Jacqueline Thweatt-Burton M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

Executive Director at Thweatt Advanced Behavior Associates. Adjunct Faculty at UTM.

[Jacqueline Thweatt-Burton M.Ed., BCBA, LBA @Jacquithweatt]

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[Julie Woodard @woodard_julie]

@DrP_Principal … finding the source
… validating the pain
…correcting the damage
BUILDING a RELATIONSHIP
Well done ‼️♥️

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

What Is A Ruckus?
My secretary called and said there was a ruckus in the front hallway. I was really excited to see what was going on. I wanted to know what a ruckus was. I learned that a ruckus was a small boy I hadn’t net yet. The ruckus was ripping our bulletin board off the wall, knocking over a table and cursing.

He turned around & said, “What the F--- are you looking at?” He continued, “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” I responded with, “You seem to be upset. What do you need? How can I help?” He moved a step closer to me and said, “Are you deaf, too? I just said you’re fat, bald, and stupid.”

My response was, “I heard you just fine. Now I really can tell you are upset. What do you need? How can I help you?” He started crying while re-stating for the 3rd time (in case I missed the other two times), “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” He then said, “I hate this stupid school; I don’t know why I’m here. I don’t know where my mom is. I hate my foster family.“

He reached his arms out. I asked if he needed a hug and he nodded. I then asked if he wanted to go to my office. He nodded. I let him know that “Dr. P” is here if he needs anything. He sat at my table and put his head down.

He looked me in the eyes and said, “Dr. P, I’m very sorry for everything that I did. I just miss my mom.” I responded by telling him that I appreciate his apology and that I accept it. He then said, “I am also really sorry for calling you those mean things. I didn’t mean it.”

We brainstormed some ideas of what he could do in the future if he was having a tough day. He suggested that he could ask to get a drink, ask for help, or just put his head down. I let him know that these are great strategies. I added that he could always ask to see the counselor or me.

We then discussed how he could be on the lookout for signs that he was getting upset, frustrated, angry, or agitated. He said that he sometimes started to clinch his fists and his breathing changed. I told him that those were good signs and that the body often gives us signs that we are starting to get upset. We both agreed that it was so important to listen to our bodies.

He asked if he could get his backpack and coat. I thought that was an unusual request for 10 a.m. I asked him why he would need his backpack and coat. He replied, “Because I’m going to get suspended like I did at my last school.” I let him know that there may be another plan. He scrunched his face and looked puzzled.

I asked, “How do you think you could fix what you did this morning?” He thought about it for a minute or so and responded with, “I can pick-up what I threw and fix anything that I broke.” I let him know that this seemed like a good plan. He picked up the items that he threw and helped put the bulletin board back on the wall.

I went over the plan for the next time and we made sure he knew what to do in case he got upset, frustrated, angry or agitated again. I said, “Since we’ve agreed on the plan, let’s shake on it to make it official.” He reached out his hand and shook mine. I let him know that he could go back to class. He picked up his bookbag and his jacket and started off to his class. I called his teacher to let him know that he was on his way. His teacher was so happy to welcome him back to class. I never had another problem with him.

A teacher stopped by later that day. She couldn’t understand why he wasn’t suspended. “He called you fat, bald, and stupid.” My response was that it never was about me. I then asked the teacher if any of the comments were false. She looked at me like I was crazy. I let her know that I am fat and bald. Those were both true statements. I also argued that stupid is a relative term. She didn’t like my answer.

How do you deal with colleagues who are fixed mindset, focused on punitive methods or who believe that alternatives to suspensions equate to being soft on discipline?

From the book “Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics”
(https://t.co/tjE4RSQvhd)

[Tennessee Bureau of Investigation @TBInvestigation]

A #TNAMBERAlert has been issued on behalf of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for 9-year-old Carmen Acosta.

She was last seen late Saturday evening in the area of Coile Road in Jefferson City.

Have info? Call the JCSO at 865-471-6000 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Powerful! 🙌

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

This photograph captures Harriet Tubman at her residence in Auburn, New York, in 1911, just two years prior to her passing. I only recently learned of her struggles with seizures, a result of a piece of metal lodged in her head.

As a teenager, Tubman endured a traumatic incident when a slaveowner struck her head with a 2-pound lead weight, originally intended for another fleeing slave. Tubman recalled this attack as "breaking my skull," leading to agonizing headaches and seizures that intermittently rendered her unconscious. Remarkably, despite these challenges, she remained dedicated to her work on the Underground Railroad and her service during the Civil War. Her reputation was so renowned that escaped slaves knew to wait patiently for her to regain consciousness if she ever collapsed, which she always did.

