Angela Waters

Director of Student Services 25 years in Education Wylie ISD

[Wylie ISD @WylieISD]

These Wylie ISD students had an unforgettable day at Lonesome Dove Ranch!🎣🧑‍🍳🏓

Thanks to the help of volunteers from LDR and Northplace Church, these students got to play pickleball, catch lots of fish, and become chefs while making their own custom pizzas!

#ProudtoBeWylieISD

[ABC News @ABC]

At least 153 students from two schools in South Carolina are under quarantine for 21 days due to measles exposures, state health officials announced.

Read more: https://t.co/75ZPLRBdlB

[Angela Waters @angela_mwaters]

@rwestjh Congratulations, Karey!!! So happy for you!

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

So true! 🙌

[Wylie ISD @WylieISD]

🏫 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞! 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐬? 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

Don't forget to enroll in Wylie ISD today!
Visit https://t.co/F5vrMAZq5m.

[CDC @CDCgov]

CDC’s FY 2025 President’s Budget request outlines investments that will strengthen nation's ability to prevent and respond to any health threat, from infectious diseases to overdoses while also investing in public health at local level.

Full statement: https://t.co/NmEYXyVTWL

[Wylie ISD @WylieISD]

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝, 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐈𝐒𝐃 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧. 𝟏𝟔.

[Wylie ISD @WylieISD]

To kick off 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica at Wylie East created digital posters of influential Hispanics and decorated the foreign language hall with flags of Spanish-speaking countries.
@WEHS_Raiders

[Wylie ISD @WylieISD]

𝐖𝐘𝐋𝐈𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐔𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆:
𝑹𝒖𝒏 𝒃𝒚 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔, see how this FREE math tutoring earns an A+: https://t.co/XpIZZS5hlZ

[Angela Waters @angela_mwaters]

Last week, I visited an intermediate where some of my former students now attend. During passing period, I heard my name called out and saw a groups of 5th graders running to hug me. It made my heart smile! How about you?

[Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher]

What put a smile on your face this week? 😄

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

Why “Maslow Before Bloom”?

There was a boy named JJ. He was very little when two of his siblings died in a fire. JJ survived but had severe asthma as a result of exposure to inhaling a great deal of smoke. Mom fell out of the picture and grannie raised him and his cousins. In reality, the streets raised JJ. JJ was an explorer and a “frequent flyer” to the counselor and assistant principal’s office. Some of these visits were due to disrupting the class and others were daily stops on his wandering around the building tour. There were times when he would look pre-occupied or deep in thought. When asked about it, he either could not articulate what he was thinking or said he’d rather not speak about it.

As difficult as JJ’s behaviors could be in class, there was something very likeable about JJ. He was a salesman, negotiator, and finagler. JJ had great eye contact, a big smile, and an infectious laugh.

The day before winter break, JJ was sent to the office for being extremely disrespectful to a substitute teacher. The assistant principal lectured him (probably yelled at him) and told him about how disappointed he was in JJ. The conversation went on to how many people were in JJ’s corner and how maybe JJ was just wasting their time if he wasn’t going to step up and do the right thing. JJ cried for the first time that anyone at school could remember. He promised that he would do better and that he was sorry for letting everyone down.

Word spread through the building that the Assistant Principal “stuck it” to JJ. Several staff members stopped by the Assistant Principal’s office to give him a high five and to thank him for being tough on JJ. The assistant principal went home and felt proud of himself for making JJ cry and for teaching him a lesson. He then went on to enjoy winter break with his family, knowing that things would be different and easier with JJ when they returned in January.

A few days later on Christmas day, I received a phone call from the head principal. JJ had a severe asthma attack and died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital.

I went to JJ’s funeral. Grannie told stories about JJ as a baby, toddler, and as a child. She smiled and cried as she detailed memories of his mischief and also the many kind and thoughtful acts he did for his little sister. Grannie then talked about how much he liked his school, his friends, and playing kickball. Grannie paused, surveyed the room, and looked me right in the eyes. She said that the person he loved the most and the one who cared most about him was Dr Bryan Pearlman - his assistant principal. I got up and left. I was crying uncontrollably.

I would have given anything to have five more minutes with JJ. I would have apologized for my behavior and for making him cry. I would have promised him that I would learn more and do better moving forward. I would have told him about how much I enjoyed spending time with him. I would have told him about how amazing he was!

Shame on me. I didn’t know anything about mental health or trauma. I suspended kids and really believed that they would come back with a better attitude and improved behaviors. I kept sending the same students home over and over and really expected a different outcome (this is the definition of insanity). This was particularly ineffective for students dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma.

Take some time to think about your own “JJ”. Think of one new thing you will try that may help the relationship and reduce the negative behaviors.

I think of JJ every day. I miss him so much! Christmas is always the hardest time. I remember that phone call like it was yesterday.

“Maslow Before Bloom”

Join a community of caring educators, mental health professionals and others who are committed to helping all students to succeed in school and life at the “Maslow Before Bloom” Facebook group: https://t.co/015cLKjJ1m.

[Texas Education Agency @teainfo]

Accidental fentanyl poisoning is a threat to people of all ages. The #OnePillKills campaign aims to bring awareness and educate all Texans on the dangers of fentanyl poisoning.

Get the facts on fentanyl at https://t.co/zoXSLcjUSG.

[Angela Waters @angela_mwaters]

@academy_achieve So proud of you Ethan! I can’t wait to see all the great things you accomplish in your future. 🎉🎉🎉

[Angela Waters @angela_mwaters]

@academy_achieve Way to go Lukas!! So happy for you!

[Angela Waters @angela_mwaters]

@howie_hua I thought of 40% as 40/100 which equals 2/5. So I doubled 75 and divided by 5 to get 30. Love your videos!!

[Angela Waters @angela_mwaters]

Learning from other teachers is the very best PD…great idea here!

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

"Looking to reboot classroom procedures & routines for the 2nd half of the year? AND want to transform staff meetings into staff collaboration?

We have an idea for you!" ––Leader @AllysonApsey

Find the Canva template here: https://t.co/rWuyFgLGdS

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

All kids matter. 🧡

[Help A Teacher @HelpATeacher]

So true. 🧡
📷 Teacher2Teacher