Javonda Barnes

MSD Missouri Option educator. ABE.TESOL. Wife. Mom. Gma. Neighbor. Friend. Lover of words that feed and comfort. The ocean makes me happy.

[Javonda Barnes @BarnesMoOpts]

Happiness is participating in a mix of creativity, competition, and ducks! Great bunch of students and teachers! https://t.co/50P4E2RLpx

[Jennifer Sikich @MsSikich]

Mrs. Barnes from @SCOPESSLCMS came over to chuck some ducks during lunch today! @BarnesMoOpts #WeAreMehlville #msdr9 #quackquack

[Javonda Barnes @BarnesMoOpts]

@UnlearningLead Insightful, challenging read. "...in a typical school the principal will attend to the needs of people born in the 1950s to the 1990s" (p. 70) (Whoa! Hats off to today's principals!)

[Javonda Barnes @BarnesMoOpts]

@RossBullington @OHS_Tigers Super! This brings back memories as our kids were OHS swimmers! I miss their chlorine-filled days! A shout-out to the best swim coach (life-encourager coach) ever--Dan Schoenfeldt!

[Javonda Barnes @BarnesMoOpts]

@cls8705 @buerklems I'm curious: do you need foreign currency donations?

[Javonda Barnes @BarnesMoOpts]

Q7 Scott McMullen @SCOPESSLCMS has done an incredible job stepping into the SCOPE program. He's compassionate while pushing students for high standards! Plus gotta love he's a wonderful family guy with 4 boys! #MSDR9chat

[Javonda Barnes @BarnesMoOpts]

@JLandherr2020 @Mehlville_HS And those students had an opportunity to address their weaknesses because a diligent principal refused to accept students failing. (Thanks, diligent, committed principal!)

[Javonda Barnes @BarnesMoOpts]

Q6 Crime and Punishment (Dostoyevsky). Currently: The Unlearning Leader @UnlearningLead and
Surprised by Hope (N.T. Wright). Next: Sold (McCormick). Recommended: A Man Called Ove (Backman) #MSDR9chat

[Javonda Barnes @BarnesMoOpts]

Q5 Give me the reluctant essay writer! I love guiding the struggling, resisting, can't-do-it student from being petrified to sort of confident! #MSDR9chat

[Javonda Barnes @BarnesMoOpts]

Q3 Students passing the HiSET-- especially those students who felt the task was impossible! They're changing the trajectory of their lives! #MSRD9chat

[Javonda Barnes @BarnesMoOpts]

Q1 In 92, I crossed paths with a 2nd grade boy and I realized he was at-risk for failing--not because of his choices. I knew I could make a difference, so I became his tutor. I was the quintessential mom volunteer for YEARS before graduating from college. #MSDR9chat

[Javonda Barnes @BarnesMoOpts]

Javonda Barnes Missouri Option @SCOPESSLCMS 11 years @MehlvilleSD graduated from @umsl after attending @SDSU #MSDR9chat

[Javonda Barnes @BarnesMoOpts]

So grateful for the help. https://t.co/avFcnEStnQ

[Jennifer Sikich @MsSikich]

Getting Ms. Barnes ready for the #MSDR9chat tonight!

[Javonda Barnes @BarnesMoOpts]

Because words do matter... https://t.co/5UFkhTn0mQ

[Dr. Eric “DK” Knost @RetiredSupt_DK]

Every day, every minute. It’s the little things, and it’s our contributions to our world. Are you a positive force or a negative force? #WordsMatter