Caraline Shellabarger

Kindergarten Teacher

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

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[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

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[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@CNSterrs Having leaders that are willing to demonstrate #daringleadership with us fully shows their support. It's important they understand why we are doing what we're doing #WoCoEdChat

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@WoCoEdChat A6: It looks like school leadership being supportive that I am leading with vulnerability and being there for me when I fail/make a mistake, because that will happen! That's when constructive criticism and feedback is critical to help grow from that failure #WoCoEdChat

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@WoCoEdChat Exactly! Trust is key if you're going to have a positive and successful classroom community! #WoCoEdChat

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@MrGenovesi I'm glad you said "not just those in my inner-circle" because I feel as though that's what most of us, including myself, tend to do because that's comfortable. Stepping outside of our comfort zone can only help up continue to grow as an educator and leader #WoCoEdChat

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@ztaylor_math This was perfectly said! Our students need to know we truly care about them and their well-being no matter the circumstances. We need to remain the constant positive in their lives #WoCoEdChat

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@WoCoEdChat A4: Taking the lead for one of our school's events - I'm at a new school this year and I wanted to show how committed to this school and its students I am even though I'm still getting to know everyone #WoCoEdChat

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@TAFilippelli @WoCoEdChat Couldn't agree more! We can't grow as leaders if we never try new things - we must remain open-minded and know that we don't have all the answers #WoCoEdChat

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@WoCoEdChat A3: For me, vulnerability and courage looks like being able to admit and acknowledge that I am not perfect and therefore won't have all the answers and that is okay! Educators never stop learning #WoCoEdChat

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@aewallace8Chats @WoCoEdChat I love this!! Family definitely helps keep us sane and grounded! #WoCoEdChat

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@WoCoEdChat A2: I'm a huge family-first person. I need to make a promise to myself that it won't change whenever I take that next step into leadership. As committed I will be to my colleagues & students, I can't forget about the people always there for me #WoCoEdChat

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@JSHoward88 I absolutely agree with this! Especially in a school setting that doesn't have much diversity, we have to remain open-minded and acknowledge that others may have different views then us. #WoCoEdChat

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@WoCoEdChat A1: Number 8. Sometimes we tend to want to fix the problem so badly that we rush into finding the solution. This could possibly lead into implementing the wrong, or sometimes inappropriate, solution. We need to take the time to dig deeper into the root of the problem #WoCoEdChat

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@WoCoEdChat A0: Caraline Shellabarger, Kindergarten teacher for Dorchester County Public Schools. I'm giving myself permission to remain open-minded throughout tonight's chat! #WoCoEdChat

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@MadisonVilkas @WoCoEdChat I'm so glad you made this point! Students should feel as though they can use technology to complete any projects or assignments as well as enhance their individual creativity #WoCoEdChat

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@WoCoEdChat A6: Since I'm the only K teacher at my school, my goal is to collaborate with the 1st grade teacher on how I can better prepare them for first grade with the technology available to them & the technology apps they might use in 1st #WoCoEdChat

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@bbates_10 @WoCoEdChat I also use iPads (when available) to have students take pictures and videos, especially during our science lessons! Students are much more engaged and intrigued in what they are learning #WoCoEdChat

[Caraline Shellabarger @MsShellabarger]

@WoCoEdChat A5: We just finished our living vs. non-living organisms unit for ARC Core and I had my students take iPads (I was able to get more than 2!) outside and take photos/videos of living organisms and non-living objects and compare with their peers #WoCoEdChat