rhimes @shondarhimes]

Been homeschooling a 6-year old and 8-year old for one hour and 11 minutes. Teachers deserve to make a billion dollars a year. Or a week.

[Amanda Hodges @AmandaGeneG]

@jg65nyy No Coronas?

[Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk]

As we practice social distancing, let’s not distance ourselves from books. They will keep us company and connect us back to people, back to society.