Rebecca Singley

Secondary Instructional Specialist, wife, mother and proud bibliophile! #spartanprideneverdies #eatemup

[Rebecca Singley @bookchicchat]

@TaraBull808 Nope! Not now. Maybe back in the day before she decided to forget where she came from.

[Rebecca Singley @bookchicchat]

@streetfighthood As a teacher, this was hard to watch. I firmly believe in the parent-school partnership, and my child knew if I got a call from the teacher for any other reason than to tell me what a great student she was, there would be consequences when she got home, but this was a lot.

[Northbrook High School @northbrookhigh]

📣 Congratulations to @McVaySensei & @NHS_1RaiderEngr for being recipients of the J. Landon Mini-Grant! Stay tuned to see how these grants will benefit our Raiders! @SBISD @hphyder

[Rebecca Singley @bookchicchat]

@libsoftiktok That kid’s going to jail!

[Rebecca Singley @bookchicchat]

@libsoftiktok @dps_k12 This is reprehensible, but please be accurate. Teachers aren’t doing this, THIS teacher is doing this. I would never in a million years EVER even think of asking my students something so inappropriate, nor would any of my colleagues.

[Rebecca Singley @bookchicchat]

@SLJones97 This wasn’t posted by Shari - some fool hacked her account, and this is what they chose to post. 🤔

[Northbrook Volleyball @NorthbrookVball]

We are so happy for our Freshman A team and their brand new coach, Victoria Benitez, for winning 🥉rd place in the Alief Tournament! @northbrookhigh @SBISD @sbisdathletics @Gomezican @hphyder @kphershey @RaidersBooster @Raider_SportMed

[Northbrook Volleyball @NorthbrookVball]

Northbrook Freshman A made the Spring Tournament Semifinal today. They fought hard, having to play 8 straight sets! Exhausted, but going home feeling good about our efforts.@northbrookhigh @sbisdathletics @SBISD @Gomezican @hphyder @RaidersBooster @kphershey

[HP Hyder, III, PhD @hphyder]

The @northbrookhigh Class of 2024 got here early for Senior ☀️rise! What a great way to start the day and their senior year! #DefyingTheOdds

[Northbrook Volleyball @NorthbrookVball]

Great finish for the Spring ISD Varsity Volleyball Classic Consolation Champions! @northbrookhigh @sbisdathletics @SBISD @RaidersBooster @hphyder @kphershey @Gomezican @NorthbrookPTA @Raider_SportMed @YourBranchNews

[📓Tenille Shade✏️☮️ @tenilleshade]

For any Texas teachers 👩🏻‍🏫 still on here, @teainfo quietly released the Spring 2023 STAAR test this evening.

https://t.co/NC2sdfp30m

[HP Hyder, III, PhD @hphyder]

A strong start lays the foundation for a successful year! Thank you to the @northbrookhigh Classes of 2025 & 2027 for attending orientation to learn more about what it means to be a Raider! #DefyingTheOdds @BE_DaphneW

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

What Is A Ruckus?
My secretary called and said there was a ruckus in the front hallway. I was really excited to see what was going on. I wanted to know what a ruckus was. I learned that a ruckus was a small boy I hadn’t net yet. The ruckus was ripping our bulletin board off the wall, knocking over a table and cursing.

He turned around & said, “What the F--- are you looking at?” He continued, “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” I responded with, “You seem to be upset. What do you need? How can I help?” He moved a step closer to me and said, “Are you deaf, too? I just said you’re fat, bald, and stupid.”

My response was, “I heard you just fine. Now I really can tell you are upset. What do you need? How can I help you?” He started crying while re-stating for the 3rd time (in case I missed the other two times), “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” He then said, “I hate this stupid school; I don’t know why I’m here. I don’t know where my mom is. I hate my foster family.“

He reached his arms out. I asked if he needed a hug and he nodded. I then asked if he wanted to go to my office. He nodded. I let him know that “Dr. P” is here if he needs anything. He sat at my table and put his head down.