Additionally, Tubman carried a pistol, which she would wield when runaway slaves hesitated or considered giving up. With the pistol pointed, she presented them with a stark choice: continue their escape with her or face immediate death. Remarkably, she never lost anyone on the Underground Railroad.

After the Civil War, Tubman's efforts allowed her to contribute significantly to her community, aiding veterans and freed slaves. In the 1890s, she underwent brain surgery to remove the metal fragment from her skull. Surprisingly, she opted to forgo anesthesia, instead choosing to bite a bullet, emulating the Union soldiers she had seen endure amputations. In her own words, she described the procedure as the doctor "sawed open my skull, and raised it up, and now it feels more comfortable."

Years after her own escape from slavery, Tubman returned to rescue her enslaved husband, only to discover he had remarried and had no intention of leaving his new wife. Despite her initial frustration, Tubman chose not to create a scene and continued to lead numerous other enslaved individuals to freedom.

Her remarkable life came to an end in 1913, surrounded by friends and family. Her last words to those in the room were, "I go to prepare a place for you."

[TCEA @TCEA]

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#edutwitter #k12 #teachers

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Powerful! 🧡

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

This is important! 🧡
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[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

With the new school year about to begin, let’s remember that not every student went on a family vacation, visited an amusement park, explored nature or met new friends at a sleepover camp in the woods.

Some students summer highlights include having a roof over their head and just enough food to survive.

These students have been counting the days to return to school for safety, consistency, support, friendship, nutrition, and hope for the future!

Thank you for everything you do for our students!

#maslowbeforebloom

Twitter @drp_Principal

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[FoxNashville @FOXNashville]

A low-budget, faith-based thriller is an unlikely box office hit, crossing $100 million in earnings despite only playing in North America. https://t.co/Lx8QVCB1VL

[Jacqueline Thweatt-Burton M.Ed., BCBA, LBA @Jacquithweatt]

Always ready for a Workshop with @VKCTRIAD
Looking forward to a great 2 days of Learning!!
#Traumainformed
#universalprotocols
#BCBA
#TeacherElla

[TODAY @TODAYshow]

These high school seniors snuck into their principal's house and spent the night in to pull off an epic senior prank. 😂 "They were in every possible corner like sardines." #MorningBoost

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

When I was a building principal, we had a group of boys who were consistently getting office referrals during lunch for aggressive and disruptive behaviors. In the past, these behaviors had led to increasingly severe consequences that did not reduce the negative behaviors (and caused some students to be sent home and to miss instruction). I sat down with the group and we worked together to come up with a plan on what to do during lunch. One of the boys asked if we could start a knitting club, since his Auntie had recently taught him how to knit. Since he was a leader of the group, the other boys agreed. I asked them to come back tomorrow with some ideas of what to knit. The next day one of the boys said that he wanted to knit little hats for the preemies at the hospital, since his little cousin was there and that a nurse mentioned that they had run out of the little hats. The boys knitted daily and we delivered the hats to the hospital. We received many heartfelt thank you notes from families, nurses and doctors (and even an in-person visit with a personal thank you and cookies from a newborn's mom). This group continued to grow as did our ability to create knitted hats for preemies. This became a huge success for the participating students. There was significant improvement in the students’ behavior, attitude, achievement, and attendance. It is so important to think outside of the box for “win-win” solutions. It really isn’t the WHAT you do that is important, it is the WHY you are doing it! Our knitting group become a team, family, and community.

#maslowbeforebloom

[Tennessee Technical Assistance Network (TN-TAN) @Tennessee_TAN]

Our network partners spent time at Thursday's Quarterly Meeting discussing collaborative opportunities to best serve TN districts. We're excited to see what's in store for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year! #TNTAN #TNEducators #BestForAll #TDOE #AccessForAll

[📣 SandiTony @SandiTony23]

I don’t think we would get this kind of reaction if Colbourne was interested in Lydia at all! #Sanditon #SanditonS3 #Heybourne

[SINCLAIR LONDON®️ @Sinclair_London]

6 days to the launch of our new production website! The site dedicated to our costume creative division of the brand! With the premiere of #SanditonS3 around the corner, stay tuned for sneak costume peaks with a special guest #SanditonS3 #costumemakers #PBS #sinclairproductions

[Micheal Afolaranmi @TheAfolaranmi]

me after making a recipe I found on the internet

[Jacqueline Thweatt-Burton M.Ed., BCBA, LBA @Jacquithweatt]

Heybourne ~ I Remember it All Too Well ~ Sanditon S2 looking forward to Season 3 https://t.co/ak12cI6D9A via @YouTube