Mrs. Melissa Kennedy

Technology Coordinator, Media Teacher, Technology Integration Specialist at Trinity Catholic High School. #TCHSInnovators

[aeriale celebrates native heritage month @arcticisleteach]

Art is not a reward.
Music is not a reward.
Playing outside is not a reward.
Reading books of choice is not a reward.
Field trips are not a reward.
Food is not a reward.
Being able to move in a classroom is not a reward.
Children are human beings & should be treated as such.

[Mrs. Melissa Kennedy @MrsKennedy]

@Singleterry could be an interesting way to take stock of research papers before heading into 2nd semester?

[Dwayne Reed @TeachMrReed]

“It’s hard for me to say that. How about I give you a nickname?”

No.

Ask your students how to pronounce their name correctly, practice it as much as you need to, then say it correctly.

[Mrs. Melissa Kennedy @MrsKennedy]

🎉🎉🎉

[Coach Syd @CoachSydTCHS]

And the Titans go back to back District championships! 20-2 win versus Hazelwood East. Titans advance to state sectionals against @sdhsathletics.

[Mrs. Melissa Kennedy @MrsKennedy]

Ugh. This is why I’m always tired!

[Mrs. Melissa Kennedy @MrsKennedy]

@MrsLsEnglish1 research paper?

[𝘋𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯 @d_martin05]

If you are going to put a grade on student work then you don't need a comment.

Comments or grades but not both.
R. Butler showed how grades overshadow comments
#mfwhsr #edchat

[Mrs. Melissa Kennedy @MrsKennedy]

Amen.

[Dwayne Reed @TeachMrReed]

Kids want to learn. They do. I’ve found that they become disruptive to their own desire to learn when I:

Talk too much
Take too long with instructions
Give complex instructions too fast

So basically, for their sake, I need to get out of the way.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

New teachers;

It does get easier, but it doesn’t happen magically.

It happens by reflecting on what went wrong and what went right, and then working like hell to fix what went wrong.

It’s your classroom.

Own it.

[Meghan Lawson @Meghan_Lawson]

Let’s give ourselves and each other some grace.

We’re pretty much doing the best we can or know how.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

Here’s the secret to building relationships:

Actually like kids

That’s it.

No fancy handshakes, no dancing and singing like a fool every morning. That stuff is for show and kids know it.

Just like kids. It’s easy. And if you don’t, find something else to do.

[Mrs. Melissa Kennedy @MrsKennedy]

@NKirnerIWA Miss you!!!

[Dwayne Reed @TeachMrReed]

Kids don’t initially like structure. In fact, they hate it. But, they ALWAYS need it, and ultimately, they grow to love it.

[Dwayne Reed @TeachMrReed]

Dear Scholars,

Your teacher attempting to teach you, telling you, “No,” or asking you to do work, is not, “Doing too much.”

Sincerely,
Your Teacher

[Dwayne Reed @TeachMrReed]

No matter where you are in the school, what time it is, or with who’s in front of you, ALWAYS speak.

Hello! Hey! How Are You? Good Morning! And Have a Nice Evening! Go SUCH a long way towards being a positive and cohesive school culture.

[Mary Jane Daum🍀 @MaryJaneDaum]

‘The 5-foot-10 and 195-pound Love has all the tools to be an impact running back at the next level’ AND he’s a great student and human being. Congrats @Reggie22x on being named No. 6 on this list! https://t.co/5kpgEhf7DS via @STLhssports

[Mrs. Melissa Kennedy @MrsKennedy]

Had a baby. Came back to school just in time for the end of year downhill rush. Spent the summer prepping for new role as tech coordinator. Started new school year last week. It’s been a minute since I’ve had time for you Twitter, but I’m back and ready to be inspired! #LetsGo

[Meghan Lawson @Meghan_Lawson]

The purpose of school is not to sort and rank potential. The purpose is to develop potential. There is brilliance in every human being. Brilliance we need to tap into to make our communities better places. By changing our schools, we change our communities...and change the world.

[Mrs. Melissa Kennedy @MrsKennedy]

@MrsCoulom @BillThomas1066 ideas!

[Cult of Pedagogy @cultofpedagogy]

Social studies and history teachers: What apps or tech tools are particularly good for your content area? Not looking for general stuff like Google Classroom or Flipgrid, but specific to SS/History. Thanks.

[Mrs. Melissa Kennedy @MrsKennedy]

@MaryJaneDaum So good! You’ll love it!