Catherine Ionata

Mom, wife, educator. Deeply invested in searching for solutions to educational inequity. I have a lot of thoughts but I'm always willing to be wrong.

[Catherine Ionata @Cat_Maria1]

ok, it's early but I can't wait for another wonderful summer on the Jersey Shore.

[Catherine Ionata @Cat_Maria1]

I posted this on facebook 9 years ago today, and was surprised to see it pop up in "memories", because I don't remember posting it.

At least I'm consistent, cause I believe in even more today than I did 9 years ago!

[Catherine Ionata @Cat_Maria1]

Wow! So that's what it's like to literally feel the Earth shake under your feet. I hope everyone is safe!

#earthquake

[Catherine Ionata @Cat_Maria1]

Two years ago today we lost my father. He was a wonderful husband of over 55 years to my mother, a loving father and a doting grandfather. He was an exception person in many ways.

There's so much more to say, but I'll leave it at: he will always be missed and remembered.

[Catherine Ionata @Cat_Maria1]

I'm not a neuroscientist. But @nasneuro_ is. This is way to create the environment you want both within your soul and your outer world.

[Catherine Ionata @Cat_Maria1]

According to neuroscience expert, Dr. Patty O'Grady, "Kindness changes the brain". Of course it does.
Kindness begets kindness.

https://t.co/noxUowfPPz.”

[Catherine Ionata @Cat_Maria1]

This just speaks to me.

[Kari Joys MS @KariJoys]

With #Love comes a Softening, a Gentleness, a #Kindness, a #Joy!

#JoyTrain #Joy #Love #IDWP #Blessed #IAM #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #IQRTG #Quote #Quotes #TuesdayThoughts #TuesdayMotivation #TuesdayMorning #kjoys00 RT @1228erin

[Lee Ann Jung, PhD @leeannjung]

👥 Students who have #IEPs are not "special education students." They are simply students. They belong to every educator they have. Receiving a service shouldn't impose an identity. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL

[Catherine Ionata @Cat_Maria1]

I've always loved Mister Rogers. Just throwing some positivity out there today.

[Catherine Ionata @Cat_Maria1]

@stephaniempaz @NYCSchools I cried with "The Bronx deserves the whole damn world". I'll always miss teaching there, and they sure do. Good luck in all your future endeavors. 🩷

[Catherine Ionata @Cat_Maria1]

Things have been very hard for me lately, particularly health-wise. But this kind, sweet girl deserves a healthy mother. So I gotta keep on keeping on as hard as I can. If it's endless doctor's visits, so be it.

#lovemydaughter #oldpic

[Catherine Ionata @Cat_Maria1]

Good news: I was diagnosed w/ three huge tumors in my uterus. It may seem surprising that I find this "good". But given the endless symptoms I've faced, I'm thrilled there may be an end in sight.

If I have ever affected you positively, I ask that you keep me in you thoughts.

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

All 8 billion human beings alive today are brothers and sisters. We’re physically, mentally and emotionally the same. We all want to live a happy life and avoid suffering and we all have a right to fulfil that wish. So, it's important to acknowledge the oneness of humanity.

[Catherine Ionata @Cat_Maria1]

I want to be in Vygotsky's zone of proximal development. It's up there in my top 10 wishes.

You?

[Catherine Ionata @Cat_Maria1]

@leecreighton @mburnsmath I agree. Long division with 2-digit divisors can be done with calculators. The actual algorithm doesn't foster conceptual understanding. Time can be spent better building division concepts and number sense.

[Catherine Ionata @Cat_Maria1]

@mburnsmath If the student memorized this method, than it's no better than any other method.

If they *understand* why it works, then great!

If they *created* this method because of their conceptual understandings: FANTASTIC.

[Catherine Ionata @Cat_Maria1]

Equity for immigrants is what got me into public education. To this day, I miss my kiddos from the Bronx who were making a new home in the States.

Equity for ELLs, those who learn differently, and ALL learners is what *keeps* me in education. All Ts responsible for all Ss!

[🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽 @ValentinaESL]

Being an advocate for #EmergentBilingual students & their families is 1 of the most important roles I have as an educator. While it’s challenging at times, it’s about students’ & families rights and about equity.

#JoyfulLeaders #LeadUpChat #EducationForAll #ESL #bilingual #esol