Frances Mary Milnes-Werking

Mother, middle school teacher, poet... Working for a kinder, compassionate world for the next generation.

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

@MsFarinas @principalwsma @AVID4College So proud of my sixth grade scholars! Go Bears! Go AVID!

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

@MsDelarosa06 @AymanM It can't be legal. Our military as mercenaries for hire?

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

I love it when I catch my students debating in history. Today these four "agreed to disagree" about Hammurabi's Law Code.

#WeareScholars #BearsontheRise
#ThisiswhyIteach #historynerd

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

@MsDelarosa06 Yeah, I'm stealing this. Thanks!

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

Scholars looking for evidence in the text to support their answers!

#WeAreScholars #WeAreWSMA #BearsontheRise #TheOutsidersFTW ThisiswhyIteach

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

@DrMaryHoward There is no magic program bullet.

Get to know the strengths and challenge areas of your students and then, teach them.

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

Partner reading in English class. These kiddos are what's up!
#SixthGradeScholars #NoLimitstoTheirLearning
#WeAreWSMA #BearsontheRise

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

This year, my students will find their voices...

The danger of silence (Clint Smith | TED@NYC) https://t.co/fok4u3KHQv via @TEDTalks

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

When you take the time to build relationships with students, everything goes a little smoother. Good article, great reminders!

[edutopia @edutopia]

“In the classroom, positive relationships are the foundation for learning success. Yet as teachers, we sometimes neglect to take the time to learn about our students as people.” A teacher shares 6 strategies to build better relationships with students.
https://t.co/PYnsvcZ6Pv

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

I'm going to teach my kiddos this word!

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

Reflecting on our pillars as we end our first week...
#sixthgradescholars #WeAreWSMA #BearsontheRise

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

All right, let's do this!
#Sixthgradescholars #WeareWSMA #Imteachingmykidthisyear

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

The Way of WSMA. Staff development targeting a student centered learning community.
#WeAreWSMA #BearsontheRise
#whyweteach

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

Goal this year in my classroom: Close the relationship gap. The kids are worth it!
#WeareWSMA #BearsontheRise #SixthGradeScholars

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

@Citizensowls Finally joining the 21st century

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

Farewell, summer... I'm ready for the best teaching year, ever. Look out sixth graders, here I come!
#WeAreWSMA #BearsOnTheRise #HelpImTeachingMyOwnKidThisYear

[Frances Mary Milnes-Werking @WerkingMary]

You have to identify your mindset first ... #meta #growthmindset #weareWSMA #CRTAVID