Mrs. Buff

instructional coach 6-8, 16 years teaching 7/8 ELA

[TeachThought @TeachThought]

It can be intimidating to try out-of-the-box strategies in a school environment where that kind of innovation is equivalent to swimming upstream. @MisterMinor shares ideas to challenge students to read, listen, think and question powerfully in this post. https://t.co/bq8Apit328

[Lansingburgh Central School District @LCSD_NY]

October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth so it's the perfect time to say a big THANK YOU to the best Principals & APs around: Meredith Rivet & @Mscataldo (TES), Katie Stalker & @APSantarcangelo (RPES), @KMSprincipal & @APTacelli (KMS) and @VandervoortMatt & @518Coach (LHS)

[Mrs. Buff @BuffsELA]

One of the many amazing aspects of my role is participating in PD for every content area. Today, I learned so much about teaching math and making it accessible for all students!! I feel lucky to have these opportunities! #alwaysgrowing #ILoveMyJob #mathisfun

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Effective teachers don't focus so much on rules, but on routines, procedures and expectations. If you focus on rules, you will spend most of the year enforcing them. But if you focus on routines, procedures, and expectations, you rarely have to defer back to the rules.

[Mrs. Buff @BuffsELA]

1st day of my 20th year! Not sure how time goes so fast…it feels like just yesterday I was a first year teacher at KMS teaching science, SS and home and careers. It’s amazing to reflect on all the changes and growth that have happened along this journey!Excited for even more!

[Mrs. Buff @BuffsELA]

So excited to work with all the new teachers, TAs and security at KMS this year!! Orientation was today…and we have a great crew!! #FirstYearTeachers #Burgh

[Mrs. Buff @BuffsELA]

Sometimes you just need a little reminder to refuel your passion…thanks @MrsJuliano4 for inspiring me!!

[Mrs. Buff @BuffsELA]

@RebeccaMcGrouty @chrisemdin That would be amazing!! By far one of the best opening days!! We need @chrisemdin for more than just an hour or two…a whole day or two…or more!

[Mrs. Buff @BuffsELA]

This arrived today…can’t put it down!!! If anyone else is reading it…I’d love to chat!!

[Cy Wakeman @CyWakeman]

I always say focus on the visionaries, on the willing! When you spend all your time on the resistors, you are sending a message to your visionaries ... they will notice where the love goes.

[Mrs. Buff @BuffsELA]

2nd book read in 6 days…I am on a roll!! Keeping a list sonI can recommend to KMS students in September! @kennym27 it was so good…glad you liked it too!! #readerlylife #YAforever https://t.co/bderX13ko8

[Mrs. Buff @BuffsELA]

@ILAToday Sadie by Courtney Summers

[Mrs. Buff @BuffsELA]

Today is the day…I’m going to get back into my reading groove!! I have a stack of YA that I want to get through in order to have fresh new recommendations for students in the fall!! #maketimetoread #YAreads

[Mrs. Buff @BuffsELA]

On today’s to do list: prioritize the stack of PD books I want to read this summer…maybe then I can actually start reading!!!

[Mrs. Buff @BuffsELA]

Loving my new journal…goal is to write each morning, reflecting on yesterday and planning for today!! #journey #choosehappy #dobetter https://t.co/LHcaF5e7Ng

[Cy Wakeman @CyWakeman]

Stressful times can make it easy to misjudge a person or a situation. What may feel like micromanaging or controlling, may be just a desire to help. So remember to give everyone around you a bit of grace, mercy and tolerance.

[Mrs. Buff @BuffsELA]

The ending of this school year is bittersweet…it was the longest most exhausting school year, yet there is something sad about it ending. I am ready for a fresh start, excited to relax and rejuvenate, and make next year amazing!! #ilovemyjob #nextchapter #freshstart

[Mrs. Buff @BuffsELA]

Congratulations to KMS 8th grade graduates!!! Such a wonderful celebration today!! Can’t wait to see the rest of you tomorrow!! Thanks to Ms. Walkuski for all her planning and organizing!!

[Mrs. Buff @BuffsELA]

When you look back in your journal an realize you’ve had the same goal for about 2 years...it’s time to make a plan, get focused and get moving!!!

[Mrs. Buff @BuffsELA]

Refueling your fire starts by remembering your passion and making sure it is part of your job each day!