Kris Cotton

Proud Principal of Scarborough, life learner, wife and mom of two

[Kris Cotton @KrisCotton9]

My little boy is now a HS Senior! How time flies! I’m so proud of him!@KrisCotton9

[Antonian @ACPHighSchool]

Antonian Apache Senior Spotlight: Andrew Cotton

Andrew plans to attend Texas Tech University in the fall.

Andrew says, "Antonian means a second home to me and means another house of God, where I get to practice my faith and share it with others.”

[Kris Cotton @KrisCotton9]

Awesome connections!@ScarboroughNISD

[Kris Cotton @KrisCotton9]

@ashleyhann4 #cnepawsup

What an engaging way to learn and have fun at the same time! Problem solving in action.

[Kris Cotton @KrisCotton9]

NEF’s Apple Annie and friends visited Diana Castro’s third grade class @NISDCNE to award them with $1,000+ for hands on science materials. Congratulations!! #CNEpawsup

[DR. TOM LOUD @loudlearning]

You Did Not Choose Your:
🖍️ Students
🖍️ Their Parents
🖍️ Co-workers
🖍️ Schools Leadership
🖍️ Lack of resources

Yet,You Can Always Choose to be:
✏️ Kind
✏️ Collaborative
✏️ Serving
✏️ Positive
✏️ Coachable
✏️ Hard working
✏️ The Best Version of U!

#edchat

[Kris Cotton @KrisCotton9]

@loudlearning @adrianag62 Very true!!! #CNEpawsup

[Kris Cotton @KrisCotton9]

@ashleyhann4 Kids love to write on the desk, so what a great educational way to engage them in science!

[Kris Cotton @KrisCotton9]

#PBISshowcase #cnepawsup
Inspired by innovative PBIS ideas from schools in NISD and Southside ISD.

[Kris Cotton @KrisCotton9]

#CNEpawsup
Data drives the differentiation! https://t.co/JQfsPK24zl

[Mallory @MalloryDiehl]

@KrisCotton9 Our daily Guided Reading instruction must be differentiated and data informed.

[Kris Cotton @KrisCotton9]

#CNEpawsup
Both guided reading at students’ levels and small groups focused on skills are very valuable in our diverse classrooms! https://t.co/BjXCO79hRx

[Jazmine Ruiz @MsRuizCNE]

@KrisCotton9 There is a difference between guided reading and small group instruction. Guided reading brings the text to the student’s level. #CNEPawsUp

[Kris Cotton @KrisCotton9]

Both guided reading at students’ levels and small groups focused on skills are very valuable in our diverse classrooms! https://t.co/BjXCO79hRx

[Kris Cotton @KrisCotton9]

#CNEpawsup
Student accountability is key! https://t.co/LECAHFLx8L

[Caitlin Davis @caitlindnisd]

Students need to be held more accountable for independent work during station time and stations need to reinforce skills taught! #CNEpawsup

[Kris Cotton @KrisCotton9]

Both guided reading at students’ levels and small groups focused on skills are very valuable in our diverse classrooms! https://t.co/BjXCO79hRx

[Jazmine Ruiz @MsRuizCNE]

@KrisCotton9 There is a difference between guided reading and small group instruction. Guided reading brings the text to the student’s level. #CNEPawsUp

[Kris Cotton @KrisCotton9]

#CNEpawsup
Please write your reflection/take away from today’s faculty discussion on the guided reading framework.
Thank you for sharing!

[Kris Cotton @KrisCotton9]

@TynansClass Great comparison! Students need to feel empowered to open the door to their own opportunities. #NISDedchat

[Kris Cotton @KrisCotton9]

@shanalynhansen @Adamwelcome A new book to buy!

[Kris Cotton @KrisCotton9]

Ready for a great chat! #nisdedchat

[Justin Tarte @justintarte]

We can’t make the mistake of using grades to try & teach kids about responsibility, time management & compliance. Grades need to be about academic learning. #edchat #sblchat