Kenan Booe

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A4 I hope students learned from me that all of our feelings are ok to have, even hard ones. I hope they've learned to be comfortable observing those feelings and letting themselves feel whatever they need to each moment of the day #wcedchat

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A2 The idea that has resonated with me most is having compassion for yourself. If you're reading this, you've survived a global pandemic and taken on many hardships this year: it's totally normal to find yourself depleted of energy, motivation, patience, etc. It's ok! #wcedchat

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Kenan Booe, counselor at Madge and Bess, checking in to #wcedchat

This summer I'm excited to garden, hike, and travel!

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A1 I'd like to do more learning on sand tray therapy. I find that children are their most expressive with me through this medium and I'd love to use it more fully #wcedchat

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@MrsMarti2 BOOM

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A3 Putting space between students during lunch has greatly improved behavior and eating habits at the Kindergarten level, and I hope we can continue with it next year #wcedchat

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A1 "Waiting on the World to Change" #wcedchat

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Kenan Booe, checking in to #wcedchat with a pic of my idol

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A4 I'll be using SeeSaw in some capacity next year, and hopefully it will include live counseling lessons and/or sessions with virtual students #wcedchat

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Intro: I plan to rest and reset with a lot of gardening and hiking! I have several new beds to start in my yard and a short hiking hiking trip planned in SE MO #wcedchat

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A5 We can all become "go-to" people by making ourselves available, listening/validating, and offering support. Our jobs are incredibly hard and a listening ear is invaluable #wcedchat

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Kenan Booe, school counselor at Madge T James and Bess Truman, checking in to #wcedchat

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A4 One of my favorites is José Andrés. In addition to his open attitude about all things food and culture, he has a lot of compassion for vulnerable people and works to bring dignity to their lives. #wcedchat

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Kenan Booe, school counselor at Madge T James and Bess Truman, checking in to #wcedchat

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A1 In a turbulent year, I will be most thankful this holiday season for the grounding effects of time-honored traditions, foods, and gatherings. Familiarity brings comfort, especially in troubled times #wcedchat

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Kenan Booe, school counselor at Madge T James and Bess Truman, checking in to #wcedchat

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A4 It's hard to think of longterm goals right now, but a current goal of mine is just to stay present. The urge to be distracted or distant is strong right now, and I consider it a moment-to-moment victory when I can remain present with people. #wcedchat

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A3 The best strategy for facing our current challenges is simply spending time with children! Their natural courage, curiosity, and growth gives me the hope to keep moving forward; it rubs off on you if you let it. They are truly our greatest treasure. #wcedchat

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A2 I've learned that being with children informs much of who I am as a person, something at a core level. During quarantine I felt very out of touch with myself, and I came to realize it was because I wasn't learning and growing alongside these incredible little people. #wcedchat

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Kenan Booe, school counselor at Madge T James and Bess Truman #wcedchat