Ana Jones

Married to my best friend❤️

[Ana Jones @mej5518]

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:12 NIV

[Fixing Education @FixingEducation]

Teacher:
Plans a great hands-on, fun lesson!

Student:
Slept for 2 hours the night prior because they’re addicted to TikTok.

Admin:
Comes in and notices uninterested, tired student and comments ‘’What do you think you can do for that student to make them more interested?” 🤨

[Shane Pruitt @shane_pruitt78]

What to do when your kids aren’t walking with Jesus:

1. Pray without ceasing.
2. Remember that God loves them even more than you do.
3. Don’t compromise your faith, but also don’t argue about it.
4. Don’t burn a bridge, so they have a path back.
5. Point to Jesus when possible.

[SageOnTheStage @sage_stage]

Teacher burnout in 2023. You give a lesson, maybe 5 students are engaged. The rest have their heads down, are staring at their phones, or just do not care about getting an education. Admin tells you the lesson isnt good enough, then gives you 20 other things to do. Repeat forever

[SageOnTheStage @sage_stage]

Student fails 6th grade science

Gets moved to 7th grade science anyway

Student fails 7th grade science

Gets moved to 8th grade science anyway.

Student fails 8th grade science

Gets moved into my class

Student has a 0%

"What can you do to help the student be successful? "

[Mrs. K @MelK_Edu]

To whom it may concern:
If teachers everywhere are sounding alarms about one specific literacy program and it’s lack of alignment to the “Science of Reading” best we listen to them, the experts, now instead of allowing non-experts to force the use of such programs w fidelity

[Georgia Southern Football @GSAthletics_FB]

Game won.

#HailSouthern

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

Be the difference for THAT kid. THAT kid can’t read, falls asleep in class, forgets his homework, is always hungry, and says he hates school. THAT kid needs you the most. You can help change THAT kid's life trajectory.

Thanks for caring because I was THAT kid 40 years ago!

I’ve dedicated my life to help THAT kid!
#maslowbeforebloom

Join the “Maslow Before Bloom” group:
https://t.co/i2rhBgHO8G

[Ana Jones @mej5518]

@GameSlushPile @SarahisCensored @OliLondonTV Thankfully mine has never gotten that severe, but my mom was definitely where my ED stemmed from.

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

What Is A Ruckus?
My secretary called and said there was a ruckus in the front hallway. I was really excited to see what was going on. I wanted to know what a ruckus was. I learned that a ruckus was a small boy I hadn’t net yet. The ruckus was ripping our bulletin board off the wall, knocking over a table and cursing.

He turned around & said, “What the F--- are you looking at?” He continued, “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” I responded with, “You seem to be upset. What do you need? How can I help?” He moved a step closer to me and said, “Are you deaf, too? I just said you’re fat, bald, and stupid.”

My response was, “I heard you just fine. Now I really can tell you are upset. What do you need? How can I help you?” He started crying while re-stating for the 3rd time (in case I missed the other two times), “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” He then said, “I hate this stupid school; I don’t know why I’m here. I don’t know where my mom is. I hate my foster family.“

He reached his arms out. I asked if he needed a hug and he nodded. I then asked if he wanted to go to my office. He nodded. I let him know that “Dr. P” is here if he needs anything. He sat at my table and put his head down.

He looked me in the eyes and said, “Dr. P, I’m very sorry for everything that I did. I just miss my mom.” I responded by telling him that I appreciate his apology and that I accept it. He then said, “I am also really sorry for calling you those mean things. I didn’t mean it.”

We brainstormed some ideas of what he could do in the future if he was having a tough day. He suggested that he could ask to get a drink, ask for help, or just put his head down. I let him know that these are great strategies. I added that he could always ask to see the counselor or me.

We then discussed how he could be on the lookout for signs that he was getting upset, frustrated, angry, or agitated. He said that he sometimes started to clinch his fists and his breathing changed. I told him that those were good signs and that the body often gives us signs that we are starting to get upset. We both agreed that it was so important to listen to our bodies.

He asked if he could get his backpack and coat. I thought that was an unusual request for 10 a.m. I asked him why he would need his backpack and coat. He replied, “Because I’m going to get suspended like I did at my last school.” I let him know that there may be another plan. He scrunched his face and looked puzzled.

I asked, “How do you think you could fix what you did this morning?” He thought about it for a minute or so and responded with, “I can pick-up what I threw and fix anything that I broke.” I let him know that this seemed like a good plan. He picked up the items that he threw and helped put the bulletin board back on the wall.

I went over the plan for the next time and we made sure he knew what to do in case he got upset, frustrated, angry or agitated again. I said, “Since we’ve agreed on the plan, let’s shake on it to make it official.” He reached out his hand and shook mine. I let him know that he could go back to class. He picked up his bookbag and his jacket and started off to his class. I called his teacher to let him know that he was on his way. His teacher was so happy to welcome him back to class. I never had another problem with him.

A teacher stopped by later that day. She couldn’t understand why he wasn’t suspended. “He called you fat, bald, and stupid.” My response was that it never was about me. I then asked the teacher if any of the comments were false. She looked at me like I was crazy. I let her know that I am fat and bald. Those were both true statements. I also argued that stupid is a relative term. She didn’t like my answer.

How do you deal with colleagues who are fixed mindset, focused on punitive methods or who believe that alternatives to suspensions equate to being soft on discipline?

From the book “Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics”
(https://t.co/IsFQnYpsnh)

[Ana Jones @mej5518]

Just remembered that I won’t be at @MichaelBuble tonight and got sad again

[Ana Jones @mej5518]

I’ve been working on stuff to get my classroom ready for an hour and a half. I shut my computer off and remembered more stuff I need to do.

[Ana Jones @mej5518]

I want a Dr. Pepper Zero, but it’s 10:00 and I go back to work tomorrow 😂

[Ana Jones @mej5518]

Goal this school year:
Take more pics

[Ana Jones @mej5518]

Trying to distract myself is NOT working. Ugh! Feelings SUCK!

[Claire Chewning @clairechewning]

No amount of positive affirmations are going to help you feel more at ease around food if you aren’t eating enough. Restriction (intentional or not) leads to eating experiences that feel disconnected & out of control. You can’t think yourself full…your body needs food 🍔🍏🧀🌯

[Ana Jones @mej5518]

@Abby_Confident Those people are who every teacher needs in their life! My para is the same and I couldn’t do life without her!

[Ana Jones @mej5518]

@hayleyturnerr_ Accurate. No self care quite like Target.

[Ana Jones @mej5518]

Things I need to do before I go back to work:
- eye doctor
- haircut
- chiropractor

Things I will do:
- probably none

[Ana Jones @mej5518]

Am I the only one who will only ever see Mark as Elijah Mikaelson?
#VirginRiver

[Ana Jones @mej5518]

Having friends that encourage you to take a bath and watch a Christmas movie when you’re sad is the best!