Will Beinkemper

Principal of Rapid Run Middle School

[Will Beinkemper @WBeinkemper]

Best opportunity to show kids who you are! #Relationships are the cornerstone!

[Justin Tarte @justintarte]

Shoutout to all the educators who view hallway duty, bus duty, lunch duty, and any other duty over the course of the day, as an opportunity to greet, speak with, and acknowledge students in a non-academic space.

There's so much opportunity during these moments. #edchat

[Will Beinkemper @WBeinkemper]

@The_Jow @Allegiant @LASairport Manually boarding at CVG

[Ben Cichy @bencichy]

Got a 2.4 GPA my first semester in college. Thought maybe I wasn’t cut out for engineering. Today I’ve landed two spacecraft on Mars, and am now designing one for the Moon.

STEM is hard for everyone. Grades ultimately aren’t what matter. Curiosity and perseverance matter.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

As a principal, I’m supposed to be an “instructional leader.” But I told our teachers this week, that I don’t know how to do that in the middle of a pandemic.

Right now is not the best time to talk about programs, plans, data points, and “best practices.” It is time to support.

[Evan Robb @ERobbPrincipal]

Allowing a student to retake an assessment communicates you believe in them and their ability to do better.

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

Not sure why the need to announce canceling school now for the whole year. Even if that’s plan. 2 weeks at a time. Give kids & parents some hope. Most educators I know would take one day in June if it meant seeing their kids one last time. #thatonekid

[Joe Clark @DrJoeClark]

Remember when they said we need state tests & report cards because otherwise teachers & principals would slack off?

Well, testing & state report cards are canceled and all I see are teachers & principals working harder than ever before.

Let’s trust our professionals.

[miss mac @des_mcl]

I’m so frustrated with “we need to make sure they’re prepared for the next grade” as a justification for full days of online work for these babies. No. THE NEXT GRADE WILL HAVE TO CHANGE.

[Rick Wormeli @rickwormeli2]

For those interested, I'm doing a free webinar on April 2nd (3:30 pm EST) via @AMLE on assessment & grading amidst COVID-19-induced, remote learning challenges, w/addtl ideas on how to minimize concerns abt sts' work truly being their own. Sign up here: https://t.co/JDDB8VObXD

[Alice Keeler @alicekeeler]

Students don’t learn more because we upload documents. Look to solid pedagogy of what is good for learning.

Cooperative tasks, actionable feedback, class discussion, relationships with the teacher

[Will Beinkemper @WBeinkemper]

In @OHLSD T's share their weekly assignment emails with their principal. I'm proud of what I've already seen! Innovation, compassion, excitement and resilience. Proud to be in this profession. #RemoteLearning

[Will Beinkemper @WBeinkemper]

Yes!!! Said SO well.

[Aaron Roberts @RobertsLearns]

Let me tell you, every teacher is working their personal best right now. Whether it’s “little” like learning a new tool or “big” like driving around neighborhoods, every teacher I know is growing for the sake of all of our kids. Give them some love.

[Will Beinkemper @WBeinkemper]

Lunch break with Grace. Working from home has some perks.

[Will Beinkemper @WBeinkemper]

Accountability / measure is good. But only when it’s valid. Thank you @GovMikeDeWine

[Governor Mike DeWine @GovMikeDeWine]

School mandated testing: I’ve in contact with legislative leaders and will be asking the General Assembly to pass legislation to forgo state testing for the 2019-2020 school year.

[Will Beinkemper @WBeinkemper]

1yo sent the TV remote swimming in the toilet this morning. @BestBuy innovating during the #coronavirus pandemic.

[Will Beinkemper @WBeinkemper]

Our walk this morning was even more friendly than normal. Can't wait to get back to OHHS and see how much more we appreciate each other more! #BetterTogether

[Alice Keeler @alicekeeler]

Teacher on Facebook "I’m deliberately only sending my students small tasks that they are already used to doing from the classroom. I just want them to still feel connected and not overwhelmed. "

[Alice Keeler @alicekeeler]

Real-time feedback does not disappear with technology in the classroom. Technology only enhances it. Personalize your students feedback for a more meaningful experience. #gafe4littles https://t.co/Yj7lNuVNmO

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Administrators don’t usually get to have the same “light bulb moments” that teachers have with kids in their class. Their rewarding moments are when they can support a teacher… when we can do something to lighten their load and make their tough job a little easier.