Cynthia Brunk

Middle School Math Teacher | Learning Enthusiast | All About the Kids | And Coffee, Don’t Forget the Coffee! :)#mtbos #ITeachMath

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Looking for the launch site and any other details available #STRATOSTAR0634

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@teacher2teacher My favorite way to start class is telling stories. It allows students a safe space to drop thoughts and things that are on their minds. :)

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Love how I can msg my Ss in Live Classroom! :) #IXLLive

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@teacher2teacher The S of the week will often make the call as to which activity to pursue (when multiple paths meet the same objective) or which type of review game to play.

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@GabbyRyman Thank you! Hope you are doing well! :)

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I did it!! Master’s degree in Educational Leadership!!

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@MsJachymiak The staff and students at @NorthForkMS! Excited to step up to a new grade level next year!!

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@NicholasFerroni Following❤️

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Textbook arrival + snow day = time for learning! 😊#EdLeadership #JMU

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Chocolate at school tomorrow? Yes, please! #dayafterHalloween #TeacherStash

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Adding integers @Desmos. Ss talking, thinking and creating. Table covered in beautiful math. Love it!!

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@math7MS Our division uses the IXL diagnostic.

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A7: Moving from a place of FEAR to a place of HOPE requires intentionally embracing a culture of positivity and a growth mindset. Give an abundance of encouragement and love. Replay positive feedback over and over. Turn "failure" into learning. Be grateful. Always. #MasteryChat

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A5: Stress indicators: crying, meltdowns, irritability, isolation, disengagement. . .Ss and Ts need patience and energy now more than ever. How? Give grace, practice self care, drink coffee. Repeat. :) #MasteryChat

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A4: Great question! Worry and stress show up daily, but it helps to know that we are all in this together. I find calm in friendship and collaboration with colleagues during the day and being with my family in the evenings.#MasteryChat

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A3: Safety cues are open lines of communication. Knowing that every precaution is in place; protocol followed. All are cared for and loved. Parents are more involved and students benefit from increased interaction.#MasteryChat

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A1: My Ss began the year virtually but will return to hybrid soon. They need to feel safe physically and emotionally so they can engage relationally and academically. I think both teachers and students have a new appreciation for our learning environment. #MasteryChat

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Hello #MasteryChat, I’m a math teacher from Virginia looking forward to hearing from everyone tonight. It’s been awhile and I’m glad to be back. :)

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@howie_hua @gautiersue Cool!! Never thought about it like this. Thx for sharing. :) The more ways we have as Ts to share, the better the chances of Ss understanding. #iteachmath