Kelly Towne

Teacher, mother, wife, and student. I never want to stop reaching goals, learning, and chasing my dreams.

[Jason Kennedy | Stop Teaching & Design Learning! @letsquitteachin]

Adults in schools,

Imagine you work at a school where you feel:
Mistrusted
Disliked
Excluded
Unvalidated
Harrassed
Out of place
Unknown
Not believed in
And sometimes even Invisible.

Now imagine you're 9 years old.

[Jason Kennedy | Stop Teaching & Design Learning! @letsquitteachin]

Adults in schools,
What if we stopped focusing on what kids can't do & won't learn, & started with what they can & will learn with our help.

It all starts with our belief in their abilities & in our own.

Fix the mindset first, then the methods

It starts with us.

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

@DrMattGutierrez Yes!

[Matthew Gutiérrez, Ed.D. @DrMattGutierrez]

Leadership is about inspiring others to believe in themselves and guiding them to reach their full potential. In these last days of school, remember your influence can shape the memories and futures of students and staff. Lead with passion, empathy, and vision ~ make every moment count. #LeadershipMatters #leadership #edchat #CelebratED

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

Relationships first ❤️ I WILL do this if I am ever in admin! #UMedTech

[Ms. Jachymiak @MsJachymiak]

My assistant principal did this, and it meant the world. We truly need more admin like her. It is great when a person has someone in their corner.

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

Joining all of the social media platforms 😉#UMedTech

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

https://t.co/RUxUX28s2E

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

@mexusmx Q4: My class and I recently read Maddi's Fridge. A great story for the primary ages about what we have or don't have and learning compassion and giving. #buildHOPEedu #UMedTech

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

@NowakRo Q3: My HOPE every day is that I make a difference somehow for someone. This is the foundation of why I show up in the classroom each day. Our actions and priorities shift constantly, but the hope is always the root. #buildHOPEedu #UMedTech

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

@NowakRo @Pink Q2: I love Michael Jackson's, Man in the Mirror. A great reminder that it starts with us. #buildHOPEedu #UMedtech

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

@NowakRo Hi! I'm Kelly from Alabama. I teach 1st grade. Currently working on my Master's in IL. I love so many different types of music, singing in my classroom is a regular activity :) I enjoy a good suspense novel and anything Jodi Picoult! #buildHOPEedu #UMedtech

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

@NowakRo A1: My daughter says I'm famous for saying "Focus on the positive". Also I am big on telling my students that I love them and am so proud of them, always. #buildHOPEedu #UMedTech

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

https://t.co/RUxUX28s2E

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

We're in the final stretch! Tips for a strong finish to the school year?

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

#UMedTech

[Wade Stanford @wadestanford]

Great leaders are constantly evaluating their progress towards success. They know that focusing on the right habits will get them there. Be great today!
#leadership #EduGladiators #leadupchat #leadlap #CelebratED #JoyfulLeaders #WarmDemanders #suptchat #CrazyPLN #edchat #satchat

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

@GiftedTawk History!

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

In first...cubes, whiteboards, and counting collections! #UMedTech

[Dr. Kristopher J. Childs (he/him) @DrKChilds]

What are 3-5 essential items every teacher of mathematics needs beyond a textbook (i.e. class set of white boards; manipulatives)?

#edchat #mtbos #math

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

Great ideas for simple classroom management. #UMedTech

[Shake Up Learning @ShakeUpLearning]

How Technology Helps with Classroom Management
(sponsored post by Superprof)
https://t.co/s5YBldemXn
#edtech

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

Monday reminder :) #UMedTech

[Jason Kennedy | Stop Teaching & Design Learning! @letsquitteachin]

Adults in schools,
It's Monday.
A great day to lead with grace.
Teachers, show grace with your kids.
Leaders, show grace with the staff.

Lead with grace on Mondays, & all other days.

Watch what follows.

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

@KathyPerret Coaches are great at squashing the misconception that we have to stick to a boring curriculum script. I feel like especially in math, I have had a coach this year that is pushing me to be creative and and make lessons more fun and engaging for the students. #MUedTech #educoach

[Kelly Towne @KellyTowne7]

@KathyPerret Q3: I think the most effective strategy is making sure to establish respect, boundaries and acceptance from day 1. The classroom culture has to be built and solid in order to foster creativity and innovative thinking. #MUedTech #educoach