When students are pushed beyond their comfort zone to solve problems that are hard—but still within their ability—learning outcomes improve. How do you find this sweet spot? 🍭
The APyeS awards were awesome!!!! Some phenomenal educators were recognized for the great things they do for students. Let’s continue to celebrate educators all day every day! #toty@JStenger7
The APyeS awards were phenomenal last night!!! I said farewell as a new APS district Teacher of the Year Mrs. Taylor Richardson was crowned and a great night was had by all. Please continue to celebrate teachers all day every day because they deserve it!
Just in time for next months nominations I finally made last month’s wearable certificates/buttons 4 kindness of the month and scholar of the month. #neverendingtodolist
Today during our discussion on the duality of electrons/light along with quantum theory, a student was smiling so hard… turns out they are currently reading a book on the history of the photoelectric effect which is where our discussion led. Student joy=Teacher joy
It was truly a pleasure to volunteer at the APS 5K in celebration of 150 years!! The event was a success!! I got to see old friends and I was inspired by all of the young kids and senior adults participating!!! #immastartwitha1k
Who Knew????? What an exciting day!!! I recently discovered a new author, Lucy Score whose books make me laugh and are a great wind down treat! #booklover#booknerd#idratherread
Happy National Book Lovers Day! It's the perfect day to appreciate the pure magic of reading. What's your all-time favorite book? We'd love to know the fantastic journeys you've been on through the pages of your beloved story. Please share with us! #NationalBookLoversDay ❤️📖
@apsupdate I loved the Secret Garden and the Girl with the Silver Eyes when I was young, then I moved on to all things by Dean Koontz in high school. #reader#booknerd
I love learning new things! Jenna Robinson EdS gave a great PD on google classroom expectations. She gave a tip to use ✅ & 🛑 as grading references for students in GC. I didn’t know that when you right click in the title there is an emoji option which lets you add small images.
Drop ⬇��& Swap🔄!! When your Chemistry teacher is truly fabulicious &❤️s teaching & makes learning a joy for students 📚💡Learning with Mnemonics 👩🏽🔬@Fabulicious_Tch!
@STEMGemsBook Ionic Formula Writing at its BEST! @PrincipalBTW @APSWashington @apsupdates
I had a great time celebrating and learning at the #GATOTY24 conference last weekend. #DTOTY#CelebrateTeachers Special thanks to Stephanie Callier and Tawanna Roberts who helped me navigate the travel process. #realMVPs It was also great to meet a fellow APS DTOTY #GATOTY20
Instructional coaches can be powerful partners in growth. Let's explore growth coaching questions and ways coaches can support educators.
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