Margarita Mendez

International educator and leader, passionate about play. 🇨🇴🇪🇸🇭🇰🇧🇭

[edutopia @edutopia]

A critical period of brain development happens during early childhood. It provides the perfect time to:
Encourage a love of learning 🧡
Focus on breadth instead of depth 🎯
Pay attention to emotional intelligence 🙌
...and more.👇
https://t.co/KOcDSdNfqF

[Jim Knight 🇺🇦 @jimknight99]

"Every time you make a change or a change is made for you, you become automatically de-skilled."

Enjoy the weekend by catching up on ep50 where @MichaelFullan1 discusses the relationship between expertise & context. Please like & follow on Apple & Spotify https://t.co/2Lq162IQDd

[Margarita Mendez @marmen52]

@Abby4221 and @ranevews check this out.

[Toddle @toddle_edu]

#SchoolLeadersBootcamp 2023 is your ultimate opportunity to join a global community of school leaders and unleash your leadership potential. Network, learn, & get inspired by ideas that you can translate into action. Learn more and register at https://t.co/njhdLLolj3

#FreeEvent

[Adam Hill @AdamHillEDU]

Love these posters from @toddle_edu! In my experience, play is valued in the early years but painfully undervalued higher up school. These are great reminders that all kids need playful, creative, hands-on experiences. Download all ten here: https://t.co/8gewIwksjf

[Fran Prolman @drfranny1]

Yes!

[Abby Kasky @Abby4221]

The ordinary moments in the classroom are where the magic happens. Teaching others how to capitalize on those moments and build a curiosity-driven classroom with learners at the center #reggioinspired #letthemplay #inquiry #teachersteachingteachers

[Faiza Martin @literacylala]

This was an absolute joy! I am honoured to be collaborating and growing ideas with the incredible #earlyyears and educators @TheASDoha So much energy and dedication felt through the screen! @EKC_Literacy #EKC

[Megan Kuemmerlin (she/her) @megankuemmerlin]

In our November Connection of #SheLeads the one and only @ISSPauline will share her expertise on recruitment and transitioning into leadership roles. Register here: https://t.co/SxtV4LvOXR #SheLeadsedu

[Margarita Mendez @marmen52]

Learning about the three truths for the future of learning with Julie Sterns in Abu Dhabi! @JulieHStern

[Margarita Mendez @marmen52]

@AviancaEuropa Confiar en Avianca es imposible. Hace dos meses que perdieron mi maleta en dos aeropuertos distintos. Increíble! Reclamas, nadie responde, nadie te ayuda solo te dan largas. Avianca es lo único que te detiene de viajar con seguridad y tranquilidad.

[Margarita Mendez @marmen52]

@ISSCommunity @JISofficial @DLovelin Congratulations Dave! Good luck in your new adventure!

[Margarita Mendez @marmen52]

@Abby4221 Let’s do it! It fits in well with our PLC’s

[Margarita Mendez @marmen52]

@teamsquarepeg @beckycarlzon @EstherOConnor5 @gemjamreid @kathsoweni @NancyinLux1 @AndrewBeitsch @jonnyspowart @SeanPYPParis @mareewhiteley @RaeSnape @RajLadva @nickyclements71 This made me think of how being okay with saying: “I don’t know, let’s figure it out together”, helps shape relationships. Showing competence and vulnerability.

[Margarita Mendez @marmen52]

@thinkchat2020 Joyful, meaningful, creative, supportive of children's development

[Margarita Mendez @marmen52]

How much power do we hand over to our students in their identity journeys? Powerful learnings from @DanielWickner @toddle_edu

[Julie Stern @JulieHStern]

Grading policies, dress codes, teacher-centered instruction, obsession with 'data', oh my! What practices are actually getting in the way of our goals as teachers?
https://t.co/PzBmJfx6hm

[Margarita Mendez @marmen52]

Enjoying great practical advice on Attitudes + Rituals to embed inquiry into leadership. Thanks @toddle_edu @inquiryfive

[Margarita Mendez @marmen52]

The importance of revisiting our values. Thank you for the reminder! @kjinquiry

[Margarita Mendez @marmen52]

@beckycarlzon I'm from Colombia! He will love it. Zona Cafetera is my favorite area, Cartagena on the coast and Parque Tayrona. Like everywhere in the world be cautious, not carry expensive things around, and if possible ask locals where to go and where not to go in a city.

[Amy Foley (she/her) @foley_amy]

It's been a while since I wrote a blog post... this one helped me process my thoughts around advocating for #genderequity and representation. Shoutouts to @AleashaMorris @LaneDebra @cullenkim https://t.co/T1cgjUwS1t