Courtney Tucker

TCNJ Alum| Special Educator at SERES| NCAE PK-5 Director| Lover of Christ| Champion of all things Equity-related| Mrs. Tucker| She/Her| 2 Timothy 1:7

[Courtney Tucker @mrscltucker]

@WCPSSProfLearn Such a great training! I’m going to miss you all this Friday!

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@SERaleighES @CentralWCPSS @cherylfenner1 Congratulations, Mrs. Smelter! SOOO deserving!!! 🎉🙌🏽👏🏽

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@peacock_adds I had A LOT to say to my computer screen. She really tried though. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[Courtney Tucker @mrscltucker]

I love starting my Wednesday mornings off with @BTWPodcastChat and all the gems they drop into my life! @jen_hawkins4 and @PhilEchols had me furiously typing into my phone this morning with this topic of crucial conversations! ❤️ #BTWPodcastChat

[Beginning Teacher Wednesdays Podcast @BTWPodcastChat]

Episode 5 is here! Join @jen_hawkins4 as she sits down with @PhilEchols to talk about having tough conversations during our first years in education! #BTWPodcastChat

[Courtney Tucker @mrscltucker]

@GuptonTeaches I just said the same thing! 😂

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A6: Emotions and behavior need to be taught just like we teach academics. However, before teachers can TEACH SEL, we must first understand SEL for ourselves. #BTWPodcastchat

[Beginning Teacher Wednesdays Podcast @BTWPodcastChat]

Q6: What was your one "gem" or big take away from the episode with @EMercedLearning? #BTWPodcastChat

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A5: Some of my friends are having a difficult time meeting expectations around muting and using the chat feature appropriately. Currently reteaching the skill in context and reviewing expectations each day. #BTWPodcastchat

[Beginning Teacher Wednesdays Podcast @BTWPodcastChat]

Q5: It is important to remember that students do not have a "behavior problem" but a "lack of skills." What is one skill that you are seeing that you are seeing students needing support with in the virtual setting and how do you plan to teach/support that skill? #BTWPodcastChat

[Courtney Tucker @mrscltucker]

A4: Padlet & Google Jamboard allowed Ss to help create our norms and expectations this year. As we go along and see something isn’t working, we have a discussion as to how to fix it. #BTWPodcastchat

[Beginning Teacher Wednesdays Podcast @BTWPodcastChat]

Q4: It is important not setting all the norms & protocols for students, but allowing them to have voice in creating these systems. How are you giving students the opportunity to use their voice when it comes to norms & expectations in the virtual setting? #BTWPodcastChat

[Courtney Tucker @mrscltucker]

A3: We use the Zones of Regulation curriculum so my Ss are learning to use colors to identify their emotions and then we name them from there. They’re also equipped with break cards to let me know when they need a break (option to talk after). #BTWPodcastChat

[Beginning Teacher Wednesdays Podcast @BTWPodcastChat]

Q3: @EMercedLearning discusses the importance of giving students the space to express themselves and their emotions, as long as they are not preventing the learning of those around them. How are you giving students flexibility to express their emotions this year? #BTWPODCASTCHAT

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A2: I will NEVER forget the day in 1st grade that I got my name written on the board. I was 7. I keep it positive and mimic real life (we have conversations about our behavior) in Rm 2220. #BTWPodcastChat

[Beginning Teacher Wednesdays Podcast @BTWPodcastChat]

Q2: In this episode, we dig into our fears of "the notebook" and "desks of shame." How did the classroom management systems you experienced as a student impact the culture you have created in your classroom? #BTWPodcastChat

[Courtney Tucker @mrscltucker]

A1: Classroom management is just that, managing behavior. Classroom culture is about how your classroom “feels”.

[Beginning Teacher Wednesdays Podcast @BTWPodcastChat]

Q1: @jen_hawkins4 and @EMercedLearning discuss their thoughts on using having "classroom culture" vs "classroom management." What do you feel is the main difference between the two? #BTWPodcastChat #DitchTheClips

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@BTWPodcastChat Courtney Tucker, Elementary Special Ed CCR, 9th yr in education #BTWPodcastChat

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@HoldenHeroes

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@yafavcapricorn Lol! Sorry baby! I won’t do it again!

[Courtney Tucker @mrscltucker]

A dear friend and fellow teacher sent this to me yesterday. I figured this was a great to start off Friday Eve!

[Courtney Tucker @mrscltucker]

@jen_hawkins4 and @BTWPodcastChat never let me down! Today’s episode with @EMercedLearning reminded me that teaching behavior & SEL is just as important as (if not more than) teaching academics and dropped great gems about classroom culture! #lifelonglearner #BTWPodcastChat

[Beginning Teacher Wednesdays Podcast @BTWPodcastChat]

Episode Four is here! @jen_hawkins4 sits down with @EMercedLearning (creator of #DitchTheClip) to talk about SEL supports in the classroom, classroom culture and how best practices can transfer into the virtual setting. #BTWPODCASTCHAT

[Courtney Tucker @mrscltucker]

When your S’s tell you they love a lesson/concept you were sure was going to be painful... 😍 #whyiteach #teachingwin #myheartisfull @SERaleighES

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I may or may not be on my couch clapping and talking to the @WCPSS School Board meeting like I’m in church. @JMartin4Schools and @HeagartyWCBOE are speaking LIFE tonight!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[Courtney Tucker @mrscltucker]

Needed this reminder! ❤️

[Jen Hodshon @jen_hodshon]

A friendly, Monday reminder that you can only control so much.

Take a deep breath. Release you shoulders. List 3 things you can control and tackle them.

[Courtney Tucker @mrscltucker]

@MsDHedge That and “drink some water and try going to the bathroom”.