Lauren Haber Caplan

Fallsmead ES 5th Grade Teacher• @TowsonU, @JHUeducation, and @LoyolaEducation Alum• #teachertwitter

[TQ Star @AES_TQStars]

Thank you to the Ashburton PTA for the wonderful shirts. The Ashburton Staff are ready for Day 1. #Togetherwewillreachthestars 🌟

[Monique B. Reese @MBReeseAES]

AES Staff Appreciation Day 3: Thirsty Thursday ⭐️ #tqtweet @AES_TQStars @Mrs_Caplan

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@MrsSandlerAES @AES_TQStars @msquartnerspov Woohoo! You rock! 🌟

[Melissa Sandler @MrsSandler123]

Congrats to our 5th graders on their promotion tonight! You have left your mark on Ashburton and we can’t wait to see all the great things you will do at North Bethesda and beyond! 🌟

[Monique B. Reese @MBReeseAES]

D🍩NUT WORRY, IT’S FRIDAY! #staffappreciation 🌟 #tqtweeet

[Lauren Haber Caplan @Mrs_Caplan]

@MrsAmySpencer @Team_MCES @CockeysvilleMS That’s awesome! Please say hi to the girls for me!

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@DrHasson2 It could also be indicating that they aren’t motivated to take these long, stressful tests day after day for an entire week +. Some students finish a section in ten minutes. These tests are not an accurate measure of our students’ abilities and overall knowledge.

[Lauren Haber Caplan @Mrs_Caplan]

@jaxxpeng Exactly! This is why one immediate change is to raise/remove the max entry step to attract experienced teachers from different districts or states. We don’t have enough new teachers graduating from teacher prep programs to fill the need.

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When it’s 80 degrees in February, we do our research in the courtyard! ☀️ 💻 @AES_TQStars

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@sheliapmoses FOLLOWING!

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@NDimitriades Wow! This is a perfect position for you. The board needs someone strong! Do some good. 🐾 ♥️

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@SouthwestAir I received a text at 1:45 am that our 6 am flight on Xmas morning was cancelled. I was on hold for over 2 hours trying to speak to a customer service rep. No answer. The link you provided to rebook + your website/app have an error message. Now what, @SouthwestAir ?

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@varshabajaj @PenguinClass My fifth graders would love either book! 📚 ❤️

[Monique B. Reese @MBReeseAES]

Did someone say, “Staff Snack Cart Day”! It’s nothing like surprising staff with a token of appreciation. 🛒 🌟 #tqtweet

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@NicholasFerroni Yes!

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@tcareercoach (2 of 2) This issue forces teachers who relocate or are working in toxic situations to quit teaching rather than work in a new district for less pay or less pay then they are worth. Other professions negotiate with new hires to attract the highest caliber of workers.

[Lauren Haber Caplan @Mrs_Caplan]

@tcareercoach Pay teachers what they are worth. Highly qualified, veteran, tenured teachers who transfer from one district to another (even within the same state) are often penalized with a “step cap.” I started 5 steps below my experience level when I changed districts (1 of 2).

[TQ Star @AES_TQStars]

@Mrs_Caplan used community circle time to get input on the classroom compact. She understands that hearing the voice of students is key to building a positive classroom community.🌟 #studentvoice #classroomcompact #buildingcommunity

[Melissa Sandler @MrsSandler123]

Ashburton staff members are ready for our students to come back on Monday!! Let's do this! @MBReeseAES @AES_TQStars @TQ_StarPTA #tqtweet

[Lauren Haber Caplan @Mrs_Caplan]

@TheSpaceGal @united It’s the same for teachers. We use our sick leave or go unpaid. We only get “paid” for 6 weeks (vaginal delivery) or 8 weeks (c-section) if we have enough sick time. We can take up to 12 weeks, but 6 or 4 weeks of it will be unpaid.