bwiems80

Educator - Teacher - Principal - Elementary/Junior High OleMiss/STLCards/Green Bay Fan Mother of 3 sweethearts

[Scott Battas, CMAA @coachb83]

I fully understand club sports and the purpose behind them. My own kids play and will continue to play in these types of programs. My issues is this: Please stop making kids feel guilty for trying to be a valued member of their high school programs in a different sport! What I am sick of, is clubs expect high school teams to always work around their big events, but if the club is asked to work around the HS program, the kids are threatened with no longer being on that team, or even better, told they can’t be on a certain team next year if they miss a particular tournament. There is value in club sports, especially as far as individual skills and competition level. There are also lessons in HS sports that cannot be taught in club, like playing in front of 2,000 fans in an emotional environment, with your towns name across your chest. There is value in learning how to perform in those types of situations and the pressure that comes with it! Student sections rushing the floor after huge wins are memories kids deserve to share as well! Just tired of the guilt trips and ultimatums that are forced on these kids as their careers continue. We are all in the kid business and must make them a priority physically and mentally. We must continue to find ways to work together in this arena , while promoting the idea that kids can play multiple sports if they choose to, and be encouraged by both sides to do so!

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

@Dan_Cox Well said.

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

@drorzel Eek I still have my trapped in the quarantine box - the kids keep asking why aren’t they coming out? Because we have COVID and you can’t ruin it for all the other kids... I don’t know out of answers also!!

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

When you go for a beautiful Xmas Card photo shoot and the baby is cold and just woke up the best pics are afterwards in the car...2020 you know...#xmas2020

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

I’m grateful for a supportive boss during a pandemic! This is so hard, but to enjoy a meal and a couple drinks leading into the holiday break- perfection! #imgrateful20

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

13 years! Being married to an admin is no easy job, and for nearly our entire marriage he has put up with late hours, board mtgs, and stress. Someone said to me in my office one day how are you going to do this and have babies at home-with John was my response! #iamgrateful20

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

During a pandemic these ladies are truly resilient and stronger than ever. Make sure you show your office and nurse how much you appreciate them #iamgrateful20 #iasasuperwomen

[Sara Boucek @sboucek]

This is going to be super fun! Please consider joining me and the team! Can’t wait - see you on the 3rd!

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

Working hard to be an example for other future female leaders - don’t ever give up, you are stronger and more capable than you will ever dream - surround yourself with good people and take it all in!!! #iasasuperwomen

[Dr. Courtney Orzel @drorzel]

A7: Great leaders leading!

@teresa_lance @Mschroeder6 @AbirOthman @mkstover @jwoodland21 @jfredericks10 @MrsCadard @MrsWaszak @mariana_nicasio @Fairmount58 @KwasnyKate @bwiems80 @Fairmount58 @MelSawischDG58 @carin_novak @drgoffney @ShawneeSup @JanaMrszipfel #IASASuperWomen

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

So so so true!!!

[Dwayne Reed @TeachMrReed]

I can message and call and email and Class Dojo you til I’m blue in the face. I can pull your scholar during asynch to reteach, and give them additional time during synch to do their work.

But I’m not Jesus. I can’t make a miracle out of nothing.

Parents, we need your help.

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

During a pandemic it’s the little things!! As we are preparing to close for two days to address staffing shortages - this comes up from the lunch pickup line folded like a secret note you don’t want the teacher to see!!! #littlethings #principal #lovemywarriors

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

Looking forward to continue learning with great female leaders in Illinois! @drorzel @ilprincipals

[IASA @IllinoisASA]

We are proud to partner with @ilprincipals on a new, five-part series designed to support female educators considering the superintendency.

These sessions are free and held in an informal lunch setting.

Don't miss it! Series kicks off Dec. 1.
https://t.co/FhMx71Kkn8

[Dr. Beth Horner @hbeth1]

Stay strong administrators. Tough job but very rewarding when you are left to lead!

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

@ilprincipals #PrincipalStrong - Signal Hill welcomed back students today!! It’s been 221 days!!

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

@LoriFHopkins @HillaryStanifer I love this Hillary - so deserving!!!

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

@TeachMrReed @TeachMrReed I hate every bit of what is happening and now we moving to both types learning :(

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

@sboucek @krihabouceklaw @EdLawSteph1 @sboucek Signal Hill is in!!! Jenn and I will see you in the morning :)

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

@MartySmithESPN Super excited bring on some SEC football

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

@drorzel @IllinoisASA @superjillgriff @hbeth1 Amazing experience

[bwiems80 @bwiems80]

#iasasuperwomen what a great morning! Loved the great convo!! @drorzel @superjillgriff @hbeth1 @westerholdjl