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