Whitney Hager

Wife to an awesome guy-Mom to a beautiful princess- 5th grade teacher

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

Give parents links to resources they can view at home to help their child. Invite parents to google classroom to see what assignments we are working on. #ecsdfl https://t.co/lu53XWvTuV

[Jeremy Gibson @JeremyG724]

With today's standards, parents often feel helpless when trying to help their child at home. What is something you do to help empower parents with resources?
#ecsdfl

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

@Beulah_ES_Willi Love this so much!

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

A3: I gave my students more freedom in group work to see how they could establish a productive learning environment with little of my involvement. I really want to give my students the chance to lead class more next year. #littlechanges #ecsdfl https://t.co/Ep0dM7DWpr

[Krystal Gibson @bes_kgibson]

Q3: What is 1 thing you did to build a student-centered learning environment this year? How do you plan to further this goal next year?
#ECSDFL

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

@K8Speed Lol🤣

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

A2: Excellent communication and provider of support whether academic/behavior help. Truly great admin who truly have your back! One way they could provide further: Pop in for a surprise visit to keep me on my toes to help me better myself #ecsdfl https://t.co/EbBTWunPg4

[Jeremy Gibson @JeremyG724]

What is one thing your administration did well to support your role in the classroom & what is one way they could provide further support in the coming year?
#ecsdfl

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

A1: Keep an open discussion classroom. Use their feedback they give so they feel important and gain that confidence to take into next school year. #ecsdfl https://t.co/d2xwbAx25N

[Krystal Gibson @bes_kgibson]

Q1
As you close the year with your Ss, what can you do to ensure that they can communicate their needs to next year's teacher? #ECSDFL

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

Favorite part: More interactive learning and fun events!

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

Whitney Hager 5th grade teacher at Beulah Elementary #ecsdfl https://t.co/L2nXKWCGyZ

[Jeremy Gibson @JeremyG724]

Good evening everyone! Gary Smalley has a quote I really like, "Life is relationships, the rest is just details." With that in mind, what better way to get started than with everyone introducing themselves!

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

A5: Positives: Students have been able to view videos of the new school in our area being built and the process behind it. They are also able to keep up with upcoming events at the MS. #5thchat https://t.co/PRyUeyCWeR

[Jenny Velasquez @jvelNOLA]

Q5: How has increased social media use (and EARLIER social media use) affected - positively or negatively - Ss transition into Middle School? #5thchat

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

#cantwait#ecsdfl https://t.co/5EbXJAiSOR

[Jeremy Gibson @JeremyG724]

45 more minutes until we get the #ecsdfl chat rocking tonight! Be there or be square!

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

A2: Incorporating more rigor based learning. Incorporating more responsibility on the students with data notebooks to track academic progress. #5thchat

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

Take a deep breath. Get your child involved in their new school. Keep close contact with school. Be there for your child if/when they fall/get discouraged. #5thchat https://t.co/3ZYSZeCAhC

[Jenny Velasquez @jvelNOLA]

Q4: What words of advice or suggestions do you/your school give to new Middle School parents at the beginning of the year? #5thchat

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

@jvelNOLA They each have an interactive data nb on google classroom. They track AR points, District Testing scores (star), other various items:) This definitely gets them prepared for taking responsibility for their own learning once in MS.

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

A3: To let go and let their child take responsibility for their own learning. However, some parents let go too much, so there needs to be a middle point:) #5thchat https://t.co/ZcdLrBjm2F

[Jenny Velasquez @jvelNOLA]

Q3: What is the biggest challenge PARENTS face when their children are transitioning into Middle School? #5thchat

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

@bes_ssmith Yes! They have to step up their responsibility game!

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

@Beulah_ES_Willi Yes!! This is my 2nd pick!

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

A1: Being a middle school teacher myself for 7 years and now teaching 5th grade, this is up my alley! I have students that are struggling now with academics and I know it will only get worse if they don’t put in the effort from the get go. #5thchat https://t.co/Ndk3hRLjSc

[Jenny Velasquez @jvelNOLA]

Q1: What is the biggest challenge for STUDENTS transitioning into Middle School? #5thchat

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

Whitney Hager 5th grade teacher at Beulah Elementary https://t.co/1EMjuQd35o

[Jenny Velasquez @jvelNOLA]

Good evening, #5thchat! Honored to be asked by @PaulSolarz to moderate tonight's discussion on "Transitioning to Middle School." I'm a MS Head in my 5th year of leadership at St. Martin's Episcopal School, just outside of New Orleans! Please introduce yourself.

[Whitney Hager @bes_whager]

@MattRay30 @Beulah_ES @TatMaylor @msilvers71 @bes_Edskeebo36 @bes_kgibson @bes_csalak @vincze_madison @K8Speed @bes_ngoodwin I am pumped for the tournament in May! We will get with you and maybe you can come out and kick a few with our classes at recess:)

[Jennifer Casa-Todd @JCasaTodd]

There is no room for negativity for education! YES! @annkozma723 #cue18