Melissa Ibarra

Director of K-12 Dual Language Education . Previously director of elementary education, elementary principal and DLI teacher. Educator. Student advocate.

[Melissa Ibarra @DirectoraIbarra]

Today was my last day as elementary principal. Excited to begin my new chapter as Director of Elementary Education (overseeing language immersion & early childhood education programs). #NewAdventure #NewChapter

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The inaugural 4J Ignite Event was a success! We were reminded of the power we all have to use our words to share our story with @alexdangpoetry.
In addition, we were reminded of going back to that interview chair with
@casas_jimmy to help us reframe our thinking. #Culturize

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@DJE_29 ¡Felicidades! Congratulations on the new position.

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Today, I was showered with so many words of appreciation. I am humbled to serve as the principal of @BuenaVista_Eug . #AmazingCommunity

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@DouglasReeves Thank you for your presentation today! I appreciate your insight and sense of urgency!

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@SFPrincipal thank you for presenting to our @4Jschools staff! #Nearpod

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@myrnareli_myrna Deseándote lo mejor en el siguiente capítulo, amiga.

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Such a great reminder as we start the new school year!

[Leslie Ittner @leslielehner]

🔥🔥THIS. RIGHT. HERE. 🚨🚨

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@almadvel @PPSConnect ¡Felicidades!

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@BarrerasBrown What a lovely little bundle of joy!

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@myrnareli_myrna @gilson_oscar ¡Felicidades!

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Such a powerful @NAESP webinar with @SaneeBell and @BethHouf. Our why needs to drive how we RESET for the fall. #WeBlewItUp #RESETfor2020_21

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@sgteach_sari Hope you are healthy and safe in NY. What a great energizer this evening from @mradamwelcome.

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Thank you for @mradamwelcome the energizing webinar @NAESP! Excited for your new release this summer. #PIA

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@DJE_29 @COSALeaders Very true! We need to continue to hold high expectations of our students. However we need to seek to understand where our families are coming from in order to help them, help their kids.

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@COSALeaders I borrowed the idea from this principal in another state. https://t.co/Uqn7ZgSs3B

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A4: I have sent digital postcards to staff- with a recorded message. Spotlighting T that have a tech tip & tricks. #COSAPrinChat

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Whoop! Whoop! Here is question four! How are you acknowledging those that are rising up to the challenge? #COSAPrinChat

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@rolettog @COSALeaders @bridger_school Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

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Our T will end this school year w/more strategies to maximize learning. They have had to hone in and be intentional w/their lessons. #COSAPrinChat

[COSA @COSALeaders]

Wow! Can’t believe it is time for question three! What tips have you picked up so far? #COSAPrinChat

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A2: I use each of our staff meetings as a mini opportunity to model a digital tool they can use. In addition, this is an opportunity to do some quick community building activity. #COSAPrinChat

[COSA @COSALeaders]

It’s time for question two. How are you using meeting time to support teacher practice? What might that look like? #COSAPrinChat