Debra Arvin

Academic Dean of Mathematics, Secondary Teacher of the Year Sherman ISD 2016-2017, Math Hero Award Winner

[Debra Arvin @MHSMathDean]

As math teachers we are always asked “when are we gonna use this?” At academic expo our math Dept dressed up to show the answer! #differencemaker

[Debra Arvin @MHSMathDean]

Who would have known such a simple idea would go so well! Kids were running to do math! Ruler of the Math Mountain! Honors Algebra 1 #DifferenceMakers #MelissaHighSchool

[Debra Arvin @MHSMathDean]

(2/2) Each set of parents proud as their children embark on a new journey. #DifferenceMaker

[Debra Arvin @MHSMathDean]

(1/2) Proud of my son Jacob Arvin for doing ESL. Think about the parents of these 2 children,the trust they have in our school & indirectly in my son. In these pictures is my baby & also someone else’s babies.

[Debra Arvin @MHSMathDean]

(2/2) 1. Introductions where they make name tents w bday and interesting fact to be displayed daily. 2. Syllabus. 3. Lesson sequences. 4 Procedures and finally 5. A Commitment to Embrace the Struggle Contract! #DifferenceMaker #CardinalsRise

[Debra Arvin @MHSMathDean]

(1/2) Really getting way out of my comfort zone for first day stuff. Instead of telling them information, we will do interactive stations where they take responsibility for learning the info. The stations are:

[edutopia @edutopia]

Congratulations to our founder, George Lucas, and his wife and Edutopia board member, Mellody Hobson, for receiving the 2019 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy for their impact in education! https://t.co/xjPuyRQnQP

[edutopia @edutopia]

Here’s how to use 4 stations to introduce students to your syllabus, your expectations, and each other.
https://t.co/x4HxeQwnmB

[Debra Arvin @MHSMathDean]

Dyslexia simulation today was emotional, stressful and eye opening. 28 years in and I have a new found empathy for my dyslexic students. #CardinalsRise #Differencemaker

[Debra Arvin @MHSMathDean]

We have an all star team mathematics assembled! #differencemaker #CardinalsRise

[Debra Arvin @MHSMathDean]

Breaking down accountability! Melissa is an A! #differencemakers #continuedgrowth

[Debra Arvin @MHSMathDean]

In education, “passion may be the only natural renewable resource that we have.” John Hattie #knowthyimpact

[edutopia @edutopia]

"When I like the teacher, I want to do their work. And I'll be like, 'I can learn this.'" Research shows that students who feel safe and supported by adults at school are better able to learn. #HowLearningHappens

[Jimmy Casas @casas_jimmy]

#ThoughtForTheDay #NPC19

[Debra Arvin @MHSMathDean]

Debra Kennedy keeping the problem solving going to the last day! Her students had a great time w her challenging Lock Boxes ie mini escape room simulations!

[Hamish Brewer @brewerhm]

Sometimes when reflecting on your practices, the question is as simple as - would you want to be a student in your classroom?

[Debra Arvin @MHSMathDean]

Somehow missed getting this picture. Kevin Davis teaches our upper level math classes and received a Cardinal Commemdation for his excellence in the classroom!

[Shannon McClintock Miller @shannonmmiller]

This is such a great list of ways to check for understanding from @edutopia
https://t.co/k8sxup98h8 #futurereadylibs #tlchat #iowatl #edchat #vameter

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

1. Take any normal worksheet with review questions.

2. Cut the sheet into slips.

3. Hide those slips in plastic eggs.

Teams collect and egg at random then race back to their team compete to solve as many as they can before time expires! Rinse and repeat. #EDrenaline

[Debra Arvin @MHSMathDean]

Academic Expo The Math Department Old verses New #CardinalsRise