Bonnie Brooks

ELA Middle School Teacher

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

@DrPrinceEdu Being a reflective teacher does not cost. You receive more in student progress than any cost. Win Win

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

"Optimism is more than positive thinking; it’s a way to combat learned helplessness that is created when one approaches a challenge with a defeated mindset." Yes! Good Read
Tips for Teaching Realistic Optimism https://t.co/eZP1raQ7Fv

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

I have always known that asking students to draw/create results in lasting memory for the majority, but NOW here is the science to back it up!
The Science of Drawing and Memory https://t.co/JuJ3wbjYRa

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

"Failure does not define you. It refines you!" Unsure of who wrote this quote but it is a solid and very true quote, and only when you really understand the growth found in failure do you truly believe in the quote.

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

Totally agree!

[Katie Martin @katiemartinedu]

If professional learning is ever going to be effective in bringing about change for students, it must shift away from something done to educators toward a process of creating a culture of continuous learning cycles and problem solving. #LCInnovation

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

Yes!

[Bethany Hill🌟#JoyfulLeaders @bethhill2829]

365 opportunities are coming up! Each day is an opportunity to be kind, to show empathy, to love, to laugh, to think, and to shine. Bring on #HappyNewYear2019! #JoyfulLeaders

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

@KimberlyABurfo1 @epmsraiders I put this on my CANVAS as one of my pages.

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

Shane Koyczan – Beethoven https://t.co/iEtQw2Izuh
Inspirational poem - a must read

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

I'm all in! I am going to share with all my students when we return to school. A clear mindset is always our best bet!

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

20 Tips for a Positive New Year

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

Faith and Fear have one thing in common besides the letter F. They both believe in a future that hasn't happened yet. Fear believes in a negative future. Faith believes in a positive future. If neither has happened yet why wouldn’t we choose to believe in a positive future?

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

@JonGordon11 humble

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

@talverson20 You are a lucky man to have such a beautiful family!

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

@jljacksonela two computers nice!

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

How to Implement Digital Learning When Students Have Limited Access to Technology https://t.co/CmZfn0PCk3

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

No matter what you are leading; TRUST always comes first if anything is to get accomplished by a true team.

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

"'Connect first' -- and your leadership becomes a gift, not a threat" #sketchnote by @tnvora based on ideas by @amyjccuddy #edchat #leadership #eduleader #cpchat #edadmin

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

It is important for all to know the difference and to know there is help. #epmsleadteachlearn

[The Philippine Star @PhilippineStar]

How can you tell if you’re feeling stressed or suffering from depression? According to experts, the difference lies in the severity and the duration of your symptoms. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

This is so true. #EPMSMindset

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

Fill the void with positive, proactive communication and you’ll help neutralize the negativity before it starts. This applies at home, at work and every relationship in your life.

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

My students reflections on what Strength, Honor, Courage means to them. #EPMSMindset #empsraiders

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

We have an effective principal! #epmsleadteachlearn

[David Geurin @DavidGeurin]

Effective principals...
1. Work alongside teachers, not above them.
2. Influence teachers, but are also influenced by them.
3. Cast a bold vision for the future, but also understand the current realities.
#edchat #FutureDriven

[Bonnie Brooks @BonnieBbrooks]

Ilove cheat sheets! Higher Thinking https://t.co/HsNJOUBXLf