Kim Hutt-Sullivan

DDSB administrator, equity ally, life long learner, avid reader, baker

[Kim Hutt-Sullivan @HuttSullivan]

This right here was one of the best starts to my day💜

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Signs of healthy school culture :
* clear/ shared vision
* people are priority
* communication is 2 way street
* trust
* team focus
*input/feedback from staff
* support/encouragement
* everyone is valued
* respect time
* self care
* let kids learn as kids (play, movement)

[Durham District School Board (DDSB) @DDSBSchools]

Wishing a peaceful month to all DDSB families observing Ramadan.

[Kim Hutt-Sullivan @HuttSullivan]

The world is definitely a better place with a little bit of kindess in it💜

[Kim Hutt-Sullivan @HuttSullivan]

Always important to listen!

[Durham District School Board (DDSB) @DDSBSchools]

"Listening, done well, is an act of empathy.”

On January 24, 2024, #DDSBLetsListen, let’s all focus on listening when someone is ready to talk.

[Kim Hutt-Sullivan @HuttSullivan]

100% agree

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Three keys for exponential student growth:
Highly effective teachers
Good leadership
Low turnover for consistency among effective teachers/ leaders

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

A good working environment for teachers creates a good learning environment for their students.

[Christine Bemis @ChristineBemis2]

#goodforthesoulmorningwalk ❤️ #tuesdayvibe #JustSayin

[Kim Hutt-Sullivan @HuttSullivan]

So moments of joy from some great students in my building. First is my hand drawn portrait and second my orange cupcake order at the Kindie pastry shop! #momentsofjoy

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

There are 3 expectations that set the professional tone for your school culture:
1) Be your Best, whatever your role, do your best
2) No Surprises. If something is wrong, I want to hear it from you, not the grapevine.
3) We support each other. We are a team, not competitors

[Durham District School Board (DDSB) @DDSBSchools]

Happy Diwali to all DDSB families observing.

[Kim Hutt-Sullivan @HuttSullivan]

Everyday

[Kim Hutt-Sullivan @HuttSullivan]

Wow what a panel!!

[Paul Gorski | Equity Literacy Institute @EquityLiteracy]

Finally rolling out this 5-week event in March & April 2024 w/ @MisterMinor, @RuizSealey, @GholdyM, and @DenaSimmons. 4 individual sessions & 1 w/ all 5 of us. Sessions will be recorded if you have to miss any. Learn more: https://t.co/J3XiF4Zx3U

[edutopia @edutopia]

This not only shows empathy and validates students’ feelings, but helps build self-advocacy skills.

[Help A Teacher @HelpATeacher]

So true! 🙌
📷 Chalk and Chances

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

The reason I don't like standardized teacher evaluations is because there are no standardized teachers!

[Durham District School Board (DDSB) @DDSBSchools]

Today is World Mental Health Day 2023

Mental health care for all: let's make it a reality. The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world & mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

https://t.co/qurXIwGbKO

[Kim Hutt-Sullivan @HuttSullivan]

LOVE this idea!

[Xan Woods (She/Her) @XanWoods]

Before intro to 100 word memoir assignment, students in @Ahpotts class built blanket forts & shared memories. Oral before written. Community before assignments. #ThisisENL1W. This also spirals skills for future #storycorps interview. https://t.co/2U7QwSnKf8