Caitlyn

Graduate Student at Loyola University Maryland
Master of Arts in Teaching (2020) 👩🏼‍🏫🍎
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Washington College (2017)

[Caitlyn @Ms_Kirby_]

Spent the day off helping my teacher friend prepare for her upcoming week at school! @MsLefortinFirst

[Joy Penaso @joylightful]

Wishing all my #ElemSSmethods19 cohort friends a fun and peaceful intro week to fall internships! You guys got it! Thinking of you on this new journey!
@MikeMcCourt7 @paigescott__ @Ms_Kirby_ @utopiaed1 @grace_huck6212 @GracieMAdams @BethanyLRay

[Caitlyn @Ms_Kirby_]

@joylightful I also loved the idea of having students each bring in something from home to decorate the classroom with so that they would feel more comfortable and included. #ElemSSmethods19 #BookSnaps

[Caitlyn @Ms_Kirby_]

@GracieMAdams I will definitely be asking myself these questions as I prepare and decorate my future classroom next year #ElemSSmethods19 #BookSnaps

[Caitlyn @Ms_Kirby_]

Hammond discusses creative morning meeting routines in Chapter 9 of Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain. This is a critical time in the day when students & teachers can focus on creating a positive community atmosphere & foster relationships #ElemSSmethods19 #BookSnaps

[Caitlyn @Ms_Kirby_]

@BethanyLRay I love your quote, "the more you know the more the world can grow"! I really want to incorporate this into my future classroom! #ElemSSmethods19 #BookSnaps

[Caitlyn @Ms_Kirby_]

@utopiaed1 This passage makes me think of the saying, "Life happens outside of your comfort zone". I believe that stepping outside of your comfort zone may be your biggest challenge but it also will the most rewarding. #ElemSSmethods19 #BookSnaps

[Caitlyn @Ms_Kirby_]

@grace_huck6212 I could see myself using the Soda technique in my future classroom as well! #ElemSSmethods19 #BookSnaps

[Caitlyn @Ms_Kirby_]

Bias is human nature so it is extremely important to recognize and reflect on one's personal bias. Let's sharpen our “cultural lens” and be the best culturally responsive teachers we can be! #BookSnaps #ElemSSmethods19 Hammond Ch. 4

[edutopia @edutopia]

“In the classroom, positive relationships are the foundation for learning success. Yet as teachers, we sometimes neglect to take the time to learn about our students as people.” A teacher shares 6 strategies to build better relationships with students.
https://t.co/PYnsvcZ6Pv

[We Are Teachers @WeAreTeachers]

Let's make this school year as positive of an environment as possible. 😊 #wordsmatter #choosekindness #SEL

[Caitlyn @Ms_Kirby_]

This excerpt is from "Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain" by Zaretta Hammond (2014)

[Caitlyn @Ms_Kirby_]

Students flourish when they are in a caring warm environment with positive relationships. I'm keeping this in mind as I begin my student teaching internship in 2 weeks. What are some ways interns can begin fostering relationships with their students? #BookSnaps #ElemSSmethods19