Suzanne Florey

Middle School Educator|
ϟ 9¾ ⚯͛ △⃒⃘

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

Why isn’t there was a ctrl+f for my handwritten notes? The struggle.

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

Today my heart is so incredibly full and proud. Watching our @CMMSCougars eighth grade students moving up ceremony and then ending the day with the dance! I sure am going to miss this group!

[Arnicia Hairston @HairstonTeaches]

So… we were definitely #TeamKidsSecond today! 😅

Staff vs. Students Kickball game! And of course, Staff won!🥇
#StaffVsStudents #Kickball ☄️

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

@MrDevyDev @LinkedIn Thank you!

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

@MrDevyDev @LinkedIn Can you share what it’s called? Or where I can find that?

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

@HeintzeHistory @BellsBrewery I used my mug this morning! ☕️

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

Super cool day having a guest speaker (shoutout Mrs. Klingler) come to share with the kids some WWII letters, photos, uniform etc. It was awesome for the kids to see “another side of the war” and learn things I wouldn’t be able to teach. Reading the letters was their fav part!

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

then turn around and do it again 2 minutes later. Empty apologies solve nothing. Instead children should have the conversation “I do not like ___ because/it made me feel ____. “ That allows for reflection and for the person to identify the steps needed to change the behavior. 2/2

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

We need to come away from making children say, “I’m sorry.” This sends the message that an apology fixes the action or words, but I reality changed actions are what fixes the behavior. I remember teaching preschool and watching them hit a peer, say, “I’m sorry” but 1/2

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

We have to remember that our students are humans too, so we can hold them to high standards while still creating a safe environment for them to make mistakes and learn.

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

Advocating for the teaching profession is advocating for our students. #teachingmatters #mtci683

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

We may think self care is taking a day off to recover, but in reality that’s a sign of burn out. We shouldn’t need a day off for a break, especially if we have the systems in place to support us. This isn’t a quick fix, but rather a system fix.

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

Self care is not the fix we need. We need systems that have workplace care, support, and relational care, especially if we want to stop the burnout.

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

I am incredibly thankful to work @CMMSCougars ! Everyone gives %115 percent everyday, helps each other out, shows up for kids, and doesn’t complain. And even though we are tired we keep showing up for each other and the kids.

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

@teachtomentor 🖤🖤

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

I’m working at a school that truly is kids first and doing the work that matters

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

This has been the heaviest year of teaching for me, but I’m so incredibly thankful to work at the school I do, with some of the hardest working people. The everyday ordinary moments are extraordinary. The small moments, quiet conversations, silent acts that reassure me that

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

Pet peeve: when people say, “I did my research on [insert topic here].” No YOU did not conduct the research, rather you read someone’s research. Please don’t take away from those people’s work.

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

I can see the finish line, but gosh that last mile is always difficult.

[Suzanne Florey @itsFloreytime]

It’s been approximately three weeks since I’ve been warm. Can’t wait to defrost in the spring🥶