Kristi GC

A mother, an educator, an optimistic activist. | @ASCD 2017 Emerging Leader | #WholeChild #TWCI #TWC

[Kristi GC @KristiJo2]

@JenniferKubista you are an inspiring leader who has made me be a better me! Thank you for your influence and leadership when I first came to Tacoma! #WholeChild #Appreciation #WholeChildMonth

[Kristi GC @KristiJo2]

I’m feeling stormy: rainy, windy, dark, but the clouds are parting and I can see the sun through the clouds. Things are going to get brighter! #WholeChildMonth @WholeChild253 #PersonalWeather

[Kristi GC @KristiJo2]

Creating Moments of Genuine Connection Online https://t.co/1B3NHTLs2D via @cultofpedagogy #TWCI #WholeChild #Relationships

[edutopia @edutopia]

Here's a fun way to get to know your students. The link prompts you to make a copy of the editable slides your students can use.

[Kristi GC @KristiJo2]

"It focuses on building community and family even when the school administration tells teachers not to express emotion with students. If teachers want to respond to racism as they’ve responded to the coronavirus pandemic, they can start here—in their own classrooms." #TWC #SEL

[Kristi GC @KristiJo2]

The best teachers don't ignore the chaos of the world outside their classroom, writes @chrisemdin. Instead, they use their pedagogy as protest. https://t.co/BocWVQsRfi

[Kristi GC @KristiJo2]

"A pedagogy of protest privileges dialogue with students even when the school schedule says there is no time for it. It creates space for youth to teach about their lives even when the curriculum says there is no space for it."

[Kristi GC @KristiJo2]

Young people know what they need from us. Let's listen to them!

[Zaretta Hammond @Ready4rigor]

For those asking, "so what do I do now to build me social-emotional stamina for racial literacy work, here you go. Beautifully illustrated by @tamisha_consult and with powerful reflective exercises inspired by @brightmorningtm 's Onward and my book, CRT and the Brain. Enjoy!

[Kristi GC @KristiJo2]

My book just arrived! Looking forward to reading and learning along side school counselors! @WholeChild253

[Kristi GC @KristiJo2]

Q3. Self Awareness-with everything feeling magnified, including emotions, need to be aware of how I am feeling and be honest with myself and others. And model it is okay to have a range of emotions about things going on. #ISTESTEM

[Kristi GC @KristiJo2]

A1. Created a chill out zone, with clickable items-like Ss might find in a peace corner or regulation station in a classroom. When I found out about #VirtualClassroom #ISTESTEM

[Kristi GC @KristiJo2]

A1. Since distance learning started-cultivated Whole Child lessons with breathing, movement, and SEL skills for students: https://t.co/vBHa0O4So5 #ISTESTEM

[Kristi GC @KristiJo2]

Kristi, from Washington State, supporting Tacoma Whole Child Initiative, PreK-12. #ISTESTEM @ISTESTEM

[Elena Aguilar @brightmorningtm]

Practical, purposeful, and doable tips to stay more closely connected—and foster connection—among students and educators. https://t.co/huo7HmUqnU

[Kristi GC @KristiJo2]

Afternoon of art with my 5 year old! #StayHome #WeGotThisWa #WeLoveYouTacoma

[Jennifer Bordelon @JjBordelon]

Our school did a thing today that brought much needed joy to our students and families & us! We rode around in our cars in the school neighborhood, honking & waving at students. lift your spirits. What a way to lift spirits! #camprobertson #coronaviruscantstopus #honkingparade

[Collaborative Learning Solutions @TheCLS_Team]

Excited to announce that we are posting daily SEL lessons on our website. 2 lessons posted daily - 1 for Elementary and 1 for secondary. Starts 3/23. VIsit https://t.co/MdXALkg59d for more information.#SELsaveslives #COVID19support

[Kristi GC @KristiJo2]

Had a great first week of home schooling and working from home! Only a few tears. #PhysicalDistancing #SocialConnection #WeGotThisWA

[Elena Aguilar @brightmorningtm]

In these uncertain times, cultivating resilience is key. So we're offering a FREE "Resilience Reminders" Webinar Wed, Mar 25 at 12 PT/3T on Zoom! Summon your courage and creativity and spend an hour learning and connecting with Janet and Lori. https://t.co/vY3x6NQW9a