He looked me in the eyes and said, “Dr. P, I’m very sorry for everything that I did. I just miss my mom.” I responded by telling him that I appreciate his apology and that I accept it. He then said, “I am also really sorry for calling you those mean things. I didn’t mean it.”

We brainstormed some ideas of what he could do in the future if he was having a tough day. He suggested that he could ask to get a drink, ask for help, or just put his head down. I let him know that these are great strategies. I added that he could always ask to see the counselor or me.

We then discussed how he could be on the lookout for signs that he was getting upset, frustrated, angry, or agitated. He said that he sometimes started to clinch his fists and his breathing changed. I told him that those were good signs and that the body often gives us signs that we are starting to get upset. We both agreed that it was so important to listen to our bodies.

He asked if he could get his backpack and coat. I thought that was an unusual request for 10 a.m. I asked him why he would need his backpack and coat. He replied, “Because I’m going to get suspended like I did at my last school.” I let him know that there may be another plan. He scrunched his face and looked puzzled.

I asked, “How do you think you could fix what you did this morning?” He thought about it for a minute or so and responded with, “I can pick-up what I threw and fix anything that I broke.” I let him know that this seemed like a good plan. He picked up the items that he threw and helped put the bulletin board back on the wall.

I went over the plan for the next time and we made sure he knew what to do in case he got upset, frustrated, angry or agitated again. I said, “Since we’ve agreed on the plan, let’s shake on it to make it official.” He reached out his hand and shook mine. I let him know that he could go back to class. He picked up his bookbag and his jacket and started off to his class. I called his teacher to let him know that he was on his way. His teacher was so happy to welcome him back to class. I never had another problem with him.

A teacher stopped by later that day. She couldn’t understand why he wasn’t suspended. “He called you fat, bald, and stupid.” My response was that it never was about me. I then asked the teacher if any of the comments were false. She looked at me like I was crazy. I let her know that I am fat and bald. Those were both true statements. I also argued that stupid is a relative term. She didn’t like my answer.

How do you deal with colleagues who are fixed mindset, focused on punitive methods or who believe that alternatives to suspensions equate to being soft on discipline?

From the book “Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics”
(https://t.co/IsFQnYpsnh)

[TCTELA est. 1965 @TCTELA]

We are thrilled to announce our SUPERSTAR lineup of speakers for the #TCTELA24 Conference in @roundrock from January 26–28:

⭐️@pennykittle
⭐️Erin Entrada Kelly
⭐️@learningleech
⭐️@kimrgarza
⭐️@kwamealexander
⭐️@KayWije
⭐️@debucation

The future of literacy shines bright!

[Jason Kennedy | Stop Teaching & Design Learning! @letsquitteachin]

Something to remember before the kids get here:

They are not:
SPED kids
EIP kids
RTI kids
504 kids
"Those" kids
Low kids
_____ kids.

Kids are kids.
First, love them
Then learn them.
We don't love labels.
We love learners.
Love, believe & challenge ALL kids.

No excuses.

[Help A Teacher @HelpATeacher]

For real! 💯

[Rebecca Singley @bookchicchat]

@Literacy4SBISD I just attended the Abydos Grammar week, which specifically addressed solid, research-based, differentiated instruction in each of these areas. As an NHS English teacher, I'm excited about working with my students to grow as readers, writers, and thinkers this year!

[Rebecca Singley @bookchicchat]

@Literacy4SBISD I have used Abydos strategies for decades, first as a Resource LA teacher, then a middle, and later high school teacher.Abydos is not a “shrink-wrapped” program, but rather a philosophy that advocates using research-based best practices to guide students to personal literacy.

[HP Hyder, III, PhD @hphyder]

It’s not too late to join the team that’s committed to #DefyingTheOdds! We have a few vacancies open & would ❤️ to schedule an interview! @northbrookhigh