Derek Harwell

Educational Leader, Technology Realist, Emotional Support Pet, Oxford Comma Enthusiast, and a modern day drifter. 38 years of international educational

[Visit Rwanda @visitrwanda_now]

Now on @netflix

Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, this documentary captures rare and intimate moments from the lives of Rwanda’s mountain gorillas in @VolcanoesPark.

#VisitRwanda

[Sesame Street @sesamestreet]

A simple message with big meaning: "I am somebody." We are grateful to Rev. Jesse Jackson for helping teach generations of children to believe in themselves and in one another. Thank you for being part of our neighborhood. 💛💚

[Derek Harwell @DerekHarwell1]

@DoctorLemma Started my first year teaching at this school in mcdowell county. Kids brought in rifles for PE target practice and it was against the state law to not paddle kids. I didn’t last long there. Never used the paddle but had to take receive a paddle or not be allowed to teach.

[Amy Siskind 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸 @Amy_Siskind]

What a lovely tribute.

[Derek Harwell @DerekHarwell1]

@engteacherabro2 See you there!

[Derek Harwell @DerekHarwell1]

@PrincipalProj @jcae2008 For thanksgiving/gratitude week my middle school students individually made cards for the cafeteria workers, the cleaning staff and the security guards and delivered them during their study hall. it was rewarding for both the recipient and students.

[Derek Harwell @DerekHarwell1]

@alicekeeler It all makes sense. Three hands that’s how you get so much done.

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

How do you provide your students with more flexible pathways to acquire new information?

Watch for 5️⃣ "Would You Rather" options!

More 👉🏻 https://t.co/vPu1BBpHtO

#edchat #k12

[Derek Harwell @DerekHarwell1]

@JackieLumbasi They are so comfortable. Some of the nicer GWM brand are silent inside and ride like a Mercedes Maybach. I hope electric ones are also available.

[Derek Harwell @DerekHarwell1]

@mrshowell24 @GetSchoolAI Enjoy AMLE! Middle school people are the best

[Eric Sheninger @E_Sheninger]

New episode - The Human Core in an Algorithmic World: Leading Education with AI https://t.co/WUad5wq4su | Listen on Spotify or wherever you access your favorite podcasts #edchat #edutwitter #educhat #suptchat #edadmin #edleadership #digilead #aiedu

[Lee Ann Jung, PhD @leeannjung]

Inclusion doesn’t happen because of policy—it happens because of teachers who innovate and care. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #TeacherTwitter #EdChat

[ISTE+ASCD @ISTE_ASCD]

Trust isn’t just earned—it’s practiced daily. Jen Schwanke, EdD, an educator for nearly 30 years, shares how principals can build, test & sustain trust with teachers, students & families—and why being “trust willing” matters. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/g3vy7XGZEs
#EdLeaders

[Derek Harwell @DerekHarwell1]

@TaraTeacher1 You are now a qualified design technology teacher! That is unless you had extra screws or bolts left over😂

[Derek Harwell @DerekHarwell1]

@TaraTeacher1 Brick lane curry! Did you also get a bagel?

[Derek Harwell @DerekHarwell1]

@PrimarySophie @WomenEd Congratulations! What a kind welcome from the previous head too.

[Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) @rbarwanda]

WATCH:

Mani Martin, joined by graduates from Art Rwanda–Ubuhanzi, delivered a powerful performance of his song ‘Afro’ during the International Youth Day Forum, part of the ongoing Giants of Africa Festival 2025, which officially kicks off this evening.

#RBAShowbiz #GOAFestival2025 #GiantsOfAfrica2025

[Derek Harwell @DerekHarwell1]

Hey, @grok , who was the most famous person to visit my profile? It doesn't need to be a mutual, don't tag them, just say who it was.