Christine Labaze

Reading Teacher/Enthusiast, Mom of 4, M.ed, NBCT

[Christine Labaze @ChristineLabaze]

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My colleague is trying to raise money to purchase a program to increase teacher morale. Please consider donating. Thank you!

[Christine Labaze @ChristineLabaze]

I still remember the day I mailed mine out.

[National Board @NBPTS]

As we end #TeamNBCT week, here is a #FlashbackFriday! Who remembers submitting their National Board portfolio through snail mail? These boxes were quite a staple back in the (not-so-distant) day! ✉️ Had to keep it protected! Comment below with your certificate year and area.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Peyton Manning said, “The attitude with which we approach the situation can determine our success or failure.”

Your attitude is a choice.

A positive attitude is a choice for hope and belief.
A negative attitude is a choice for negativity and problems.

There will always be adversity, but it's your attitude and mindset that will determine how far you go.

Your attitude can turn a difficult situation into an opportunity.

You have to fight your brain because it will always have a bias towards negativity.

You need to rise above that negativity with a daily mindset and attitude of resilience, improvement, and gratitude.

6 Ways To Improve Your Attitude:
1. Transform Negative Self-Talk
Replace your negative thoughts with positive affirmations. Your words are powerful, especially the words that you speak to yourself. Studies by the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement highlight that positive self-talk can enhance confidence and reduce stress.

2. Create an Attitude of Gratitude
Spend time thinking about the positive aspects of your life. Feed yourself positivity, gratitude, and greatness instead of listening to complaining, negativity, and doubt. Research shows that practicing gratitude daily can lead to improved mood and overall well-being.

3. Stay Present - BE HERE NOW
All we have is the present moment. When you focus on the present, you reduce stress and anxiety because you aren’t worrying about the past or anxious about the future. Your attitude and mindset depends on your ability to be mindful of your environment.

4. Create Positive Moments and Connect
Connect with others and spend time with the people that you like. When you have an attitude of connection, you look for positivity and realize your effect on others. You also realize that others bring you support in those times of need.

5. Believe in Yourself and Your Future
Cultivate self-belief. Research has shown that having a positive self-view predicts better psychological well-being. When you believe in your future, you take ownership and responsibility for your choices and actions because you believe they will affect your future.

6. Prioritize What's Within Your Control
Take ownership and control what you can control. When you realize that you can control your mindset and attitude, you start to view external challenges for what they are, just challenges. Have a growth-mindset and believe that you can grow and improve.

"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms - to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way."
- Viktor Frankl
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[Christine Labaze @ChristineLabaze]

How exciting was today???? I enjoyed listening to @kwamealexander’s message this morning. All it takes is one YES! Amazing sculptures by @darecoulter for the book An American Story. Such an amazing book!! #EastSideCharter

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Remember, if you want to keep the best teachers, treat them like they are the best. Few teachers leave an environment where they feel valued, supported, appreciated, and treated like professionals.

[Kylene Beers @KyleneBeers]

I said this in my 2009 @ncte Presidential address. It is so, so obvious this idea has remained just that - and idea.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

I think it's a mistake to talk about "achievement gaps" without talking about housing gaps, wealth gaps, healthcare gaps, etc.

"Achievement" doesn't happen in a vacuum. We should work to understand the context.

[Christine Labaze @ChristineLabaze]

This is my cousin’s dog. It’s hard to hear a cancer diagnosis but especially hard when it is your childhood dog and it is Christmas time. Please consider helping or sharing. Thank you.
Max's Medical Emergency https://t.co/yCB4gKQKB6

[Christine Labaze @ChristineLabaze]

The struggle is real ☹️

[swm @sheathescholar]

What is mental health anymore? Why are we teaching “standard curriculum”? Why are we still doing observations? Let it go. Let us go. Let my mind and body heal from all this trauma. I need it. The students need it. You need it.

- an anonymous teacher

[Eric Hand ☮️ @writtenbyhand]

Not enough teachers were involved in the decision-making process of re-opening schools. Hybrid, in-person & fully remote teaching simultaneously is not sustainable for teachers. It’s not good for kids.

[Christine Labaze @ChristineLabaze]

@detective4Joy @DonorsChoose Hello! This is my 13th year teaching. I am currently doing what I love...teaching kids to read!! I’d love any support for my project to help make the environment more engaging for my struggling readers. https://t.co/ceLkaUqdrG via @donorschoose

[Christine Labaze @ChristineLabaze]

@ITeachFirsties1 @DonorsChoose Hello! This is my 13th year teaching. I am currently doing what I love...teaching kids to read!! I’d love any support for my project to help make the environment more engaging for my struggling readers. https://t.co/72NIrvnPQ3 via @donorschoose

[Christine Labaze @ChristineLabaze]

@towngirl772 @support_a_teach Hello! This is my 13th year teaching. I am currently doing what I love...teaching kids to read!! I’d love any support for my project to help make the environment more engaging for my struggling readers. https://t.co/72NIrvnPQ3 via @donorschoose

[Christine Labaze @ChristineLabaze]

@lawcrc Hello! This is my first project. I am currently doing what I love...teaching kids to read!! I’d love any support for my project to help make the environment more engaging for my struggling readers. https://t.co/72NIrvnPQ3 via @donorschoose

[Christine Labaze @ChristineLabaze]

@KASMOM24 Hello! This is my 13th year teaching. I am currently doing what I love...teaching kids to read!! I’d love any support for my project to help make the environment more engaging for my struggling readers. https://t.co/72NIrvnPQ3 via @donorschoose

[Christine Labaze @ChristineLabaze]

Check out my classroom on @DonorsChoose! I'd love your help to bring my project to life: https://t.co/EPSrE8GDWG via @donorschoose @ElvisDuranShow

[Christine Labaze @ChristineLabaze]

Check out my classroom on @DonorsChoose! Today only all projects are matched 50%. I'd love your help to bring my project to life: https://t.co/EPSrE8GDWG via @donorschoose

[Christine Labaze @ChristineLabaze]

@chipgaines @AssistingChip I would appreciate any donation to my donors choose project https://t.co/oQ4MRtCrhC

[Christine Labaze @ChristineLabaze]

@chipgaines @AssistingChip I would appreciate any donation to my donors choose project. https://t.co/oQ4MRtCrhC