Ms. Polanco

K-2 Special Education teacher at Howell Road Elementary 🩷

[Ms. Polanco @LearnwithMs_P]

Kicked off Family Week with The gift of Words, read by Dr. Radice. This beautiful story inspired our students to spread kindness through words. #VS13UFSD #HappeningatHowell @VS13UFSD @HowellRoadVS13

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Thank you to our first Mystery Reader of the school year. The kids were so excited to Meet Pete & you! 😊 #HappeningatHowell #VS13 @HowellRoadVS13 @VS13UFSD

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Lucky to be their teacher this summer 💜 #ESY #ValleyStream13 @VS13UFSD

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Q5: I hope to continue to learn about different apps that can be used in the classroom to enhance student learning and understanding. #MCtechsavvy2

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Q4: Technology enhances project-based learning by giving students the opportunity to explore different topics with a variety of resources. PBL is also beneficial for students as it encourages collaboration and is more student centered than teacher-led. #MCtechsavvy2

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Q3: In my ideal classroom, technology would be teacher & kid friendly. Students navigate different resources to enhance engagement and understanding. Additionally, the use of technology in the classroom would lead to exploration and collaboration between students. #MCtechsavvy2

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Q2: Google Slides has been impactful in the way we think because it helps us stay organized & co-plan. We can provide multi-modal instruction by embedding videos, visuals, & guided practice with animations. Also, monitor progress & understanding of a taught concept. #MCtechsavvy2

[Ms. Polanco @LearnwithMs_P]

Q1: A collaboration tool I have successfully used with students and colleagues is Google Slides. My co-teacher and I love planning through Google slides as they are interactive and allow us to plan, modify and adapt instruction to our learners’ needs. #MCtechsavvy2

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Hi! My name is Yamile Polanco. I am a fifth year teacher at VS13. I was a paraprofessional for the first five years of my career in the DOE. In September, I’ll be going into my 5th year of teaching K-2 SC at my school. I am passionate about teaching and learning. #MCtechsavvy2

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having a blast on Field Day with the sweetest kids & best co-teacher there is!🩷 #GoPinkTeam #HappeningatHowell #VS13 @MelissaGresser @HowellRoadVS13 @VS13UFSD

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So proud of our Student Council Representatives & third grade stars for presenting at the Board of Ed meeting last night. #TheFutureIsBright @VS13UFSD @HowellRoadVS13

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We are grateful for our sweethearts 💖 #AffirmationHearts #YouAreImportant #YouAreLoved #YouMatter @MelissaGresser @VS13UFSD @HowellRoadVS13

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Thank you to our principal @fhuplosky for today’s Gift of Reading. Our third graders enjoyed listening to “The Snowy Day,” by Ezra Jack Keats. We hope you enjoy the bookmarks our students made for you! & thank you to @LorraineMRadice for bringing the gift of reading to VS13!

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Thank you @CindyGervasi for today’s Gift of Reading. The boys and girls (& teachers) really enjoyed listening to Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner! @VS13UFSD

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Q5: Some trends in educational technology I believe are important are learning how to use AI to create effective and engaging lessons, as well as using collaborative learning online resources such as Kahoot. #brandyourclassroom

[Ms. Polanco @LearnwithMs_P]

Q4: As a teacher, I embrace social media by taking pictures of student work, experiences, and notes. I take pride in sharing the work we do and the relationships we build in our classroom. #brandyourclassroom

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Q3: When it comes to technology, my co-teacher and I collaborate by adding all materials used in class to our Google Classroom. This allows students and families to have access to resources at all times. Google Classroom also gives families a glimpse of our day. #brandyourclass

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Q2: AI can be used to adapt the curriculum, modify lessons, implement interventions, and create engaging enrichment activities for students. #brandyourclassroom

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Q1: If I had a digital tattoo, it would have pictures of student written notes, people I love, and memorable experiences. #brandyourclass

[Ms. Polanco @LearnwithMs_P]

Hi, my name is Yamile Polanco. Most people call me Yami, and my students know me as Ms. Polanco or Ms. P. This is my eighth year in education, and my third year teaching third grade ICT in Valley Stream 13. #brandyourclass