Kirstin Self

M. Ed in Curriculum + Instruction • History Nerd • 2019 Burleson ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year • Texas A&M ‘16 & ‘22

[Dr. José Vilson, PhD @TheJoseVilson]

Something to consider:

Maybe not foisting all of society's responsibilities onto teachers is a good way to recruit and retain them.

Asking one person to ensure that children's academic and socioemotional needs are met has never been sustainable, but here we are.

[Kirstin Self @TeachYoSelf_16]

Did we make Taylor Swift inspired shirts to get our students excited for STAAR? Yes. Did they laugh at us? Also yes. #TSErasTour #BigReputation

[Kirstin Self @TeachYoSelf_16]

Honored to receive the award for Outstanding Commitment to Excellence and Innovation in Digital Learning. Thanks, @txdla!

[Monte Syrie @MonteSyrie]

No matter.

No matter what I put on their plates.

No matter my manner or service.

Some kids will not eat.

And, some things are not about me.

I had to learn to accept this.

One’s ego in such things leads to despair. So, I let go my ego.

And I head back to the kitchen.

[Dr. Chris Chappotin @Chris_Chappotin]

🎉 So excited to have @TeachYoSelf_16 in @BoydJackets ISD today working with 8th Grade Social Studies!

[Kirstin Self @TeachYoSelf_16]

Recently moved to the city where I used to teach. At a drive thru and a familiar face pops out…”Mrs. Self…you remember me!??” I said his name and he responded “no waay! I miss you! You just made my day!” YALL. This kid told me everyday how much he hated my class…clearly not😭

[Kirstin Self @TeachYoSelf_16]

@BCHSBurleson @HillCollege Yay, Gage!!!

[Dr. Mercy Korir @DrMercyKorir]

Fluency in English is not a mark of intelligence.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Teachers are more motivated when their administration supports them, values them, and encourages them.

Guess when students are more motivated.

[Kirstin Self @TeachYoSelf_16]

Need a new read? Qualities of Effective Teachers by James H. Stronge is wonderful! Thanks to my graduate course for the introduction!

[STEAM Middle School @STEAM_MS]

Best wishes to our 8th graders! #steamlearns #lastday

[Kirstin Self @TeachYoSelf_16]

You’ve goat to be kiddin’ me! Pumped to be featured on this podcast! 🐐 https://t.co/UgpqEf4ijA

[Dr. Chris Chappotin @Chris_Chappotin]

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Coming SO soon to a pair of AirPods near you!!! 👀🕺🏼🚀

[Dr. Noel V. Greenwood @GreenwoodNoel]

It feels like a STEAM Student council kind of day with @Self_Steam16. #STEAM #Studentcouncil #STEMeducation #Bestteachersaround

[Kirstin Self @TeachYoSelf_16]

@GreenwoodNoel 🤩 Awh, shucks!

[Dr. Noel V. Greenwood @GreenwoodNoel]

Rockstar. @Self_Steam16

[Kirstin Self @TeachYoSelf_16]

@ironsclassrules Hmmm. I’m torn between two and three!!

[Kirstin Self @TeachYoSelf_16]

The Donner Party Crime Scene was a fun way for students to explore what really led to the ultimate demise of those westward travelers! Also a way for @MsRumsey and I to be cheesy again. 😂 #STEAMlearns #STEAMexplores

[Kirstin Self @TeachYoSelf_16]

During days like these, it’s nice to look back on the fun we’ve had so far this year in the classroom! Students got to pack their wagons and move west! #STEAMlearns #STEAMexplores

[STEAM Middle School @STEAM_MS]

Mrs. Self was named a recipient of the Weatherford College Jack Harvey Academy of Exemplary Teachers today. Congratulations @self_steam16! #bisdstandout