Matt Robie

Principal at Grant Ragan Elementary, Waukee CSD

[AnkenyHighSchoolBand @AnkenyBand]

Congratulations to Nick Robie, euphonium in the 2022 All State Band!

[Clint Smith @ClintSmithIII]

I really need folks to understand that the work teachers have done over the past 2 1/2 yrs is nothing short of extraordinary. I've seen teachers whose own lives have been upended by grief, illness, & instability continue to show up for their students in countless, remarkable ways

[2020 National Teacher of the Year Tabatha Rosproy @TabathaRosproy]

“If you don’t trust, you try to control.” - Dr. Becky Bailey. She said children who spend their energy controlling are disengaged. Disengaged kids disrupt. So how do we help? Know them well, create safety, and build trust. @ConsciousD

[Matt Robie @MatthewRobie]

@WaukeeNWGirlsBB @WaukeeNW @GrantRaganEl @NWHSWolves Wishing you wild success!

[Matt Robie @MatthewRobie]

This year I've watched this team step forward when a teammate needs it. I've watched them care about the well being of children in ways that touch the heart. I've watched their vulnerability, and I've seen tremendous generosity.  They’ve shown the very definition of love. 💜

[Matt Robie @MatthewRobie]

@responsiveclass https://t.co/rdJUY4o0rc

[Matt Robie @MatthewRobie]

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[Val Jansonius @Mrs_Jansonius]

Our school-wide Hopes and Dreams display! #responsiveclassroom #waukthetalk

[Val Jansonius @Mrs_Jansonius]

We hosted our first school-wide morning meeting with some of our virtual learners today! SO much joy! @GrantRaganEl @responsiveclass #waukthetalk

[Matt Robie @MatthewRobie]

Grant Ragan welcomed @MrazKristine today to help push our thinking around empathy, executive function, and a redefined literacy workshop. Looking forward to this partnership!

[Matt Robie @MatthewRobie]

We have two of the best ⁦@GrantRaganEl⁩! Thanks for everything you do for kids, Mrs. Bleckwehl and Mrs. Simons! 💜🖤💛💜🖤💛 https://t.co/gYp5TYfqJ9

[Matt Robie @MatthewRobie]

Got to spend time with this dream team at #TLCKC19. So thankful for @WaukeeCSD’s commitment to coaching and mentoring - these professionals are absolutely vital to our work! #waukthetalk

[Matt Robie @MatthewRobie]

Successful leaders know when it's time to lean in, but also demonstrate intellectual humility. They know when it's time to say "I don't know" or "I was wrong." #TLCKC19

[Matt Robie @MatthewRobie]

If stories come to you, care for them. And learn to give them away where they are needed. #TLCKC19

[HighFive @HighFiveK12]

We need to be sensitive to a student's past, but we also need to not let it be an excuse for not moving forward. We need to still have high expectations for all kids, but provide extra support to the kids that need it.
#HackingSchoolDiscipline

[Matt Robie @MatthewRobie]

Back at it with THE BEST! #waukthetalk #GrantRagan

[Val Jansonius @Mrs_Jansonius]

One of my favorite days of the year- Warrior Walk! Welcoming new and familiar faces to Grant Ragan. 💛💜 #waukthetalk

[Matt Robie @MatthewRobie]

Jack received a letter and questionnaire from his new teacher yesterday. Love that she closed with this question, and was struck by his answer. ❤️

[Matt Robie @MatthewRobie]

GR will continue to protect the first 30 minutes of every day for morning meetings in every K-5 classroom. It’s no surprise that for many students, it’s the highlight of the day! ❤️

[Responsive Classroom @responsiveclass]

Morning Meeting is a microcosm of the way we wish our schools to be -- communities full of learning, safe and respectful, and challenging for all.

#MorningMeeting #ResponsiveClassroom #buildingcommunity #everystudent #everyday #SocialEmotionalLearning #inclusive #newschoolyear