Janet Cornejo

Mom, wife, passionate about teaching, love leads the way, I want to make a difference in the world through powerful relationships

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

I received a package in the mail a few days before my first day of school as a brand new teacher. It was from my mother.

Inside the box was a very large file that included my report cards, progress reports, papers I had written that were marked up with a lot red ink, and several tests with a large letter “F” on them.

The feedback on these items included:
-“Not sure how Bryan qualified for the gifted program since he can’t read”
-“Bryan won’t be college material”
-“Bryan doesn’t seem to care about anything but sports”
-“Bryan just needs to focus better”
-“I’m not sure why Bryan asks to go to the nurse and counselor all the time”
-“Bryan needs to learn how to sit still and be quiet”
-“I’m not sure what else I can do, I’ve already taken his recess away most days”

This made me sad. I had not seen these before. I think my mother had tried to shelter me from all of these negatives.

At the bottom of the box was a notecard from my mom that said, “Try to see each of your student’s strengths. I know you will do better for your students. I am so proud of you! Love Mom”.

After my career as a teacher and principal, I became a therapist. The majority of my adult clients can remember both the most positive thing a teacher said to them and also the most negative.

Remember, our words matter. We have the power to build someone up or tear them down.

What comment(s) do you remember hearing from a teacher?

From the book:
“Whatever It Takes!: For All Students to Succeed in School and Life”
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Join the “Maslow Before Bloom” Facebook group at: https://t.co/i2rhBgHO8G

[Janet Cornejo @Jc20hv]

@LogicalPoetry I would definitely ask if there is an alternate assignment.

[Janet Cornejo @Jc20hv]

@LogicalPoetry I’m so sorry Kim. Sending you lots of hugs and comfort.

[Janet Cornejo @Jc20hv]

@LogicalPoetry I’m sorry to hear that. I hope he gets out sooner.

[Janet Cornejo @Jc20hv]

TylerAnderson is absolutely fantastic!! Where’s his contract?

[Janet Cornejo @Jc20hv]

@LogicalPoetry I’m sorry about your day. Tomorrow has to be better.

[Janet Cornejo @Jc20hv]

@TeachToInspire8 I’m saving this idea for back to school night.

[Janet Cornejo @Jc20hv]

@DrGregMcWhorter I absolutely agree because this how I live my life. #freetobeme

[Million Teacher March @milteachermarch]

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! This started as an idea and with momentum can become the revolution #k12education needs. Please use your followers to recruit followers for #millionteachermarch . Marching alone will do little. Marching 1,000,000 strong can change our society for the better

[Janet Cornejo @Jc20hv]

@APFactCheck Jk

[Janet Cornejo @Jc20hv]

@MrsFrenchHVES @HarvestHawks Awesome team work!!!

[True Blue LA @truebluela]

This is a Mookie Betts appreciation tweet. RT to show yours.

[Janet Cornejo @Jc20hv]

@hilz2teach @BRESBulldogs @TheLeaderinMe Congratulations!

[Janet Cornejo @Jc20hv]

@MgodoyCorner @hilz2teach @RomolandSD Congratulations!

[Janet Cornejo @Jc20hv]

@DarrenClayEDU He looks so good in all of them. I like the second one.

[Be A King @BerniceKing]

I don’t have to diminish you in order to shine.

And I don’t have to render you powerless in order to be powerful.

[Janet Cornejo @Jc20hv]

@RomolandSup @wrcasm @RomolandSD @RSDMichelleWise Congratulations!!!

[Janet Cornejo @Jc20hv]

@teacher2teacher Will do.