Caryn Self

Believer, mother, wife, teacher. 8th Grade ELAR at Chapel Hill Middle School.

[Caryn Self @caryn_self]

First day of school ✔️

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School should be a joyous place! Get the kids excited! @gcouros #region7esc

[Caryn Self @caryn_self]

@Bored_Teachers I called about some extreme behavior issues. Mom said “she’s your problem until 4 o’clock” and hung up on me.

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

Adults in schools...
Taking ownership is not about accepting blame.

Owning something is about claiming the power to do something about it.

Owning something allows us to accept the reality & affirm our ability to change it.

Own it.
Change it.
For the better.

[Caryn Self @caryn_self]

I couldn’t imagine doing this job anywhere else!

[Chapel Hill Curriculum and Instruction @CHISDCurriculum]

Extremely proud of our educators that earned Teacher Incentive Allotment designations. Our 8 Designated teachers have earned nearly half a million dollars paid out over the next 5 years! They are worth every penny and many more!!

#TogetherWeWill

[Caryn Self @caryn_self]

@WeAreTeachers I got a thank you note this week. I’m sure it only took a few minutes to write and stick in my box but it was exactly the encouragement that I was needing.

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@kincade_dj @BlinnWbb @treebrooks_10 @coach_triley12 @LadyDogsBasket1 I went to Blinn and loved my time there! Congratulations!

[Caryn Self @caryn_self]

Headbands in the dark to work on our inferencing skills!

[Caryn Self @caryn_self]

When you lose power, you figure out a way to keep Space Camp engaging! We did a read aloud about the Milky Way and created our own galaxies using chalk.

[Caryn Self @caryn_self]

Because engagement after the STAAR test is hard! Granny wig and a fun inferencing activity keeps the kids in! @chmsbulldogs1 @CHISDCurriculum

[Caryn Self @caryn_self]

Today I got to tell a student that she passed out most recent unit test. This student has never passed a reading test. This was such a huge confidence boost for her and exactly why I continue to show up for my kids every single day.

[Caryn Self @caryn_self]

These 2 groups when way above what was required! So proud on them! @chmsbulldogs1

[Caryn Self @caryn_self]

I have taught The Trial of SpongeBob for 3 years, 6 classes each year. My kids are still picking out pieces of evidence that I never even considered! I love the engagement! @chmsbulldogs1

[Caryn Self @caryn_self]

@Christen2121 @chmsbulldogs1 I’m out tomorrow for UIL but the kids should still be working on it! The kids will be presenting their claims and evidence on Friday.

[Caryn Self @caryn_self]

We started the trial of SpongeBob today and my kids are so engaged! I even had other teachers tell me that my kids were discussing it in their classes!
@chmsbulldogs1

[Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes @jewell_p_rhodes]

My daughter's stunning new novel is out today! I am so proud.💛I am giving away a copy to 25 educators to share with your book clubs, libraries & classrooms (US only). RT to enter! #bookgiveaway #MirrorGirlsBook🪞

[Caryn Self @caryn_self]

These cuties love their Bulldogs! @ChapelHillFB

[Caryn Self @caryn_self]

Buc-ee’s and Bulldog football? Sounds like a great weekend! @ChapelHillFB

[Caryn Self @caryn_self]

Cheering on our December Dawgs! @ChapelHillFB

[Caryn Self @caryn_self]

There’s a 2nd Baptist somewhere on 59 north of Houston. I saw it last Friday when we had a playoff game in that area.

[Brian Ketcham @CoachKetcham]

In Texas, all you see is 1st Baptist Church. I want to see a 2nd Baptist church.