anabellem

Head of School, passionate abt people, cultures, languages, travel, & the arts. Forever dedicated to giving all learners a voice. Tweets my own.

[Commonwealth Academy @CACougars]

Congratulations to C/A's Class of 2021! Onward and upward! #Classof2021 #wewillmissyou

[Commonwealth Academy @CACougars]

At C/A we believe in the power of strong partnerships with families. #Classof2021

[Commonwealth Academy @CACougars]

C/A has earned the #NoPlaceforHate designation for the 2nd consecutive year. At C/A we believe that everyone deserves to feel valued, safe, and respected. Our thanks to @ADL_WashDC for its help in supporting a school climate where all students can thrive.

[anabellem @anabellem]

@CACougars

[anabellem @anabellem]

ADHD is often seen as a weakness. However as Dr. Diaz puts it, “The ADHD brain is a superpower brain”. Focusing on our kids’ gifts while giving them strategies & accommodations to thrive is paramount. @CACougars @ADHDFoundation @CHADD_ADHD https://t.co/Jx84X6p7aJ

[anabellem @anabellem]

Amanda Gorman: poet laureate, inspiration.
Her story is why I love our school’s mission and our students so much. They are gifted and kind, and will be the inspiring leaders of tomorrow.

https://t.co/qEBK1ShKO9

[anabellem @anabellem]

Welcome back to all @CACougars today and Happy New Year! Here’s to a great second semester together.

[anabellem @anabellem]

🎶🎤🏆 - Happy Monday! https://t.co/ReUlh8vN7j

[anabellem @anabellem]

We will never forget.

[Commonwealth Academy @CACougars]

C/A students and faculty honor those who have served in our Armed Forces. Thank you and your families for your sacrifices! #VeteransDay #veterans

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

Teens, by their nature, compare themselves to one another. And now they spend more time than ever measuring themselves against their peers' online posts. Tune in to Episode #11 of the @asklisapodcast to learn more about what we're hearing, and what parents can do.

[anabellem @anabellem]

I’ve always loved the Halloween spirit. The team decided to sprinkle it throughout the week this year. We’re all in need of a little celebration!

[Commonwealth Academy @CACougars]

MS students are in the building and (many) in costume! (Safety protocols still apply!) #HappyHalloween

[anabellem @anabellem]

Today was truly special. Having our students back on campus brought life to the school in such wonderful ways. A beautiful October day with phenomenal students and outstanding faculty and staff. Couldn’t wish for anything more.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

I'd love to live in a world where people spend as much time developing their character as they do developing their careers.

What if our moral codes were as clear as our ambitions?

Goals without values are empty. Here's to leading an honorable life, not just a successful one.

[Phyllis Fagell, LCPC @Pfagell]

"Our children's pain often hurts more than our own, & the pandemic ushered in a panoply of circumstances about which we might feel sad, not just for us, but for them." How to make sure your vicarious grief doesn’t make things worse ⁦@onparenting⁩ https://t.co/KDGrrHwWDU

[C/A Spanish @CASpanish1]

Spanish 3 students created this word cloud after listening to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's The Danger of a Single Story. Check back tomorrow to find out which quote from the Ted Talk they want to share with the Twitterverse.

[anabellem @anabellem]

In an inspiring conversation today, a young woman shared what it can feel like to be on the autism spectrum, in a compelling way: “It’s like living in a glass box. Noone can get in; you can’t get out; it can be lonely.”
Noone should feel lonely. Care, learn, try to open the box.

[anabellem @anabellem]

Gone too soon. A talented man and an inspiring example of courage and resilience.

[anabellem @anabellem]

@AmyLittlefield6 @CACougars These are great! Thanks for getting everyone started so well!

[anabellem @anabellem]

Thanks, @Mr_HerringSTEM for your hard work to get us all excited about science this year!

[anabellem @anabellem]

Great way to get the year started!

[Commonwealth Academy @CACougars]

As a welcome back activity, C/A seniors participated in live online escape rooms with Breakout Games. Class of 2021 showed great teamwork and had lots of laughs!! One group made it out with 4 minutes to spare. #classof2021 #empowerthechild #CAgoesvirtual #virtualescape