Samantha Redinger

4th Grade Teacher at Thornton Elementary. Lifelong learner, chips and salsa lover, dog mom 🐶.

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

@MsFriedlander I’m so proud of you!!

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

@KBledsoeKinder Yes!! No way will I rob my students of something beneficial going on next door!

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

A6: it’s all about being vulnerable and sharing ideas as well as asking for help. Just like how doctors do rounds together, we learn from each other. #nisdedchat

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

@rhodesraptor Thankful I married one!! He creates so much for me to use to review data.

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

A5: I think all we need is a shared vision for why we’re doing what we’re doing and to know what we’re trying to accomplish. Open minds with a common goal can achieve so much. #nisdedchat

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

YES!! 🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Cristela Rodriguez @crayonsandheels]

A4: I feel like there also needs to be changes made to the gradebook to reflect our change in philosophy. Possibly standard based? #nisdedchat

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

@MsVyverman Yes! We talked about less assessments on Fridays. It’s too easy to forget about them and move on to the next thing!

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

A4: Talk about the assessment. Gather data and USE the data to drive instruction. We need to make sure our assessment “rules&guidelines” match what’s best for kids. Do zeros in the grade book do that? #nisdedchat

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

@misskaitiesmith Yes!! It’s painful the first few times you do it, but now I love pointing out when I make a mistake! I tell kiddos I’m human too and I just learned from a mistake! Gotta be vulnerable.

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

@MsAMiddleton Aw I miss you! You’re always so open to new ideas and collaboration. That creates such a good environment for growth 🤗

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

A3: Making sure our actions back our mission. Is it really best for our kids? How so? We have to have those tough, honest conversations daily. #nisdedchat

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

@MsFriedlander It makes me feel like we’re doing our job right when the students are happier to see growth in their data than getting a simple “good job” with a sticker. Intrinsic motivation is everything!!

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

@misskaitiesmith LOVE the power of “YET” 💗

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

A2: I love when students can think about their thinking. They see a baseline data point and watch it grow. That data from assessment provides hope! #nisdedchat

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

@bullockteach3 It’s so nice that we don’t have to stress about ALL TEKS.. Just our promise standards. That’s helped my team focus in!

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

A1: Our team is using common assessments to form interventions for all OUR kiddos. They are flexible groups based on evidence. #nisdedchat

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

Samantha Redinger 4th grade teacher at Thornton Elementary! #nisdedchat

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

Maps of who we are to remind us what to write about later. 📝✏️ @nisdelemelar #thisisnorthside #thisisthornton Also can we all just appreciate sleep and sushi?!🤗😍

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

@MsAMiddleton We had our first flashlight Friday, too! :) Love how excited they get to read!!

[Samantha Redinger @mrs_redinger]

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