Deb Huffman

Chaos Coordinator aka Teacher

[Kim Lange @LangeCrewPlusU]

@EAlbrecht77 A7: #20wildcardgpde @EAlbrecht77 @ktbhiggins The most important part of becoming a Wild Card is the engagement that happens as a result with your students. Learning takes on a whole new meaning when students are engaged!

[Taylor Johnson @astat32]

@EAlbrecht77 A7: The most important part of being a Wild Card is how much it benefits students. By being a Wild Card students learn more, feel safe, and have an adult that they can count on. #20wildcardgpde

[Deb Huffman @DebHuffman8]

@rochelleklamm @EAlbrecht77 @K_T_Bee If at first we do not succeed - redo is always a great option :). We are not perfect therefore just keep on trying! #20wildcardgpde @K_T_Bee @EAlbrecht77

[Deb Huffman @DebHuffman8]

@TheKdgTeach @EAlbrecht77 Couldn't agree more - be you & make it fun! #20wildcardgpde @EAlbrecht77 @K_T_Bee

[Ellen Wu @TheKdgTeach]

@EAlbrecht77 A7: The most important part of becoming a Wild Card is trusting in yourself and being you (the authentic YOU)! There is no one who can replicate who you are. Bring your expertise and experience into the classroom and it will be amazing. #20wildcardgpde

[Mr. Babbitt @MrBabbitt1]

@EAlbrecht77 @K_T_Bee #20wildcardgpde Authenticity is huge. Constantly looking for ways to be innovative and more engaging. Ignoring the Joker. Building solid relationships with students. And of course, HAVING FUN! I know I can BE a WILD CARD!

[Deb Huffman @DebHuffman8]

@EAlbrecht77 A7: Putting yourself out there and giving it your all whether you are incorporating music, dancing, dressing up - have fun with those you teach as it will drive engagement. #20wildcardgpde @EAlbrecht77 @K_T_Bee

[Deb Huffman @DebHuffman8]

@MrBabbitt1 Weekly themes is a great idea! #20wildcardgpde @EAlbrecht77 @K_T_Bee

[Deb Huffman @DebHuffman8]

@ktbhiggins A6: To bring creativity we are going to do a minimum of 1 fun activity a week, whether its a game on zoom, dressing up, etc. #20wildcardgpde @K_T_Bee @EAlbrecht77

[Nicole Antonson @AntonsonNicole]

#20wildcardgpde @kaylasegura7 @EAlbrecht77 @K_T_Bee This is amazing! I need to do this!

[Christina McNulty @ChristinaMcNul9]

A5: Building community right away and showing positive support for each other. We talk about how we are all able to learn from each other. Modeling this is crucial for students to see as well! #20wildcardgpde @EAlbrecht77 @K_T_Bee

[Rochelle @rochelleklamm]

@EAlbrecht77 A5 in kindergarten we are all about the celebrations! We love to do class cheers to celebrate our classmates. It is fun (and interesting) to see the cheers they create. @EAlbrecht77 @K_T_Bee #20wildcardgpde

[Deb Huffman @DebHuffman8]

@WinkelsKinders @EAlbrecht77 @ktbhiggins @K_T_Bee Positive affirmations especially with challenges is important. #20wildcardgpde @EAlbrecht77 @K_T_Bee

[Deb Huffman @DebHuffman8]

@astat32 @EAlbrecht77 Awesome idea. I have a positive bucket - that they can jot notes down and we read them on Fridays. Encourages them to be nice to others. #20wildcardgpde @EAlbrecht77 @K_T_Bee

[Deb Huffman @DebHuffman8]

@MrBabbitt1 Absolutely! Working together and accepting one another is detriment to creating a positive team. #20wildcardgpde @K_T_Bee @EAlbrecht77

[Deb Huffman @DebHuffman8]

@EAlbrecht77 A5: I always have an incentive to earn parties, fun activities etc that the students select. They receive puff balls in a jar for positive behavior/kindness and once full - we select a fun Friday activity & enjoy! #20wildcardgpde @K_T_Bee @EAlbrecht77

[Deb Huffman @DebHuffman8]

@JessicaSlobodz3 @LangeCrewPlusU @EAlbrecht77 @K_T_Bee @ktbhiggins monster, bang, sugar free red bull

[Kelsey Hall @Kelseymh30]

@ktbhiggins Q4: My why is the kids... be their consistency, their cheerleader, and their mentor. I want them to know that I'll be this for more than just that year, they'll always have me in their corner. This mindset everyday is what motivates me. @ealbrecht77 @K_T_Bee #20wildcardgpde

[Mr. Babbitt @MrBabbitt1]

A4: My “why” continues to evolve as I get to know my students each year & understand what it is that they need from their teacher. I’m in this for the kids. To be their champion. To be their cheerleader. To be a stable figure in their life. To support them always. #20wildcardgpde

[Deb Huffman @DebHuffman8]

@astat32 @ktbhiggins Relationships are huge! Students will go the extra mile if they are connected with their teacher. #20wildcardgpde @K_T_Bee @EAlbrecht77