karlasmithBCIS

Passionate about teaching, RCA inspired, believes in being #thewildcard and a passionate supporter of #TCRWP #proudtobeKISD #slidecertified #TCRWP

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

So proud of this group especially two of the best kiddos ever!

[Lisa Simmons @MrsSimmonsKHS]

Celebrating our Teachers of Tomorrow tonight!So proud of these young ladies for their desire to impact the next generation through a career in education!Teacher leaders & mentor teachers thank you for the impact you have on our students everyday!#CelebrateKISD @KHSIndianNation

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

We had fun previewing our vocab and making our own flashcards with our argumentative articles!

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

@McDanielsDream Congrats!!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teachers love Admin who:
1) Jump in to help
2) Really listen
3) Present: in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria
4) Value teachers' time
5) Support/encourage them
6) Respect /value them
7) Have their back
8) Appreciate them
9) Seek input/feedback
10) See them as human 1st.

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

Me “I got to visit some students from other campuses yesterday”
My students “do you like them more than us?”
YOU GUYS
I have the best job ❤️❤️❤️

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

Working with First Year teachers fills my bucket. So grateful to @valeriekisdPLL for a wonderful day

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

My students have been:
1-engaged in book club discussions
2- Discussing how setting, cultural and historical affects plot and develops characters
3- Learning how authors use flashbacks and nonlinear plot elements
It is magical.

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

So excited to get to share this beautiful book by @MikeLupica
I feel so grateful to think of the way this story will engage my hard to reach readers❤️

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

@CarolineNCarr @DanGemeinhart I cried so much!

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

I took a road trip and listened to this book by @DanGemeinhart
-in the most beautiful way, it helped my grieving heart move a little closer to healing. There’s a lot of beauty in the world-and a lot of it is in this book. Can’t wait to share it with my students

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

“The truth as told by Mason Buttle” has got to be one of the most amazing books I’ve ever read. Can’t wait for my kids to read it! @LeslieConnor29 made magic with this ❤️

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

@kaaauthor My kids are going to love it❤️

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

Just finished the third book in my book club set and I am filled with gratitude for the people like who worked to get these magical books for our kids. @kaaauthor wrote a book that made me openly sob in the best way possible.

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

@jenniferhprice ❤️

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Reading the first book in my upcoming book club unit and I am OBSESSED. @JasonReynolds83 never disappoints. My kids will be so excited!

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

We wrapped up our writing unit and reflected on how our authors purpose affected our writing moves. So proud of the work these students did and how they presented their stories!

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

I start my classes with cheers and jeers. Today, across the board- the cheer was that it was their day to eat in the courtyard. It’s so worth doing this for my kids to give them these smiles!!

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

Last week my students analyzed how authors use their purpose to write a story and used their own authors purpose to write fictional stories. So excited to see what they do with more genres this week!

[karlasmithBCIS @bcibrave]

Loved spending the morning digging into literature @HeatherGaona1 it’s always more fun when I have sweet people to learn with ❤️