Kim Forrest

Mom to 2 amazing daughters-my greatest accomplishments! Aggie‘94. Dog mom. Instructional coach. Math nerd. Book lover. Runner. Worker outer. Forward mover.

[Texas A&M Football @AggieFootball]

How bout that third quarter huh?

[TexAgs @TexAgs]

Final from Hard Rock Stadium...

Miami 48, No. 23 Texas A&M 33

[Jimmy Buffett @jimmybuffett]

So when the journey gets long
just know that you are loved
there is light up above
and joy - there is always enough
bubbles Up

[Kim Forrest @Kimboforr]

Howdy Week 2023
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[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

What Is A Ruckus?
My secretary called and said there was a ruckus in the front hallway. I was really excited to see what was going on. I wanted to know what a ruckus was. I learned that a ruckus was a small boy I hadn’t net yet. The ruckus was ripping our bulletin board off the wall, knocking over a table and cursing.

He turned around & said, “What the F--- are you looking at?” He continued, “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” I responded with, “You seem to be upset. What do you need? How can I help?” He moved a step closer to me and said, “Are you deaf, too? I just said you’re fat, bald, and stupid.”

My response was, “I heard you just fine. Now I really can tell you are upset. What do you need? How can I help you?” He started crying while re-stating for the 3rd time (in case I missed the other two times), “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” He then said, “I hate this stupid school; I don’t know why I’m here. I don’t know where my mom is. I hate my foster family.“

He reached his arms out. I asked if he needed a hug and he nodded. I then asked if he wanted to go to my office. He nodded. I let him know that “Dr. P” is here if he needs anything. He sat at my table and put his head down.

He looked me in the eyes and said, “Dr. P, I’m very sorry for everything that I did. I just miss my mom.” I responded by telling him that I appreciate his apology and that I accept it. He then said, “I am also really sorry for calling you those mean things. I didn’t mean it.”

We brainstormed some ideas of what he could do in the future if he was having a tough day. He suggested that he could ask to get a drink, ask for help, or just put his head down. I let him know that these are great strategies. I added that he could always ask to see the counselor or me.

We then discussed how he could be on the lookout for signs that he was getting upset, frustrated, angry, or agitated. He said that he sometimes started to clinch his fists and his breathing changed. I told him that those were good signs and that the body often gives us signs that we are starting to get upset. We both agreed that it was so important to listen to our bodies.

He asked if he could get his backpack and coat. I thought that was an unusual request for 10 a.m. I asked him why he would need his backpack and coat. He replied, “Because I’m going to get suspended like I did at my last school.” I let him know that there may be another plan. He scrunched his face and looked puzzled.

I asked, “How do you think you could fix what you did this morning?” He thought about it for a minute or so and responded with, “I can pick-up what I threw and fix anything that I broke.” I let him know that this seemed like a good plan. He picked up the items that he threw and helped put the bulletin board back on the wall.

I went over the plan for the next time and we made sure he knew what to do in case he got upset, frustrated, angry or agitated again. I said, “Since we’ve agreed on the plan, let’s shake on it to make it official.” He reached out his hand and shook mine. I let him know that he could go back to class. He picked up his bookbag and his jacket and started off to his class. I called his teacher to let him know that he was on his way. His teacher was so happy to welcome him back to class. I never had another problem with him.

A teacher stopped by later that day. She couldn’t understand why he wasn’t suspended. “He called you fat, bald, and stupid.” My response was that it never was about me. I then asked the teacher if any of the comments were false. She looked at me like I was crazy. I let her know that I am fat and bald. Those were both true statements. I also argued that stupid is a relative term. She didn’t like my answer.

How do you deal with colleagues who are fixed mindset, focused on punitive methods or who believe that alternatives to suspensions equate to being soft on discipline?

From the book “Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics”
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[Kim Forrest @Kimboforr]

@abcd_LBrown @AngletonJH @IHeartCKH @angleton I would like to be you when I grow up🤣😘 Seriously though, awesome job!

[Kim Forrest @Kimboforr]

I love my job! We had a great week having some fun with our staff during Teacher Appreciation Week! The Prize Patrol was a hit 🪩🕺🏼💃🏼Who can resist disco anyway? #TeacherApprecationWeek @AngletonHS

[Kim Forrest @Kimboforr]

It was the circle of life last week in AHS Science classes. Forensic Scientists in Ms. Simpson’s class dissected fetal pigs while Ms. Holtz’s AP Environmental Science students released butterflies. @AngletonHS #science

[TexAgs @TexAgs]

8️⃣-UNDER 👀⛳️

Back-to-back historic days has @sammy_golf24243 in the hunt at #TheMasters 👍

https://t.co/I7tFyDsYpz

[Kim Forrest @Kimboforr]

@CrumblCookies 🌽 🍞

[Kim Forrest @Kimboforr]

Had the pleasure of visiting Mrs. Mager’s Eco class today. Enjoyed an engaging presentation by Mr. Sedrick Cole, Admissions Rep from Universal Technical Institute about navigating life after high school. So much important & useful information! @AngletonHS @AngletonISD #angletonhs

[Kim Forrest @Kimboforr]

Gig ‘Em and Howdy from Howdy! @katyforrest23 @RODEOHOUSTON #rodeoscholar #RODEOHOUSTON

[Kim Forrest @Kimboforr]

Using data from walkthrough observations to clarify, learn, & grow in our practice! Adding or upgrading the strategies of Narrate the Positive, Think-Pair-Share, & randomly calling on all students to our teacher toolbox. Great things happen daily at AHS! @AngletonHS @AngletonISD

[danielito @danyny_martinez]

@reveille @TAMU dismissed class today 👍🏽
#aggie #tamu #TAMU

[Kim Forrest @Kimboforr]

Exactly!

[Kim Forrest @Kimboforr]

Ms. Curtright’s IPC classes are starting off 2023 with a lab making Algae Ice Cream and learning the importance of algae to the food chain. @AngletonHS #science Apparently, the algae ice cream tasted pretty good too!

[Kim Forrest @Kimboforr]

@scherristroman No!

[Kim Forrest @Kimboforr]

@CrumblCookies 🤚

[Kim Forrest @Kimboforr]

Here’s a few of our festive @AngletonHS staff getting into the Christmas spirit with their best jingles and light-up accessories while participating in the 12 Days of Christmas!