First in-office day at my new district, ISD 287! Decorating is a work in progress but I prioritized keeping all of you close to my heart and mind. #wordsofaffirmation#thankyous
Can’t think of a better way to close the book on my chapter at Fargo Public Schools than presenting on secondary traumatic stress (compassion fatigue) with my professional twin flame @SydJAzure at the NDU Education Support Professional Conference in Bizzo! @NDUnited
Morning from Davies Site Visit! We have admin and teachers across the state joining us to learn more about Evidence-Based Grading! EBR looks at a body of knowledge based on both skills and content. Proud of these leaders striving for innovation and growth 🌟🌟 #FPSproud
Davies hosted their second SBI/EBR Site Visit today. When I say I work with the best, I truly mean it. The individual strengths of our teachers created a synergistic force that was energetic to be a part. #FPSProud@FargoNDSchools@alliekollman
Trauma-informed care shouldn’t focus only on students. These school practices help make sure teachers’ needs are also addressed. https://t.co/9ybzM0lijk
FPS is attending the #nsta conference in Denver with 4 science teachers and 3 leaders. We are excited to learn, lead, and grow 🧬🔬🧪 #fpsproud#scienceteacher
15 School Districts Join JED and AASA in Transformational Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program for Pre-K-12 Students | The Jed Foundation. #FPSproud https://t.co/ztWU3hwtwB
Congratulations to @troyacody on FPS administrator the year! You’re a passionate leader for students and colleagues driving innovation in our schools. 🎓🤩 #fpsproud#education
From @borywrites: Many Black educators agree that too often today’s best-selling novels offer a limited, even cramped, perspective.
Here are some alternatives to consider, recommended by English and literacy teacher @heymrsbond, librarian @Boss_Librarian, and others:
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"True educational success lies not just in 'mastering' content, but in cultivating the enduring skills that transcend disciplines, inspiring students to become versatile thinkers and lifelong learners." @alliekollman@ErinSinner Beast mode.
A science and English teacher paired up to develop a grading system that instills content knowledge *and* cultivates lifelong learning skills.
Find their approach and proficiency scales here: https://t.co/AHDKTAdaS0
Intentional discussion about the purpose behind words that form agreements/rules is a great proactive way to ensure students understand and hold themselves to high expectations as well! #restorative
Let’s come to an understanding. 🫱🫲 These 4 simple class agreements from @annebeaton11 build trust between teachers and learners: https://t.co/nMxfQCAYkB
“A teacher in search of his/her own freedom may be the only kind of teacher who can arouse young persons to go in search of their own”
#MaxineGreene#Ratchetdemic
Being autistic, combined with my people-pleasing tendencies - this has been a consistent lesson throughout my leadership journey. People don't want to be saved - they just want space to process. #autistic#leadershipmatters
When someone is in a crisis, my autistic brain naturally tries to go into problem-solving mode. However, I’ve learnt that sometimes people don’t want solutions - they want to vent or want someone to comfort them. So, now I try to tailor my support to each person and situation.