Katie Kinnaman

Montclaire Elementary School Principal, M. Ed. student, lifelong learner, lover of change, advocate for ALL kids

[Katie Kinnaman @MrsKinnaman]

K/1 students playing a doubles fact game!

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We love our parent volunteers at Montclaire! Not only does Robin keep our students safe as they arrive each morning, she also reminds our community about the importance of our one-time donation drive. MPTO keeps our students engaged in TOSA lessons, STEM, art, music and more!

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I got to visit a bat cave today in Mrs. Westgate’s second grade class! Learning and sharing bat facts.

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Sometimes you have to do some other things for awhile to remind yourself of what you love doing. I enjoyed my four years away, including a foray back in the corporate world and my time back in the classroom, but very excited to join a new school community!

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@haileychac Give them a virtual - and socially distanced! - hug from me!!

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Chris Wallace is every elementary teacher when the students come in from recess. “I hate to raise my voice.” 😂😂😂

[Simon Sinek @simonsinek]

Bad leaders care about who’s right.

Good leaders care about what’s right.

[Katie Kinnaman @MrsKinnaman]

@ArellanoTeach Congratulations 🎊 hope you are loving your new role.

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@am_gallagher @lausdOGR I’m so sorry this was your experience! Sad, but I can definitely imagine how this played out …

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

Disagreeing with someone doesn’t mean you’re being “negative”.

[Katie Kinnaman @MrsKinnaman]

@ArellanoTeach Congratulations on the new role! Your passion for kids shines thru and that’s the biggest key to success. Oh, and never forgetting what it’s like to be in the classroom. 👍🏻 Good luck!

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@ChristinaNosek Yes! I am seeing a lot of people put time into virtual classroom mock ups and bitmojis and wonder if it might be better spent figuring out how to meaningfully meet with small groups daily.

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@ChristinaNosek @Seesaw Why “have to use” still exists in education boggles my mind. “Have to be able to demonstrate” - that I can get behind. Brings back memories of second graders “have to do a dinosaur report.” We know how I felt about that!!! 😂

[Katie Kinnaman @MrsKinnaman]

@ChristinaNosek @seesaw - they can show their work and voice record while they are doing it. My second grades could do do it!!

[Katie Kinnaman @MrsKinnaman]

@wokeSTEMteacher I think you are asking the wrong question. Like students, adults develop skills at different times and rates.Let’s talk about the key skills + mindsets leaders need, then acknowledge that some develop those in roles and experiences that have nothing to do with years teaching.

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I started using voice comments for feedback on @SeeSaw today and I’m now obsessed! Why didn’t I start this earlier???

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Up to three walks a day to get my steps in #IrvingISDRollCall @SchulzePanthers

[Katie Kinnaman @MrsKinnaman]

@ChristinaNosek I make a video every day. I do not edit. I’ve had wrong links. Broken links. Awkward pauses. You name it. It’s all in there. And every day I tell them do what you can and we are ALL learning.

[Katie Kinnaman @MrsKinnaman]

Yes. Yes. And yes!

[Joe Clark @DrJoeClark]

Remember when they said we need state tests & report cards because otherwise teachers & principals would slack off?

Well, testing & state report cards are canceled and all I see are teachers & principals working harder than ever before.

Let’s trust our professionals.

[Katie Kinnaman @MrsKinnaman]

Have you seen this amazing resource from @CommonSenseEd - for teachers and parents! https://t.co/dJrFXIfzSI