Laurie Duplechain

[Laurie Duplechain @L_Duplechain]

Hard work is golden at @HumbleISD_GE @Curllonangela @rosalba_sun

[Laurie Duplechain @L_Duplechain]

It’s going to be another great year at Groves Elementary! Excited to be on a campus with amazing staff. Can’t wait to see our Grizzlies on Monday!#humbleisd #wearegroves #Bethelight

[Laurie Duplechain @L_Duplechain]

Thank you @Sra_Viana_GE. You and @ash_vallecilla are amazing teachers. So thankful to be on the same campus as you! #HumbleElemChat

[Laurie Duplechain @L_Duplechain]

A#: I haven't attended any PD on this topic, but our empathy study fits perfectly into culturally responsive teaching. When you are empathetic, you open your mind and heart for learning about and loving our diverse student population. #HumbleElemChat

[Laurie Duplechain @L_Duplechain]

@mrsakopp @Sra_Viana_GE @NatalieW0913 Love, love, love this idea!

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A2: Most kids (and adults) love to talk about themselves! Give them an opportunity and you will learn so much. Kids today crave one on one attention from an adult. I am so glad to have the opportunity to build relationships with our students. #HumbleElemChat

[Laurie Duplechain @L_Duplechain]

A1: Culturally responsive teaching is teaching with an understanding of and respect for cultural differences. #HumbleElemChat

[Laurie Duplechain @L_Duplechain]

Laurie Duplechain, teacher at Groves Elementary. I am from the heart of Cajun country in Louisiana. I have been in TX for four years and have two daughters in SIP. Watching them learn a new language and become more culturally aware is AMAZING! #HumbleElemChat

[Laurie Duplechain @L_Duplechain]

@kglover_prek @JulieRoederAFL I like the example from the book where they talked about "being in the same boat." That takes it to a whole new level!

[Laurie Duplechain @L_Duplechain]

@JulieRoederAFL This makes me think of a line from The Hunger Games-Mockingjay. Instead of "fire is catching"...kindness is catching.

[Laurie Duplechain @L_Duplechain]

A3: Modeling can come into play here, too. When our students see adults practicing kindness, they are learning from our actions. #HumbleElemChat

[Laurie Duplechain @L_Duplechain]

@kglover_prek I love this. Our prek kiddos are more like blank canvases (in a sense), and we have the power to lay some amazing foundations!

[Laurie Duplechain @L_Duplechain]

Oh, boy! First twitter typo!

[Laurie Duplechain @L_Duplechain]

I'm here! This is my first twitter chat, so in addition to learning about empathy, I am trying to get the hand of this! #HumbleElemChat

[Laurie Duplechain @L_Duplechain]

A2: Role playing, and when in doubt "look in a book." The right book can be the perfect tool to help students begin to understand another person's perspective. #HumbleElemChat

[Laurie Duplechain @L_Duplechain]

A1. Modeling is so important. Practice what you preach and practice what you teach. Our students are always looking to us to set the example. #HumbleElemChat