Mel Hamm

Gifted and Enrichment teacher at North Callaway R1 with a strong love for history, cultures, and the written word.

[Mel Hamm @melhamm64]

I have to admit this somewhere. My husband called something to me from the car as I was walking into a store so I turned around AND PULLED MY MASK DOWN to hear him better. Please don’t lose respect for me.

[ConnectEDD @ConnectEDDBooks]

“To demand consistent, adult-level competence of all k-12 students is inappropriate. We have to help students become mature decision-makers and time managers.” @rickwormeli2

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

It would be cool if schools could figure out ways to validate curiosity more than they validate compliance.

[Rae Hughart, M.S. Ed @RaeHughart]

THIS --> If we truly want #school environments where taking chances and being creative are valued, we have to work to create those environments for our staff and students… https://t.co/Poi9HoYTpK via @raymondporten #TeachBetter

[Rick Wormeli @rickwormeli2]

The Intellectual Life of Teachers: https://t.co/6E9PwyQ7yo

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

If we employed a 4.0 GPA grading system but based it on our 100 point numeric system, students who did not submit assignments would be given a negative six.

Our 100 point scale is archaic. Recording a zero on a 100 point scale for a missed assignment makes no educational sense.

[Miss Rowland @MissRowland13]

I just love this.

[Teach Better Team @teachbetterteam]

10 Strategies and Practices That Can Help All Students Overcome Barriers
#kidsdeserveit #iteachtoo #teachertips
https://t.co/YqVuOnhXth

[Daniel Boone Regional Library @dbrl]

MONDAY AT 7 | Radio Theater: A Christmas Carol | hear talented local actors present a live performance of Charles Dickens' classic story "A Christmas Carol."
Ages 5-adult. Please register to get a link for this Zoom event. https://t.co/QHNF8M3EUH

[Daniel Boone Regional Library @dbrl]

Relatable. This is what Friday nights are made for--then sleep in on Saturday. Happy #reading!

[Phyllis Fagell, LCPC @Pfagell]

Prompt kids to think about their core values. In order to follow their conscience, they need confidence in their ability to discern right from wrong. Studies show they're also more likely to be "moral rebels" if they think peers would stand up to bullying. https://t.co/Yv2oFt34Qv

[Katie Powell @Beyond_the_Desk]

Spectrum of Empathy, shared by @desautels_phd and @steph_auditore at #AMLE20

[Mel Hamm @melhamm64]

Love the passion from @ColinESeale for equity and critical thinking! #GAM20

[Brad Latzke @BradLatzke]

"the pauses give schools a very rare and possibly very short window of opportunity to recreate educational institutions."

Meanwhile, schools are furiously busy shoving the square peg (traditional ed) through the round hole (Covid-19 changes).

If not now, when?

[Mel Hamm @melhamm64]

https://t.co/i6GrOVs5ur

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

If they praise you, SHOW UP and DO THE WORK. If they criticize you, SHOW UP and DO THE WORK. If no one even notices you, just SHOW UP and DO THE WORK. Just keep showing up, doing the work, and leading the way.

[Rick Wormeli @rickwormeli2]

7 Strategies Designed to Increase Student Engagement in Synchronous Online Discussions Using Video Conferencing https://t.co/TliXnz2Mw7 via @Catlin_Tucker

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

There’s a lot of talk about protocols. Here’s some protocol for students who are struggling:
- like them
- take an interest in them
- support them
- encourage them
- engage their parents
- be curious about their
experiences

[Laura Amato @PrincipalAmato]

Great advice! #TurnItOff @RaeHughart #SelfCare #TeachersDeserveIt @mradamwelcome