Mary Selcer

Math is my thing. Teacher by choice. Views are my own

[Mary Selcer @MarySelcer]

Great example of taking on more than you should.

[Jarrett Lerner @Jarrett_Lerner]

It's crazy to me that people could be making plans and decisions about school in the fall without talking to THE TEACHERS.

I can't imagine that the safety and success of the kids and educators actually IN the classrooms is a top priority for such people.

[Mary Selcer @MarySelcer]

@GregMc81 Let’s hope that doesn’t happen

[Mary Selcer @MarySelcer]

TEA have you thought about this! #letsbeready

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Schools are influenced more by it's informal culture than by their mission statement, policies & procedures. Having strong, supportive, positive relationships, a unified vision, and team mentality is what makes a school great, not the statement hanging in the hallway.

[Mary Selcer @MarySelcer]

Goodbye Class of 2020. You will be missed. Love you !

[Molley Ealy @molley_ealy]

Congratulations to the @CSHighSchool Cougar class of 2020! 👩‍🎓🎓👨‍🎓

[Mary Selcer @MarySelcer]

The virus is crazy. Even if the numbers got better people are scared and probably won’t want to send their kids to school. Time to start preparing for virtual classrooms for fall.#CSISCsuccess #decisiontime

[Mary Selcer @MarySelcer]

The world needs to learn to harmonize instead of trying to out sing each other. Impromptu National Anthem duet recorded for virtual commencement | WNT https://t.co/J8J4zM0564 via @YouTube

[Mary Selcer @MarySelcer]

TEA is all over the place with the start of school. Hard to plan for the unpredictable. We just need to be ready to modify and adjust. Good thing that is what teachers do best! #CSISDsuccess

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Remember it is the teacher in the classroom that usually knows what is best for the students in the classroom. Admin, give teachers a voice.

[Mary Selcer @MarySelcer]

So true. Worst thing ever is canned performance assessment. You end up tearing them apart to fit your needs. Thus waste of money. #CSISDsuccess

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teachers don’t need canned curriculum, new programs, or initiatives to be more effective. They need to feel respected, valued, supported & appreciated. They also need to feel like their talents/strengths are being utilized. This is when morale increases & job satisfaction soars!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

There is one thing every classroom needs and that is a highly effective, engaged, valued, and supported teacher. Without this, nothing else really matters.

[Mary Selcer @MarySelcer]

Looking out for the health of our students is vital as we start next year. But don’t forget the health of your teachers. Many of them are at risk and will be working. What is the plan for them? #CSISDsuccess #letsbeready

[Mary Selcer @MarySelcer]

Please Texas! As we face less teaching days something has to go!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Georgia is suspending standardized testing for the upcoming school year & formal teacher evals and are seeking to permanently cut certain tests. This will also save $10's of millions from the budget that can be used toward teacher pay, etc. Let's hope other states step up!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teachers don’t need canned curriculum, new programs, or initiatives to be more effective. They need to feel respected, valued, supported & appreciated. They also need to feel like their talents/strengths are being utilized. This is when morale increases & job satisfaction soars!

[Mary Selcer @MarySelcer]

Been a classroom , flipped and virtual teacher. None of those deliveries are the same Face to face lessons and online lessons are not the same. My point: teachers will be overworked trying to prepare for both #letsbeready #CSISDsuccess

[Mary Selcer @MarySelcer]

Preparing for the What Ifs :#1 we have decided essential knowledge #2 Looked at methods of deliver Now #3 work to create interactive learning activities that encourage active participation. This will take time #CSISDsuccess #letsbeready

[Mary Selcer @MarySelcer]

Looks like we need to plan for virtual learning https://t.co/e12FrNJMhp

[Mary Selcer @MarySelcer]

Planning for the What Ifs #2. Now that you know what knowledge and skills need to be a priority. How do we deliver? Summer trainings on recording lessons, virtual classroom design, online assessments, etc. #CSISDsuccess #letsbeready

[Mary Selcer @MarySelcer]

Planning for the What Ifs: #1 With the possibility of time cut short C&I needs to let teachers prioritize skills at each level #CSISDsuccess