Heather Rouse

I’m a wife and dog mom. 🐾 This is my 25th year teaching. I just started a new job , teaching ESL in a middle school in Virginia Beach.

[Heather Rouse @heatherouse]

I teach English as a Second Language to 6-8 grade students.This is my first time in many years to teach middle school. Now that I have been in my room and gotten to know my students I have added and deleted items from my list. Thank you!
https://t.co/9DILm3gwWC

[Heather Rouse @heatherouse]

@Jellybean1425 I feel yah! I’m not ready to say goodbye to my eighth graders! Moving on to the big high school.

[🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽 @ValentinaESL]

Totally agree with @DrCarolSalva #BoostingAchievement for #SLIFE is wildly driven by a child’s DESIRE & motivation. 🧠💪🏽

[🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽 @ValentinaESL]

Mattering is feeling both valued AND knowing that you add value. Adults need to feel they matter but students do too!

Mattering creates a greater sense of connection and feelings of belonging. People of all ages benefit from knowing their presence makes a difference.

How do students at your school know that they are important members of the group?

#teachingtips #teachingkids #teaching

[Help A Teacher @HelpATeacher]

So true.

[Heather Rouse @heatherouse]

Spring Break vibes. Sunshine and fresh air at the park! Our puppy just came back from board and train so we worked on her commands and skills.

[Heather Rouse @heatherouse]

When everyone is anticipating Spring Break and it’s a teacher work day! Thank you to ☀️ committee and admin!

[Salem Middle School @SalemSharkTank]

🥚Our 🦈shark staff🦈 had an “egg-cellent” time at our egg hunt. Thank you to the ☀️Sunshine Committee☀️ for organizing this event for our staff!🥚 #SalemStrong

[Virginia Beach @CityofVaBeach]

With automated speed cameras installed in Feb., citations & $100 fines will soon be issued to speeding drivers in designated public school zones. Dates of activation are subject to change due to weather, testing, installation or operational readiness. https://t.co/jtURGgNGKH

[Heather Rouse @heatherouse]

So grateful to be a part of the Salem MS family!

[Salem Middle School @SalemSharkTank]

☀️Congratulations to our most recent “I Make a Difference” Recipients☀️ Ms. Rouse, Ms. Jarosz, Ms. Alix, Ms. Helms, and Ms. Scwandt! #SalemStrong

[🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽 @ValentinaESL]

Let’s let bilingual students know how valuable their linguistic assets are!

That is all.

#language #bilinguismo #bilinguismo #bilingüismo

[🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽 @ValentinaESL]

As you #ReadAcrossAmerica, analyze the books you choose. Culturally inclusive or diverse books are not just for #Multilinguals.

ALL learners benefit from hearing stories & #reading books abt people who are different from them.

Empathy is grown from stepping in the shoes of others & walking in them.

Books build #empathy.

[🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽 @ValentinaESL]

When students join our schools and classrooms with language, let's invite it with open arms! Let's celebrate and position them based on their strengths.

Learning English (or any language) should not come at the expense of the students' first language.

#eslteacher #multilingual #bilingualkids #multilingualism #teachingkids

[Heather Rouse @heatherouse]

I started reading this for a book study with my department. I highly recommend for anyone who teaches multilingual learners.

[🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽 @ValentinaESL]

One year ago, Equitable Instruction for English Learners in the Content Areas was released into the world, and I still can’t quite believe it.

This book was written with teachers in mind: teachers who care deeply about their students, who want to do right by multilingual learners, and who know that equity in content classrooms isn’t an “extra”…it’s essential.

Over the past year, this book has made its way into classrooms, professional learning communities, universities, and conversations about what truly equitable instruction can look like in math, science, social studies, and beyond. That is both humbling and energizing.

Thank you to every educator who has read it, shared it, studied it with colleagues, and most importantly brought its ideas to life for students. Your work is what gives this book meaning.

This wouldn’t be possible without @routledgebooks , an incredible publisher. Here’s to one year of learning, growing, and advocating for multilingual learners and to many more ahead. ♥️🌎🙌🏽

#BookBirthday #MultilingualLearners #EquitableInstruction #Teacher

[Heather Rouse @heatherouse]

@ValentinaESL So excited my ESL colleagues and I started a book study this evening and discussed part of it.

[🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽 @ValentinaESL]

Celebrating, honoring, & valuing other languages doesn’t take away from the beauty of your own. It does not dim your light or make your language less important. No, when we recognize that language is a powerful part of identity, culture, & connection, we create space for every voice to shine. We can build communities where multilingualism is accepted, invited, & embraced as a STRENGTH rather than something to be feared. ♥️ Valentina

[Colorín Colorado @ColorinColorado]

Comprehension checks are a quick way to monitor students' understanding in real time, whether in literacy lessons, content-area classes, or classroom activities.

https://t.co/kea4iyqHIJ

[🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽 @ValentinaESL]

Volim te ♥️ Te amo ♥️ Je t’aime ♥️ I love you

https://t.co/r3zNc5rtOB

[🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽 @ValentinaESL]

What if we poured more LOVE into the world? Into every space and moment? Into each person? How might the world be changed?

#eslteacher #bilingual #badbunny #languagedevelopment #HumanityFirst

[Heather Rouse @heatherouse]

THIS SATURDAY I will be jumping into the Atlantic Ocean 🧊🌊🥶 for The Special Olympics of Virginia / Polar Plunge Virginia ! I am $185 from my end goal of $750. I was a few dollars short last year and would love to reach my goal !
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[Heather Rouse @heatherouse]

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