Jeff Russell

Math Teacher - EO Smith HS | Aspiring School Leader through UConn's Admin Prep Program (UCAPP) | #GoHuskies

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

Proudly representing our neighbors over here at EO Smith High School! @UConnNeag #NeagTeacherAppreciation

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

Love this! And such an important thing to remember when it comes to assessing student understanding!

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[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

@L23Chavez Your gif game is A+

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

And shoutout to my #EDLR5402 crew! Thanks for making the class an incredible experience. You’re all amazing leaders and even better people!

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

So grateful for the opportunity to listen to and learn from @BernsteinCT @FredEnde and @larrydlewis2424 these past few weeks. Their insight and experiences will undoubtedly make us all better leaders #EDLR5402

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

@jessica_addie Loved this article for its focus on this! Being a school leader will be lonely without a network of people who understand our position and can offer advice! #EDLR5402

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

We won’t be able to learn who our students are if they don’t feel safe to tell us and show us.

As a school leader, we need to make sure ALL students feel safe to be themselves. Every single day. #EDLR542

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

Important point from M. Crockett’s article- a teacher’s content knowledge is so much more than just knowing content. It’s knowing how to make it comprehensible to students. Impossible to do unless you take the time to know who your students are #EDLR5402

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

@RonTaylor79 @PaulODonoghue_ I totally agree. Takes out all the variation in how a student can earn a certain grade and the outside of school influences that students might not be able to control. Also will be great info to use to strengthen tier 1 & 2 supports! #EDLR5402

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

My school is adopting a grading structure next year where we separate student behaviors (calling them habits of scholarship) from the academic grade. Anyone have any experience with this?

Advice/thoughts?
#EDLR5402 #RethinkGrading #EquitableGrading

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

@PaulODonoghue_ @RonTaylor79 I’m really excited about the shift too! Our committee is still working out some details, but i believe the long-term plan is for the habits of scholarship to have its own GPA with honor roll & graduation recognition.

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

Check your privilege. As someone who’s benefitted from every privilege imaginable, I have a responsibility to SPEAK UP to change a system that has given me advantages at the expense of others. Can’t just bury my head in the sand and pretend I “worked harder” #EDLR5402

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

When we witness a negative stereotype threatening someone, it’s up to all of us to call it out and bring awareness to its harmful effects #EDLR5402

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

@miss_beaudet Love this quote! A good leader will make sure the team looks good and has the tools to be successful #EDLR5402

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

@EYaglowski @BernsteinCT This one is really making me think. It’s such a fine line to walk balancing the pressures from above with the needs of teachers & students. It comes back to building relationships & knowing your people! #EDLR5402

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

@thelearningloop also thank you so much for taking time out of your trip to Maui to talk with our class! My wife and I honeymooned there last year… Highly recommend Kimo’s in Lahaina!

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

Big takeaway tonight from @thelearningloop - Make it safe for people to bring their full selves to work. #EDLR5402

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

@luzietti_debbie @BernsteinCT Love this line! Definitely a quote I’ll steal and say again

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

“Your job is not to cover content, it is to cause learning” @thelearningloop People always need to come first, be that students or staff. Without considering their individual needs, learning will not happen, no matter how much content is covered #EDLR5402

[Jeff Russell @MrRussellCT]

Just finished @thelearningloop’s “Personalized Professional Learning”. Awesome read filled with specific, actionable steps. Love the idea of #FlexPD. Any #EDLR5402 peeps have experience with that PL structure?