Maria Fenwick

Former teacher, founder/ed @TheTeacherCoLab, mom of 3, convener and collaborator. You'll find me at the beach.

[LC @LaurenA022]

The reason why many people, esp. mothers, have empathy for the mother in Duxbury is because postpartum psychosis could’ve happened to any of us. She wasn’t a sociopath or deadbeat. She was PROUD to be a mom. She loved her kids. If it could happen to her, it could happen to anyone

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

@KipHottman I have heard this from so. many. teachers, @KipHottman. I would say as a parent, it's a lot to manage for me, fairly easy for my kids, and definitely A LOT of work for teachers.

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

@Rob__Powers Hi Rob, great to see you!

[Kip Hottman, NBCT @KipHottman]

A1: During this first month back to school, I have felt most successful as an educator when my students gave me feedback on my new best practices. We’ve found a way to collaborate, engage, learn virtually & have created a solid virtual learning environment. #BetterTogetherinMA

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

Excited for tonight's chat! Join us at #BetterTogetherinMA to talk about how your year is starting off!

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

@TchKimPossible: Janet and I met recently and loved realizing we knew you in common. Small world. Hope you are well! Would love to reconnect.

[janet ferone @janetferone]

5A. You must check out #disrupttexts and Dr. Kim Parker @TchKimPossible #commit2ART

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

Coming soon: a slow chat version of tonight's #Commit2ART chat. We are looking forward to hearing more about what teachers need. @TheTeacherCoLab is here to support.

[Brad Clark @notbradclark]

Really interested in the responses here. This can inform SO much work. #Commit2ART

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

Yes! Great resource!

[janet ferone @janetferone]

Inviting all to join Facebook group E2 Equity Educators to share resources and ideas for students furthest from educational justice https://t.co/a3Ijadf046 #commit2ART

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

@TheTeacherCoLab A5A: I'm going to shout out @FHNewEngland again. Checklist is awesome: https://t.co/Sr5mlPPM1a and on-demand webinars: https://t.co/GY6WHSWkWf #Commit2ART

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

Random and doesn't necessarily belong to a question, but I am listening to Nice White Parents podcast @serial. Could make a great discussion piece for white parents involved in parent councils #commit2art

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

A4: shared language would be helpful in building community across teachers re: how we talk about race and racism amongst teachers, students, families, etc. #commit2art

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

@notbradclark @janetferone Hi, @janetferone! Great to see you on here!

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

@_LisaCap Here is something for you!

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

A2A: @FHNewEngland shared a checklist that is useful for planning how to introduce topics in a classroom https://t.co/Sr5mlPPM1a #commit2art

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

A2A: My town (including the middle school) is reading Waking Up White as a community read. I haven't started it yet, though. #commit2art

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

"Rooted in love" - that is so awesome and relatable for so many teachers. #Commit2ART

[Reading in the Middle Grades - Stacey DeCotis @readinginthemg]

A1B: I want to be an antiracist teacher because I am rooted in love, I’m passionate about teaching all my learners and love openly discussing social justice w/them and inspiring them to be the change. #Commit2Art

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

Such a good point. I hear this a lot and feel like this is true often: people mean well. What have been your go-to resources for learning more, if you wouldn't mind sharing?

[Dan Adler @MisterSci]

A1B: Because it's not enough to mean well, or think you're doing well. If I'm serious about supporting all my learners, I need to think about my biases, my privilege, and listen to other stories and experiences. #Commit2ART

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

@TheTeacherCoLab For me, I was interested in the concept of doing actively anti-racist actions, as opposed to just "being" anti-racist. That changed how I think about what I should be doing/learning on an ongoing basis. #Commit2ART

[Maria Fenwick @MariaFenwick]

@RonNobleJr I'm over here sweating as I frantically toggle between accounts, lol. Hope you're well!