Julie Reese, NBCT

Wife, mom, juggler of chaos, keeper of calendars, manager of all the things. Essentially, an all around super hero! #teamNBCT #APLit

[Julie Reese, NBCT @MrsReese_AHS]

Wrapped up Frankenstein today in AP Lit by discussing common themes and connecting ideas using a Hexagons collaboration activity. So many great conversations! @AHSHighlanders #RCSLearn

[Julie Reese, NBCT @MrsReese_AHS]

#ahshighlanders Myths students tested their comprehension of Perseus’s hero’s journey by participating in a Question Trail activity that had them up, moving, collaborating, and competing this morning! #RCSpride

[Julie Reese, NBCT @MrsReese_AHS]

It was “circle time” in AP Lit today. Students focused on diction, contrasts, and characterization in fall-themed poetry, which they shared with their classmates. We’re focused on connecting small details to big ideas! #highlanderpride #RCSlearn

[Julie Reese, NBCT @MrsReese_AHS]

Congratulations AHS Class of 2021! Today was our AP Lit Farewell Day. We watched final retrospective projects, celebrated “wins”, and digested the poem “Aristotle” by Billy Collins. This is the end; it is also the beginning. I’ll miss you! #highlanderpride #ahshighlanders

[Susan Barber @susangbarber]

If a student can turn in all work on the last day, what’s the benefit of class? Progression of lessons?

What do students gain from a class not captured in a grade?

Is there a way to reward students for these things?

I’m open to a variety of opinions - no set agenda here.

[Julie Reese, NBCT @MrsReese_AHS]

@mrsdanielsonAHS This is why I like being right next door! It makes it easy to visit and collaborate. Can you imagine the mountains we could move with dedicated collab time? 🤔

[Julie Reese, NBCT @MrsReese_AHS]

Jenga discussion of The Great Gatsby in #APLit today! Although you can’t see facial expressions well, the volume is loud, and there’s lots of laughter (amid the in-depth discussion)! This is what feeds my teacher-soul! Talking books among friends! #ahshighlanders #highlanderpride

[Julie Reese, NBCT @MrsReese_AHS]

It’s a beautiful day for poetry! Took my #APLit scholars outside to enjoy the sunshine, some #chocolove bars, and the poems hidden inside. All before they found inspiration to write a “love“ sonnet to their soon-to-be alma matter! #ahshighlanders #rcspride

[Julie Reese, NBCT @MrsReese_AHS]

@RHSFalcons @MrWrinkleRHS @rochcommschools I am so grateful for the poetry books that you’ve added to my classroom library! My AHS students are going to love them!! 📚

[Julie Reese, NBCT @MrsReese_AHS]

I love the use of the Literary 3x3 in analysis!! We just wrapped up Importance of Being Earnest and are working on drafting a Line of Reasoning. My #aplit scholars completed on-the-fly revisions for stronger word choice in finding the "big idea"! #ahshighlanders

[Julie Reese, NBCT @MrsReese_AHS]

On my way in to work, I pass this burnt out house every day but just noticed this effigy out front. Who has this kind of time? 😂 However, it gave me a good chuckle! Beware the Crowening! #SchittsCreek

[Julie Reese, NBCT @MrsReese_AHS]

Wrapping up the first week back in full population; it’s great to work with students IRL, but it’s also incredibly draining. We have 3 two-hour blocks per day. This week I only have 2 prep periods. It’s now the 5th shift of teaching modality this year (w/o training).

I’m tired.

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

*Society: Doesn't fund education, doesn't pay educators fairly, and criticizes educators often

*Also society: Quit if you want to complain

List of people willing or able to replace educators:

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Isn’t it sad that teachers (professionals) have been conditioned to feel that getting their planning time and time to actually eat without inhaling it or being on duty is a treat. We have a long way to go to treat teachers like professionals.

[Julie Reese, NBCT @MrsReese_AHS]

Meeting kids where they are! For choice reading in #aplit, I asked students to create a #bookstagram flat lay & explain their visual choices. Students posted to a class Instagram page. #AHSHighlanders #RCSpride They are beautiful and my TBR pile is growing! Kids are amazing!

[Julie Reese, NBCT @MrsReese_AHS]

How I feel after the first week and a half of hybrid teaching. #tiredteacher Thanks to our kitten, Jim Halpert, for the cuteness 😻

[Steven Singer @StevenSinger3]

EXPECTATIONS FOR TEACHERS PRE-COVID:
Solve all society’s ills.

EXPECTATIONS FOR TEACHERS DURING COVID:
Solve all society’s ills in-person & on-line

Plus you may die.

Plus everything’s your fault.

[Susan Barber @susangbarber]

Hospitals show health care workers who are exhausted and stressed and society rallies around them (as we should).

District pics of educators only feature smiling teachers because if we are shown to be overworked or stressed, society tells us to quit whining.
Why the discrepancy?

[Clint Smith @ClintSmithIII]

Six years ago I did a poetry event at a high school in Santa Monica, CA. When I was there I met a brilliant student named Amanda Gorman (front row third from the left). Six years later @TheAmandaGorman is the inaugural poet and completely blew the world away. She was incredible.

[Julie Reese, NBCT @MrsReese_AHS]

I fLoved this! #amandagorman was amazing! Can’t wait to debrief with my #aplit scholars tomorrow!