Elizabeth Rose

NIET Senior Specialist, Former Principal, Teacher, Lifelong Learner, Professional Storyteller, Certified Yoga Instructor

[Elizabeth Rose @Stories2Tell2U]

@TNedu @BelmontUniv Great experience!

[Melissa & Lori Love Literacy Podcast @literacypodcast]

Nope ❎ High quality materials and instruction in social studies and science includes opportunities to use and practice literacy skills. High quality ELA materials include opportunities to learn ELA skills WHILE learning about disciplines. ✔️It's reciprocal, not replaceable.

[Josh Barnett @NIETjbarnett]

Thank you, principals! You lead with courage, compassion, and a commitment to excellence. During National Principals Month, let's celebrate their remarkable impact on education. #Education #EdChat

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

October is National Principals Month! Let's applaud the incredible leaders shaping the future of our schools. Thank you, principals, for your dedication and vision! #Education #EdChat

[Courtney Armistead @ArmisteadNIET]

“This is hard work,” @Stories2Tell2U validates as she coaches leaders, then brings the conversation back to several key points: Examples of student engagement, determining the 1 next best step, lesson purpose, connections, & opportunity, & IPG Core Actions @NIETteach #Excellence

[MichelleWolfenbarger @m_wolfenbarger]

Our @NIETteach South Central LIN district and school leaders identify common language across feedback tools. When leaders align feedback, the vision/messaging is more clear for teachers. When teachers grow professionally, students benefit! Proud of these leaders! #purposedriven

[Josh Barnett @NIETjbarnett]

With two daughters entering the teaching profession, supporting new educators is on my mind. In today’s blog, I discuss how we can set new - and all - teachers up for success. Take a look: https://t.co/s36gxFtBO0 #Education #edChat

[MichelleWolfenbarger @m_wolfenbarger]

Our @NIETteach LIN team is excited to share with leaders across TN today at the TDOE Literacy Implementation Network’s annual convening. We are challenging leaders to consider student level data that affirms district level strategies with HQIM Implementation.

[MichelleWolfenbarger @m_wolfenbarger]

Learning from and with each other at the @NIETteach All Staff Retreat 2023. #ilovemyjob

[𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕔𝕪 𝕂𝕟𝕠𝕠𝕡 @stacyknoop]

Watch out, world. @NIETteach is together building our skills to continue supporting excellence in education. #IronSharpensIron

[Amy Y. Gayle @amyygayle]

.@NIETteach So excited to hear from this panel as we discuss “Our Why?!”

[MichelleWolfenbarger @m_wolfenbarger]

Love learning, growing & laughing together! @NIETteach All Staff Retreat 2023

[MichelleWolfenbarger @m_wolfenbarger]

District ELA Coaches in Franklin County analyze the unit prep protocol, asking themselves, “Where will our new teachers need the most support? How and when can we develop their thinking?” Their passion for support is clear! @NIETteach

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

What Is A Ruckus?
My secretary called and said there was a ruckus in the front hallway. I was really excited to see what was going on. I wanted to know what a ruckus was. I learned that a ruckus was a small boy I hadn’t net yet. The ruckus was ripping our bulletin board off the wall, knocking over a table and cursing.

He turned around & said, “What the F--- are you looking at?” He continued, “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” I responded with, “You seem to be upset. What do you need? How can I help?” He moved a step closer to me and said, “Are you deaf, too? I just said you’re fat, bald, and stupid.”

My response was, “I heard you just fine. Now I really can tell you are upset. What do you need? How can I help you?” He started crying while re-stating for the 3rd time (in case I missed the other two times), “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” He then said, “I hate this stupid school; I don’t know why I’m here. I don’t know where my mom is. I hate my foster family.“

He reached his arms out. I asked if he needed a hug and he nodded. I then asked if he wanted to go to my office. He nodded. I let him know that “Dr. P” is here if he needs anything. He sat at my table and put his head down.

He looked me in the eyes and said, “Dr. P, I’m very sorry for everything that I did. I just miss my mom.” I responded by telling him that I appreciate his apology and that I accept it. He then said, “I am also really sorry for calling you those mean things. I didn’t mean it.”

We brainstormed some ideas of what he could do in the future if he was having a tough day. He suggested that he could ask to get a drink, ask for help, or just put his head down. I let him know that these are great strategies. I added that he could always ask to see the counselor or me.

We then discussed how he could be on the lookout for signs that he was getting upset, frustrated, angry, or agitated. He said that he sometimes started to clinch his fists and his breathing changed. I told him that those were good signs and that the body often gives us signs that we are starting to get upset. We both agreed that it was so important to listen to our bodies.

He asked if he could get his backpack and coat. I thought that was an unusual request for 10 a.m. I asked him why he would need his backpack and coat. He replied, “Because I’m going to get suspended like I did at my last school.” I let him know that there may be another plan. He scrunched his face and looked puzzled.

I asked, “How do you think you could fix what you did this morning?” He thought about it for a minute or so and responded with, “I can pick-up what I threw and fix anything that I broke.” I let him know that this seemed like a good plan. He picked up the items that he threw and helped put the bulletin board back on the wall.

I went over the plan for the next time and we made sure he knew what to do in case he got upset, frustrated, angry or agitated again. I said, “Since we’ve agreed on the plan, let’s shake on it to make it official.” He reached out his hand and shook mine. I let him know that he could go back to class. He picked up his bookbag and his jacket and started off to his class. I called his teacher to let him know that he was on his way. His teacher was so happy to welcome him back to class. I never had another problem with him.

A teacher stopped by later that day. She couldn’t understand why he wasn’t suspended. “He called you fat, bald, and stupid.” My response was that it never was about me. I then asked the teacher if any of the comments were false. She looked at me like I was crazy. I let her know that I am fat and bald. Those were both true statements. I also argued that stupid is a relative term. She didn’t like my answer.

How do you deal with colleagues who are fixed mindset, focused on punitive methods or who believe that alternatives to suspensions equate to being soft on discipline?

From the book “Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics”
(https://t.co/IsFQnYpsnh)

[MichelleWolfenbarger @m_wolfenbarger]

Not only do I get to spend the day supporting the @NIETteach LIN team and fabulous teachers in Lawrence County, but @Stories2Tell2U and I also get to see @KWintersNIET! What’s better than time with friends? Fantastic day, all around!

[MichelleWolfenbarger @m_wolfenbarger]

Continuing our work with districts across TN, determining which leader actions will generate greatest student impact. The @NIETteach LIN team is #purposedriven in SY23-24!

[MichelleWolfenbarger @m_wolfenbarger]

Road-trippin’ with these beautiful ladies this week! The @NIETteach LIN team is hard at work, supporting partners and aligning practices. Can’t wait to see the student impact from this important work in SY23-24. #purposedriven

[Josh Barnett @NIETjbarnett]

Mark your calendars!🗓️ NIET’s National Conference is Feb. 29th - March 1st, 2024 in Dallas, Texas!

[MichelleWolfenbarger @m_wolfenbarger]

#NSI2023 starts TODAY! To all our partners and team members who are learning together in NOLA, elevate our profession and make this one 🔥!

[Elizabeth Rose @Stories2Tell2U]

@CelinaBenere Congratulations Celina! I will miss seeing you!