Kelly S Crespo

English Teacher • Writing Center Director • Downey High School

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

@CarolJago But so cool to see Jesmyn Ward on there!

[Carol Jago @CarolJago]

Amanda Gorman DAZZLES!

Here’s the link to the piece I wrote for the New York Times Learning Network on the inaugural poet and poem:
https://t.co/dOTKB37FFQ

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

@aj_fields What was it?! :)

[Dr. Kyle Marie @krolteach]

Final survey push!! SECONDARY WRITING CENTER DIRECTORS!! Please fill out this survey on emotional labor! Share widely! #writingcenters #wcchat @SSWCA https://t.co/pW6DWC5l5V

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

@krolteach @nealste1 @MrAustinA2 @andjeter @blocht574 @techsavvyed @iambentomlinson @KellCusmano @kafahle @kghutton87 @jennavd22 @kath_rothschild @mrlapham @tcolvin0323 Our classroom favs based on what students pick and then say about them:

All-American Boys by @JasonReynolds83, Brandon Kiely
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
On the Come Up by @angiecthomas
Swing by @kwamealexander
Internment by Samira Ahmed
Turtles All the Way Down @johngreen

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

@CarolJago Definitely felt like that today!

[DHS Writing Center @TheWritingCntr]

Thank you, Class of 2020!

https://t.co/gHm3UFWARU

[Downey High School @DowneyVikes]

Our Downey Vikings + Vikweens 👑 are like no other. We miss seeing your faces everyday and we are sending you so much love and hope during this time. You are the reason we do this job and we will continue to be here for you always.✨

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

@TatianaREdwards Great job, hosting!

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

@Ms_Passino Yes, I use our data to our advantage too. :)

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

A6: I need to be louder. I’m quieter by nature, so that leads to less visibility especially on a very busy and loud campus. Because being loud doesn’t come naturally for me, this is another pretty heavy bit of emotional labor. But, that’s just part of the job. #wcchat

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

@TatianaREdwards @Ms_Passino Oh how fun! Is this part of the committee system you’ve set up? That is something I’d like to learn more about.

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

@Ms_Passino Super cute!

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

@TatianaREdwards Yes, I am very similar. If there is something we need, I’m on it...behind the scenes.

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

@TatianaREdwards Yes! You’ve been so skilled at these convos. You’ve made a lot of headway in just a few months!

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

@abbyburtons Definitely makes sense! It’s a battle we will fight forever, I think, though.

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

@TatianaREdwards Definitely! Though this year, it was pretty messy. I’m sure there’s a better way...especially if they are meeting in person.

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

@TatianaREdwards Yes, and I think the “currently” part is pretty important! :)

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

A5: Like all roles on campus, no one really understands a job unless they are currently doing it. Same for WC directors. I am grateful for a supportive principal and now even more appreciative of the wider WC community (that I wish I joined much earlier). #wcchat

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

@TatianaREdwards You’ve done some amazing work at communicating with and motivating your department. 🙌🏻

[Kelly S Crespo @KStratCrespo]

@TatianaREdwards Oh yes! I know we are all so busy, but I wish some faculty would come for just 10-15 min and see our tutors talk shop. It’s so inspiring to see these young people make connections we just can’t.