Matt Aquilina

Explicit/Direct Instruction Educator
Teaching the value of relationships & students wellbeing in the classroom.

Wellness & Belonging Advocate. ACEL22 Presenter

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

It's good to be back! 18 month break from work social media. Big changes in my pro life since then and I'm excited to be back. What a way to re-engage today! The amazing @PamelaSnow2 @DrLSHammond @ehanford @tserry2504 in Sydney today. Thank you @latrobe & @SOTLAus

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

@NathanielRSwain Sounds amazing! I'm in Canberra. Very keen!

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

For leaders in any profession or field: Allow the people you are in charge of to share their talents and give them a chance to achieve in any way as often as possible. @acelaustralia

Being a leader is HARD, Being ready to lead but not given the opportunity is HARDER #ACEL

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

Amazing Job! What a treat it was to not only present my story and represent @ceacg but also hear some amazing voices in Education. Can't wait to see what comes next @acelaustralia #RelationshipsMatter #NC22 #ACEL

[ACEL @acelaustralia]

ACEL’s National Conference held at the Hilton, Sydney last week, turned out to be a vibrant, engaging and stimulating three-days of learning, networking and fun. View the highlights here https://t.co/OhvJA0QWgg #ACEL #NC22

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

Much reflection still happening a week after @acelaustralia Conf.

Teachers No.1 focus/priority should be to constantly advocate for their students. Leaders No.1 focus/priority should be to advocate for their teachers so they have the best chance to do just that

#NC22 #ACEL

[TCEA @TCEA]

Do you have morning meetings to start your day? If so, use these ideas to help build in #SEL.

https://t.co/2u0rE7frVp via @Pathwy2Success
#teaching #edutwitter

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

Amazing @acelaustralia National Conference @amyjccuddy @leecrockett @adam_voigt @loukaparry So engaging and I felt privileged to share my story & current work with the "3 Types of respect for students" #NC22 #ACEL
If you wish to discuss more or connect:
https://t.co/jTUnVW5FER

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

@loukaparry @acelaustralia @Paul_Kidson @BrionyScott So true @loukaparry 🙏

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

@mlobrien1 Thanks @mlobrien1 it was a pleasure to share my story and experiences. Hope I have the opportunity to reach some more educators and facilitate this important discussion. #NC22 #ACER #relationshipsmatter

[Mary-Lou O'Brien 🗯️ @mlobrien1]

Raw and honest story from @mattaqua Respect and fear runs out, but TLC will always be there.
Trust, love, care!
#NC22 #hope

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

An absolutely unbelievable honour to speak as part of our panel @acelaustralia Conference. So happy that were given the chance to share our stories of hope. Thank you @Paul_Kidson @BrionyScott and the amazing students who shared their voice #NC22 #ACER

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

@traceyezard @BrionyScott @mattaquilino825 Thanks for the support @traceyezard remember it's @mattaqua 😉

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

An amazing @acelaustralia Key Note from @amyjccuddy so many of our "wins" with students come from the idea of Trust. The best way to earn a student's respect is from TLC (Trust, Love and Care) #acel2022 #NC22 #relationshipsMatter

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

Day 2 and gosh it's going to be a great one nation conference. Very excited for the key note @amyjccuddy this morning and can't wait to present with my panel in the afternoon. #ACEL #NC22

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

A perfect early morning run and so excited that the @acelaustralia National conference kicks off today. Can't wait to hear from amazing people and absolutely buzzing about presenting with my panel on Thursday afternoon #NC22

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

1 Week to go! Feels surreal being a panelist at @acelaustralia National Conference. I feel honoured to be representing @ceacg and I am so excited to share my journey & experience in our amazing schools & how we can all continue to give our Students HOPE & OPPURTUNITY #NC22 #ACEL

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

My challenging Student: "Mr. A, I liked that you trusted me to do that, even though sometimes your trust is misplaced I like that you trust me." 😂

Me: "Mate, My job is to trust you each day. Your job is to earn that trust each day". @acelaustralia
#RelationshipsMatter #NC22

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

@Brad1968 @ellis_patrick Some amazing looking spaces. Nice work At. Mary's!

[TCEA @TCEA]

Strategies to Help Students Focus

via 📸 WholeHearted School Counseling
https://t.co/Ysv2rVjgNZ
#SEL #skillbuilding #edutwitter

[Matt Aquilina @mattaqua]

@adam_voigt What a show! I love every minute of it, so many lol moments #CobraKaiSeason5 #Quiet!