Matthew Bower

U.S. 🇺🇸 History Teacher 👨‍🏫 at Frost Middle School 🦅 in Fairfax County. Proud JMU 🐾 grad!

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

A1 I’d like my students to be able to view events from multiple perspectives, make an argument supported with evidence, and identify bias in sources #NoVAedchat

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

Hi guys, I’m a U.S. History middle school teacher over at Frost MS, looking to learn a little about visible thinking routines this evening! #NoVAedchat

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

@jordyn_pistilli @MrBevenour @NoVAEdChat There’s not an easy answer to this...for me, finding a way to compartmentalize my work life from my personal life is key. Everyone has a different way of disconnecting or “turning it off”, but building that time into your lifestyle is essential for survival.

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

A3 Always strive to act, and not react, to challenging moments in your classroom. The same logic applies when you don’t see eye to eye with a colleague!

[NoVAedchat @NoVAEdChat]

Q3 Let’s grow and share together!
Veteran Ts: share a piece of advice you’d give to a novice or preservice teacher. Novice/preservice Ts: share a concern or question you have for a veteran teacher.
#NoVAedchat @jordyn_pistilli

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

A1 I had an EDUC professor at JMU, the late Dr. Herr, who taught me that relationships are everything. He preached the Diamond Rule: Treat others the way you would want them to treat someone you love. That idea forever shaped my classroom management philosophy! #NoVAedchat

[Margaret Sisler @TechyMargaret]

Q1 What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given by a mentor/professor related to your role as an educator? #NoVAedchat @jordyn_pistilli

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

I’m so proud of how hard all of our @FrostMSVA students and teachers worked this week. Operation Good Vibez Only and Team Maximum Flexibility combined for an incredible start to the school year! #ONEfrost #FrostFlexible

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

Nothing but GOOD VIBES in my classroom as we start the first day of school @FrostMSVA . Loving the new shirts this year, thanks @FrostsPrincipal !

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

It felt so good to connect with many of my students @FrostMSVA’s virtual orientation today! Can’t wait for the real deal next week! #oneFrost

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

Less is always more during distance learning! Reducing the amount of information given in each live class allows students more time to work with one another to build those real world skills and find meaningful connections with your content.

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

Found some great tips on how to put your best foot forward for your livestreams from @JeredBorup's Online Teaching Mixtape site. What a great resource for FCPS educators!

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

@FrostsPrincipal Trying my hardest, still might not look great, but we still get to hug at the end because we’re doing the best we can!

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

First @FrostMSVA meeting of the year got me feeling like Ultimate Warrior here...can’t contain my excitement and ready to #engage with students and staff!

[Anthony Harris @FrostsPrincipal]

Welcome Rising 7th and new 8th grade students to FMS! Check out our virtual Lift Off to learn what you need to know to get started at Frost for an awesome year! Log in to your Google student account to go to the interactive presentation!! #ONEFrost https://t.co/TxgSLgq80W

[Lindsey Fisher (she/her) @DrFishTeaches]

It seems impossible to forget the pandemic. But as you begin the school year, don’t forget what we learned in spring. Take care of yourself. Step away from the screen. And remember that everyone needs more space to grieve and process this “new normal,” even 5 months in. (6/6)

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

@Flipgrid Guess Who was a huge hit with @FrostMSVA’s new teachers at our orientation today. We had so much fun playing with @FrostsPrincipal and the rest of the admin team. Absolutely love planning these activities with my Co Lead Mentor @cquincyteach!

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

After working with my #GBSI Year 1 Secondary SS Cohort this week, their zest and enthusiasm for building relationships and making ALL students feel like they matter is incredibly inspiring. Get ready FCPS students, we’ve got an amazing crop of new teachers coming your way!

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

My favorite topic from #GBSI2020 so far: Spheres of Control! Being able to reflect on what is outside of your control, what you can influence, and what you can directly control is such a key survival tool while teaching in a pandemic!

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

I had a great first day with my Secondary SS Year One Great Beginnings cohort! So lucky to have such a positive, energetic group of teachers that are new to the profession. These teachers are going places in FCPS! #GBSI2020

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

I want to give a huge shoutout to my team teacher, Mr. Murphy, who ran our end of year Kahoot in a proper game show host outfit. He even had music and flashing lights to go with it! Just one of the many dedicated educators that I am privileged to work with @FrostMSVA! #ONEFrost

[Matthew Bower @bowerteach]

I want to complement my @FrostMSVA History 7 students on a job well done! They’ve now created over 500 @Flipgrid videos to keep us connected to each other during distance learning learning. Nice work, guys! #ONEFrost #FrostFlexibile