Cathy West

High School Math Teacher

[Cathy West @cathydgeorge]

Students saw how the adults, admin, etc. adapted to the restrictions around us to make things work. This kind of flexibility is key in moving forward in life. Do not just complain and give up but work together as a team to make the impossible possible. #wcedchat

[Cathy West @cathydgeorge]

A4 Keep going even when you are tired or unsure or life just seems upside down. The best thing you can do is try something and keep at it. Persistence. #wcedchat

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A3 This year had some unique mental hurdles to overcome, those regarding my own health and safety and those to keep going when very tired. #wcedchat

[Cathy West @cathydgeorge]

A2 Students always enjoy when we go outside to measure the height of the clock tower using trigonometry, but it seemed extra nice this year to not be in our seats the whole hour. #wcedchat

[Cathy West @cathydgeorge]

A1 My reading includes the topics on cloth diapering and elimination communication... different curriculum for me this year. #wcedchat

[Cathy West @cathydgeorge]

Cathy West - High School Math
I am excited to get the house ready for our baby! #wcedchat

[Cathy West @cathydgeorge]

Shout out to Katie Mock for staying in touch with students on what they like and dislike about the online platforms we have been using. She has shared vital feedback in designing our path forward! #wcedchat

[Cathy West @cathydgeorge]

A4 I am looking forward to many big and new things. This year will not be comparable to the next ;D #wcedchat

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A3 I handed out the entire unit's worth of handouts/homework pages at the start of each unit, so students on quarantine would usually have what they needed. Students were more responsible than I expected in retaining these and it saved much class time. #wcedchat

[Cathy West @cathydgeorge]

A2 Since smiling is less visible, I have been wishing everyone good morning as they pass. It took until March 31, but one boy who has ignored my greetings every day this year finally nodded in acknowledgement and even looked at me in anticipation today! #wcedchat

[Cathy West @cathydgeorge]

A1 "You called me out upon the waters, the great unknown, where feet may fail." #wcedchat

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“People wish to be settled; only as far as they are unsettled is there any hope for them.” ~Emerson
Cathy West - High School Mathematics #wcedchat

[Cathy West @cathydgeorge]

A4 I actually will be leaving behind all my devices since I will be home next year, haha. Who knows what will exist when I return after a year ;D #wcedchat

[Cathy West @cathydgeorge]

A3 Have everything you do in class digitally somehow. Then if you are absent, your students can carry on with the day's work with minimal prep on your part at 4am ;D #wcedchat

[Cathy West @cathydgeorge]

A1 I am a fan of Canvas as a lesson video storage space. Whether students are absent and need to make up a lesson or prefer to view the lesson before it is taught in class or want to hear something again before the test, students have access to all lessons anytime. #wcedchat

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Cathy West @ High School - I plan to catch up on undone things around the house and finish up some sewing projects #wcedchat

[Cathy West @cathydgeorge]

A5 Your door is always open to let someone vent, process, ask questions, etc. They walk away feeling more normal than they walked in. #wcedchat

[Cathy West @cathydgeorge]

A4 At the high school, tardy sweep time is one of the best times to catch up with other coworkers. #wcedchat

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A2 Ask questions or have reflections that inquire about non-content things #wcedchat

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A1 #wcedchat