Kelsey Butrick

2nd Grade Teacher

[Dr. Leah Pongratz, NBCT @coachpongratz]

So, I may have been on the best “team” this afternoon....collaborating, planning, and SUPPORTING each other to provide CLARITY to our students. 7 heads is definitely better than 1!! @MrsButrick @cahose78 @CourtneyLeard @nussemar @elemmathgurl

[Kelsey Butrick @MrsButrick]

@coachpongratz @cahose78 @CourtneyLeard @nussemar @elemmathgurl I have LOVED working with you all this week! We definitely work better together than alone!

[Kelsey Butrick @MrsButrick]

@StephanieMayle You bring up a good point about what happens if students don't do the work. I see this happening especially in elementary school. How are students being held accountable without the teacher in front of them making them do it? Also, what if students don't have internet at home?

[Kelsey Butrick @MrsButrick]

@bigburghfan I agree with you! I have loved being able to read, and watch videos on my own and then process the information at my own speed. I am one that takes time to process information to fully comprehend it. This makes me wonder, do I give my students enough time to process information?

[Kelsey Butrick @MrsButrick]

I have loved flipped classroom environments in college b/c it allows for flexibility and process time. I have concerns for this in public school. What if families don't have internet at home? I also see many technological problems especially with younger Ss! #CUIN654FALL2019!

[Kelsey Butrick @MrsButrick]

The Leopards team exploring Number Talks, Target #’s, Number of the day, and Splat! #wcps #MathMazingRace @elemmathgurl

[Carly Pumphrey @CarlyPumphrey]

Being inspired by @pamallyn with 400+ #wcpsmd Ts! A great start to a day of learning! Opening a World of Possible for Every Reader! @lahanks76

[Kelsey Butrick @MrsButrick]

All the hard work paid off! Now on to second grade! 😁🙌🏻🎉🍎

[USMH @USMHnews]

Check out this quick recap of our Graduation Celebration:
https://t.co/SINaHY9LOP

[Kelsey Butrick @MrsButrick]

Congratulations @DrKMcGee for the advocate award!📚 Thankful I was able to capture the memory for you! Thank you for bringing the love of reading back into my life!

[Kelsey Butrick @MrsButrick]

Today, 1st grade students used shaving cream to partition shapes and write fractions in halves and fourths! #handsonlearning #WCPSInterns @PangbornES @SpencerTaylor0

[Kelsey Butrick @MrsButrick]

FSEA Lobby Day! #FixtheFund

[✨ 𝒞𝒶𝓇𝓁𝓎 𝒮𝒽𝑜𝒸𝓀𝑒𝓎 ✨ @CarlyShockey]

#FSEA members deliver blankets to @emmakdoub @DrKMcGee #wcpsmd @frostburgstate @USMHnews #proudprof

[Kelsey Butrick @MrsButrick]

Thank you @CourtneyLeard for guiding me in setting goals for this upcoming internship! I can't wait to dive in! #12moredays #GOALSET #WCPSIDEA #WCPSINTERNS

[Kelsey Butrick @MrsButrick]

A5- What I plan to collect to share my story is students' work (high, average, and low scores), and my strengths and weaknesses throughout my teaching. I love the idea that my colleagues mentioned about a reflective journal! I would love to start a journal! #WCPSIDEA

[Lindsay Miller @ltclopper]

FQ-Dear Intern II me, no matter how discouraging it may get, you are here for a reason. You are capable, your students are capable, and with the right mind set, you both will succeed. #wcpsidea #followyourdreams #teachyourheartout @CourtneyLeard @WCPSinterns

[Kelsey Butrick @MrsButrick]

FA - The advice I want to give myself as a reminder this semester is... Relationships are everything and every student matters! #WCPSIDEA

[Kelsey Butrick @MrsButrick]

A4- I would like work with my mentor to better understand all of the acronyms. . I hope to be able to sit in on an IEP meeting this semester. I can use them to better understand my ss and gain a better understanding on how to better help them succeed. #WCPSIDEA

[Kelsey Butrick @MrsButrick]

@ltclopper @WCPSinterns @CourtneyLeard @ltclopper you would think that I just copied your answer for this question! We both put the same thing. I guess that makes sense since we were both in kindergarten at the same school last semester 😀 Great minds think alike!

[Kelsey Butrick @MrsButrick]

A3 - Last semester I taught most of my lessons whole group. This semester I would like to complete more small group activities/lessons. I would also like the lessons to be more students directed rather than teacher directed. #STUDENTSDISCOVERLEARNING #WCPSIDEA