Tarver Bechtel

I’m just really passionate about mountains, social justice and public education. Literacy for all!

[Tarver Bechtel @msbechtel]

THIS CAST THOUGH! 6 weeks until they get to put on an amazing performance of High School Musical, Jr. @SSCMSStallions

[Barbara Truluck, Ed.S., NCC, NCSC @Barbara_Truluck]

So proud of our Principal Lisa Jackson for being named CSCA Administrator of the Year! Thank you for your continued support of school counseling programs! We love our @PalmerMiddle Principal! 💙 @CCSDCounseling @CobbSchools #TogetherwithPurpose

[Palmer Middle School @PalmerMiddle]

Getting excited to celebrate our AVID students ⁦@PalmerMiddle⁩ !

[Erica Fox, Ed.D @EricaFox_EdD]

Parents, if your kids were f2f they'd spend the 1st week building community, & learning routines/procedures/expectations. Virtual learning will be no different! Please be patient this week. Academics will start soon. The establishment of community and expectations is vital.

[Tarver Bechtel @msbechtel]

Almost a month into preplanning @PalmerMiddle and time is flying by. Thankful for incredibly supportive colleagues and admin that have made me feel welcome and safe as I start my journey in @CobbSchools!

[Dawn Kasal Finley(she/her) 🖤 @kasal_finley]

Processing today: I took 2 fully online APSI courses this summer. Here are my takeaways as it relates to being a "student" in an online class.

1. Do not make students turn on their cameras
There were times I was eating & turned off my camera only to be asked to turn it back on

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

First year teaching is always the toughest. Mainly because they are trying to survive the unplanned/unexpected/unknown. This year will in essence be like the first year for seasoned veterans,administrators & all staff. So let’s remember:
Relationships
Grace
Patience
Love

[Tarver Bechtel @msbechtel]

@AaronAvera @MsScienceLife1 Right?! I hope so. 🤞🏼

[Tarver Bechtel @msbechtel]

@AaronAvera @MsScienceLife1 There’s no date associated with Cobbs reopening plan in the emails I got. Just the different phases for when they eventually do.

[Tarver Bechtel @msbechtel]

“There is no other business like a classroom” - Supt. Ragsdale @CobbSchools

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

As the new year begins, Remember it isn’t a contest. There are no awards & not a competition. Everyone is trying to survive the best they can. Guilt shouldn’t be part of it. Instead, have each other’s back and support each other like a winning team.

[Dr. Mike Looney (Official Acct) @FCSSuptLooney]

Awesome tool

[Cobb County Schools @CobbSchools]

As we prepare for the first day of school, our teachers remain committed to one goal: student success.

For updates and information visit: https://t.co/tay9aGlara

[Alan Gratz @AlanGratz]

Hey y'all! Want kids to be able to get back to school in the fall? Want to go see movies in a theater again? Visit a library? A bookstore? Go out to eat? WEAR A MASK! If 80% of Americans would just wear a mask, COVID-19 infections would plummet! Who's with me? 😷 #KidlitForMasks

[Dr. Mike Looney (Official Acct) @FCSSuptLooney]

PSA: To be brutally honest, we need everyone to act now. We're seeing a significant rise in cases and that has to change for us to go back to face-to-face instruction Please practice social distancing and wear a face covering now. We REALLY want to see our kiddos on August 10th.

[Tarver Bechtel @msbechtel]

@Ms_Reiman Aw love these memories!!!

[Dwayne Reed @TeachMrReed]

If you teach Black kids, it is your responsibility to spark conversations with them (and your colleagues) about race. If you don’t teach Black kids, it is your responsibility to spark conversations with your students (and your colleagues) about race. Discomfort is no excuse.

[Truss Leadership @trussleadership]

To my white educators: Today, you’re posting about social justice, buying antiracist books, following brown folks, and temp changing your profile pictures. (thread)

Here’s what I need you to do tomorrow:

[Aaron Avera, Ed.D. @AaronAvera]

We must do better. #BlackLivesMatter

[Tarver Bechtel @msbechtel]

@PD_JacksonATL I am! I’m going to Cobb County to be a little closer to home.

[Tarver Bechtel @msbechtel]

All the feels as I pack up my room today. I think I’m going to miss only having 3 walls 😭