Melissa Brunner

PreK - 12 Director of Student Learning, TLC- Early Literacy/Dyslexia (KSDE), Special Educator, Rancher’s Wife, & Mom

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

@teehiggins5 @HamlinIsland Prayers being offered up not only for Damar but for you, too, Tee. Such a scary situation. 🙏🏻

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

Day 1 of the KSDE Summer Academy in Manhattan is complete. @jerijopowers_ & I had a great time discussing language and literacy, dyslexia, assessment, and instructional implications. Day 2 will be @haileyhawk & @jmcrenglish as they discuss text sets/vocabulary. @KSDEtchrleaders

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

@CatholicArena Watering down the Faith and the Sacraments. We all sin, we all need to confess those sins rather than excuse or normalize our sinfulness in order to feel better about our fallen selves . It’s just wrong. The CCC states what is needed for the sacrament of penance. Read it, folks.

[Bailey Echer @CounselorEch]

Had fun presenting on IPS for the #KSCTEannualconference this morning with @Brunner_Melissa, @pkrausSHESC, & @joniclarkleiker ! Great stuff to share & network out!

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

@KellyBielefeld @WichitaUSD259 Congratulations @KellyBielefeld

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

Although I’m an educational administrator/curriculum director, I come from a family of nurses and healthcare professionals. My little brother, (a CRNA to be) has been working with COVID patients this week. Keep him, and all healthcare workers in your thoughts. #stayhome

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

As an administrator, my favorite part of the day is getting staff together to discuss what is working with our CL plan, celebrate student learning, discuss concerns & ideas moving forward, & watching our staff grow professionally #kansanscan #ContinuousLearning @KsCommissioner

[Dr. Tammy Mitchell @tammy_mitchel]

When we think of taking care of social-emotional needs of students at this time, PLEASE don't take that to mean they should be doing Second-Step lessons at home. Check-in with students and families. Listen and encourage. Thanks @PovertyEdge for the reminder!

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

@GovLauraKelly @CNNTonight You represented us well, Governor. Thank you for your efforts as you work with KDHE to keep all Kansans safe!

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

Thank you to @KsCommissioner @GovLauraKelly and the CL Task Force as they guide KS educators through unchartered waters. As we continue to wrap our minds around what K-12 Ed will look like for FY20, we will rise to the challenge and do what is best for our kids! #WeGotThis

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

As I continue to wrap my mind around what K-12 Ed will look like this year, I am impressed with our staff, who continue to move forward to do the best we can for our students in light of our circumstances. I have faith in them. Just see what we will accomplish. #TeachersAreHeroes

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

@TrooperBenKHP As a mom of a 14 year old I preach this to her all the time. Last weekend (after some debate) I finally called in someone who was all over the road, and when I passed their head was down and their phone was in their hand. Should we do this? I’m so tired of seeing it all.the.time

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

Today, 75 years ago, Auschwitz was liberated. 1.1 million souls were murdered there. #WeRemember #NeverForget #NeverAgain

[Department of State @StateDept]

Today #WeRemember the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and mourn those murdered within its fences. America will not rest in combating Holocaust denial; anti-Semitism; and all forms of hatred, racism, and discrimination. #NeverAgain

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

Thank you @saratruebridge. Great questions this evening #resiliencechat

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

@saratruebridge A7: In a district where we are going from a traditional role of education to a “redesigned” one where Creativity, relationships, and engagement are all goals we have to make our system “better”. Tomorrow I will appreciate the process in action. #resiliencechat

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

@saratruebridge A6: Another one: In a perfect world, what should education do (or be) for our kids and why? #resiliencechat

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

@saratruebridge Q6/A6: Why did you choose education? What made you want to be an educator??? #resiliencechat

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

@saratruebridge A5: I think in many ways, Traditional Ed attempts to uniformly shape kids that “fit” into a universal way of thinking or doing, when really our students come in all shapes that WE should adapt to their style of learning. This allows for creativity! #resiliencechat

[Melissa Brunner @Brunner_Melissa]

@rilmcknight Self assessment and the power of reflection is so important. For the student AND the educator...you can shape future lessons and learning from what you take away from the experience! #resiliencechat