Elizabeth Westlund

6th Grade Special Education Co-Teacher
#cridgepride

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

Friends, food and fun at the Wolves game today! #cridgepride

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

We heart math ❤️ @MrsJoudeh #cridgepride

[Mrs. Geyer @mrsgeyer_ela]

Hey, nice shirts 6th graders! 😆 Love seeing the school spirit! #cridgepride

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

@mrsgeyer_ela 😂

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

Impressed by the performances this morning! #cridgepride

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

So proud of our Homeroom of the Month! They have obviously been showing great character! @MsMelone #cridgepride

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

Rock Paper Scissors relay races to begin math today! #cridgepride

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

@MrsBazian @MrsJoudeh Well deserved!!

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

Thanks to my ELA class and @mrsgeyer_ela and @MrsJoudeh for helping surprise me with a baby shower celebration today!

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

@MrsJoudeh @ProdigyGame Much more exciting than March Madness!

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

A6 Having a positive attitude about math (even if they struggled) is so helpful! Lead by example- share with students when and how they are using math to increase engagement. Converse with students and have them explain and teach what they are learning! #iledchat #cridgepride

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

A5 Students love "shopping" to find best prices using unit rate. Food and recipes are a great way to incorporate multiplying and dividing fractions. MARS tasks provide engaging, real-life math situations to present #ILEdChat #cridgepride

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

A4 Many students believe that if they have struggled with math in the past, that they always will. Instilling a mindset that students can persevere and utilize resources to succeed is key. @MrsJoudeh does a great job of promoting positive math attitudes #ILEdChat #cridgepride

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

A2 Math instruction has changed drastically since I was in school. I did very well because I was great at memorization. Today math is more based in problem-solving, trying different ways of thinking and utilizing critical thinking skills. #ILEdChat #cridgepride

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

A1 My favorite area of math is algebra. I love the problem solving and logic involved. Finding different ways to solve a problem is always enjoyable too #ILEdChat #cridgepride

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

My name is Liz Westlund and I am a 6th grade special education teacher in Chicago Ridge District 127.5. I am fortunate that I always enjoyed math. The best math teacher for me was my dad who could explain even the hardest math in a way I would understand! #ILEdChat #cridgepride

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

Students engaged and focused on their math escape rooms #cridgepride @MrsJoudeh

[Mrs. Geyer @mrsgeyer_ela]

6th graders had fun celebrating a successful 2nd trimester with an ice cream social! Keep up the great work! A special thanks to the PTA for sponsoring our reward day! 😁#cridgepride

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

Visiting Sue at the Field Museum today! #cridgepride

[Elizabeth Westlund @mrswestlund]

Fun with makerspaces today in Library! @finleylibrary #Cridgepride