Mark DeSimone

Proud 8th grade Language and Literature educator, so fortunate to teach and learn from students every day. #RippIB

[Mark DeSimone @DeSimone227]

Looking for a summer read? Check out The Status of Xavier Jefferson by Spiro Milas, author and school counselor at Westhill! We have an up-and-coming #YALit author right here in our district! #RippIB @whs_principal @mrsapia_teach @MissLynam @DA_FAKTORY_PD https://t.co/XviWejG9d2

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

I think a great thing to do… is ask the students in the school what they think the adults in the school need to know about them. Listening to what the students have to say… and valuing what they have to say… goes a long way toward building a great school culture.

[Mark DeSimone @DeSimone227]

Silly string ambush... 😬@Trainor_Math #RippIB

[Mark DeSimone @DeSimone227]

Can’t say enough about the brave poets from yesterday’s 8th grade slam. Thank you for inspiring us with your words and your courage! Keep writing! @dmcrouch59 #RippIB #ProudTeacher

[Mark DeSimone @DeSimone227]

How lucky are we? HUGE thank you to shayna_arielle and the amazing SHS seniors that gave up their time today to speak with our 8th graders about what to expect next year! Such a privilege… https://t.co/l1ape7Gu6e

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Some kids act too cool to care. Don’t be fooled. Every kid cares. We can’t give up on ‘em.

[Mark DeSimone @DeSimone227]

Such a beautiful thing seeing our students proudly celebrating our diversity. Huge shout out to Ms. McKenzie and all the staff and students who made Diversity Day a success! #RippIB

[Mark DeSimone @DeSimone227]

So proud to celebrate #WorldAutismDay with the amazing #SE4A Buddies of #RippIB! Thank you students for all you do to raise awareness and promote acceptance! #ProudTeacher @lmase23

[Mark DeSimone @DeSimone227]

@MissLynam Another gem of a find. Thank you!

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

It doesn’t really matter what they’re saying about us. In the end, the only thing we can control... is what we’re saying about them.

And what we’re saying about them... should always be constructive. A legacy of building up, always trumps a legacy of tearing down.

[Mark DeSimone @DeSimone227]

@MissLynam @shannonrwatts @Larryferlazzo @dmcrouch59 Thank you!

[Mark DeSimone @DeSimone227]

@mroberto241 @dmcrouch59 @Occhipinti237 Thank you sir!

[Mark DeSimone @DeSimone227]

Students investigating my untimely (fictional) death as part of our annual argument writing unit. So lucky to collaborate with @dmcrouch59 and nothing better than seeing our students get engaged! #RippIB #RaptorPride #ELAChat #SPSInspire

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Love this @StuartShanker quote: "See a child differently, see a different child" embodied beautifully in this #sketchnote by @kwiens62 https://t.co/IiwzF2zQns #edchat #behavior #mindsets #teaching #cpchat

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

4 ways to be a good colleague:

1) Give the adults around you the benefit of the doubt.

2) Focus on solutions rather than dwelling in negativity.

3) Demonstrate a relentless commitment to doing right by kids.

4) Be willing to stand in the gap when your colleague needs help.

[Mark DeSimone @DeSimone227]

How can we increase student engagement and meet youth where they are?

Thank you @DA_FAKTORY_PD for sharing your passion and perspective. Click the link to check out Barry Woods’s article, “The Kinship Model Theory.” #RippIB https://t.co/9IG0DFIoR3

[James Stanton @StoutSmurf]

The start of Stamford's IB Professional Learning Community. Rogers and Rippowam teachers collaborating on IB units and planning. Kudos Mr. Foley! #RippIB #futureready #rogersint

[Mark DeSimone @DeSimone227]

Kettlebells at PD! Shout out to @mroberto241 and @AlanaRacioppa for empowering us everyday teachers with ways to stay active and fit around our busy schedules! #RippIB #FutureReady #SPSBody @mikefrinaldi

[Mark DeSimone @DeSimone227]

Shout out and thank you to @KVsClassroom for introducing us to @Powtoon today! Definitely usable content that can make class more fun and engaging! #RippIB @EllieKousidis @mrsapia_teach #FutureReady

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

In a great classroom, the students aren’t the only learners. The TEACHER is a learner also. When teachers are curious, when they are vulnerable, when they continue to grow… they provide stronger instruction, and they provide a great example to their students.