Kimberly Alowitz

Advocate - leader - Instructional Coach in West Des Moines Community Schools

[Kimberly Alowitz @KimberlyDunbar3]

So excited for this conference @DFISHERSDSU @NancyFrey @brendakdaisy

[Kimberly Alowitz @KimberlyDunbar3]

Hall passes for Hillside #HillsidePride #responsiveclassroom #organizationforschool @ West Des Moines, Iowa https://t.co/hxvUXC4D6i

[Kimberly Alowitz @KimberlyDunbar3]

@Dr_GJones @Mrs_Campbell51 @vhstigers @liamsmom74 @dennisferg4isu @BlytheStanfel @OffBeatTeach @MrsSGould @jgrassmeyer @JillBryson4 @MrsHenryWDMCS @kuhnert23 @Mr_jFrey @MathandTrack @JoshNGriffith @dperrigo0209 @jonesjennilynn @SheilaKHirsch @AnnieLOrsini @Bjp3233 Actions speak louder than words @HayesArtRoom @ElenaMs @malowitzz @BrianMendler @drivinhighway40

[Kimberly Alowitz @KimberlyDunbar3]

So getting ready for testing use bedsheets to easily cover your word wall... or am I the only one who does it this way 🤪 #teacherhack #wdmcsesol #HillsidePride

[Kimberly Alowitz @KimberlyDunbar3]

Amazing book! Students can handle big topics #civilrights #middlegrades #nicstone https://t.co/b1JI3onXnf

[Christopher Emdin @chrisemdin]

Dear White Folks, Saying you don’t identify as/see color avows the privilege you are afforded in your skin & denies my experiences in mine

[Kimberly Alowitz @KimberlyDunbar3]

Bridging speaking to writing - I had a great time presenting with @brendakdaisy #midtesol19 #wdmcsesol

[Kimberly Alowitz @KimberlyDunbar3]

A1: the elements of reading instruction is different for EL's @brendakdaisy @sbfairbairn

[Kimberly Alowitz @KimberlyDunbar3]

New school year! #WDMCSESOL #hillsidepride #hillsideheroes

[Kimberly Alowitz @KimberlyDunbar3]

Thanks for sharing your space @brendakdaisy enjoy them!

[Brenda Daisy @brendakdaisy]

Perks of sharing your classroom over the summer with @KimberlyDunbar3 — walked in this morning to find these amazing interactive vowel sound t-charts! #ilovemyjob #agooodteacherisagoodtheif ❤️💃🕶 #wdmcsESOL

[Kimberly Alowitz @KimberlyDunbar3]

Bathroom makeovers at school #hillsidepride #hillsideheroes #wdmcs #WDMCSESOL @ West Des Moines, Iowa https://t.co/hxMhyu2z0X

[Kimberly Alowitz @KimberlyDunbar3]

Amazing book about a student from two cultures Puerto Rican and American searching for acceptance #greatbooks #WDMCSESOL #reallifebooks #representationmatters https://t.co/pvsdfb04SX

[Kimberly Alowitz @KimberlyDunbar3]

A completely clean and beautiful classroom... just waiting to be prepared for the 2019-2020 school year! #WDMCSESOL #iloveteaching #shinewithhillsidepride #hillsidepride https://t.co/UFGIjia2Vm

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

Five questions for inappropriate behavior:

1. Why do you think that is ok?
2. Where did u learn this (behavior)?
3. Who in your life believes that’s ok?
4. How can you help fix this?
5. What can we/you do differently?

#edchat #kidsdeserveit #thatonekid #usequestions

[Kimberly Alowitz @KimberlyDunbar3]

Amazing book for high school students! This book represented the feelings of many teenagers! #theeducationofmargotsanchez #lilliamrivera #reallifebooks https://t.co/5wjA6ya76l

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

5 Questions promoting reflection:

1. Can u tell me about the behavior (got u in trouble)?
2. Do u know u are (behavior) when doing it?
3. Do u know why it is not ok?
4. Can u stop when u want or asked?
5. What wld happen if everyone did (behavior)?

#tlap #kidsdeserveit #edchat

[Kimberly Alowitz @KimberlyDunbar3]

@brendakdaisy @brendakdaisy let's write an article together!

[Kimberly Alowitz @KimberlyDunbar3]

@HSeslteacher @brendakdaisy I love being mentioned and thought of! ♥️♥️♥️

[Brenda Daisy @brendakdaisy]

Another great resource for our #wdmcsESOL passion project! @nar001 @ElenaMs @KimberlyDunbar3

[Justin Tarte @justintarte]

8 easy ways to positively impact #culture:

1). Greet people
2). Say please and thank you
3). Don’t micromanage
4). Share credit
5). Own failure
6). Be humble
7). Always be kind
8). Apologize