Ben Curtis

Social Studies Teacher at PHS, Project Based Learning experimenter, Proficiency Padawon

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

@247ltp In my opinion, you were, in fact, assuming the negative - that I had taken the picture without his knowledge and I was using it for my own gain, He was fully aware that I took it and was going to post it. I'm promoting READING. Last I checked that was a good thing.

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

"Hey guys, grab a book, get comfortable and read for 10 minutes." - I'd say he's following my directions! #GRCSU #VTEd #TeacherLife

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

When you and your colleague in special ed combine your powers and some gaffers tape you get this! I am proud to present the first segment of the PHS "movement maze"! #VTEd #GRCSU #TeacherLife #ILoveMyJob #MiddleSchool

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

Ss taking advantage of adaptive seating options while learning about D-Day. #grcsu #VTEd #socialstudies

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

Ss presenting proposals for a community garden and camp sites to improve our town to two members of the Selectboard. #GRCSU #VTEd #ilovemyjob #AuthenticLearning #socialstudies

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

My kids are already worried that there are only three more episodes of @CNN10 left and we still have 12 more school days. So much so @CarlAzuzCNN, they made me promise that they can watch back episodes. Thanks for helping engage my kids in current events!

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

Thanks to @ProctorSchool, @PHSPrincipal1, and all the staff at PrES for allowing me to spend the entire day with next year's 7th graders!! It was nice to get to know them and introduce myself! #VTEd #GRCSU

[Christy Coloutti @ProctorSchool]

A friendly face from the high school getting to know our 6th graders @ProctorSchool @PHSPrincipal1. It’s hard to believe these students were in Kindergarten when I began my journey as Principal. @Curtis_PHS #AmazingJourney

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

Congratulations to PrHS’s theatre kids on their STELLAR performances of The Wizard of Oz! You guys were amazing! #GRCSU #VTEd #proudteacher

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

Each hash mark represents one notification received by a ninth grader in my 5th period class over a 30 minute period. Each hash mark is a distraction. Talk about a picture being worth 1000 words! #VTed #GRCSU

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

My students took selfies at Town Meeting as evidence they attended. Over a dozen went! #GRCSU #VTEd #SocialStudies #TownMeeting

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

@happiest2ndgra1 @ProctorSchool @PHSPrincipal1 She was sooo much taller back then ... :)

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

Nice job ladies! #GRCSU

[The Brandon Reporter @BrandonReporter]

The Proctor Phantoms are headed to Barre for the semifinals.

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

9th graders at PrHS wishing their 2nd grade research buddies at PrES the best of luck with their assembly tomorrow! #GRCSU #VTEd

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

@katyfarber Lets figure out a Google hangout time. Do you have any frameworks I could look at? There is very little out there for social studies and student directed. Plenty of student centered stuff, but ... been there done that.

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

Thanks Mom, good advice!! #VTEd #GRCSU #teacherlife

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

@katyfarber So we need to talk because I want to design a completely student DIRECTED unit over the next month or so. Will you be at inservice?

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

Carnival day two. My room is the Game of Life Tournament! #GRCSU #VTEd #TeacherLife #ILoveMyJob

[Ben Curtis @Curtis_PHS]

So today was Winter Carnival at PrHS and I saw some amazing things. Kids supporting each other while still being competitive. Kids going outside their comfort level. I am SO proud of my students and my school today!!!! I work in a VERY special place #VTEd #GRCSU #ILoveMyJob