Melissa Ratzlaff

[Maxwell Leadership @Maxwell_Leaders]

The bottom line in leadership isn’t how far we advance ourselves; it's how far we advance others.

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

So many parents are annoyed/frustrated with me when I ask students to work on pencil grip and letter formation. This is the proof why I’m so passionate about fixing both in my classroom! A must read for every educator and parent! 🥰

[edutopia @edutopia]

In terms of letter recognition and overall reading development, writing letters by hand is better than typing them on a keyboard. https://t.co/zOBbT0Jolx

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

@ms_dunsmore @gotynker Just signed up!! Wahoo!

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

Definitely worth a conversation. I don’t believe there is a right/wrong answer but worth the conversation. Guidelines for new teachers is a must! Too often new teachers get thrown in w/ no guidelines. Even veteran teachers that are new to a school need guidelines for that school

[TeachThought @TeachThought]

How Much Freedom Should A Teacher Have? https://t.co/x4hvARTrs9

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

Another successful field trip to Angel Stadium!! Some favorites were the locker room, press box, and definitely going down on the field!! A new experience this trip was the 1 red seat in… https://t.co/nAFFGKBxuZ

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

Skipper’s back!!!! We are so excited our classroom elf came to visit. He even brought us m&m’s https://t.co/Gs8YGsL6ui

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

We are sure going to miss our friend from Korea!!! Safe travels back home Olivia!! So sad I’m home with the flu and not there to squeeze ya tight! @oakridgeschool https://t.co/rPsttcwotA

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

These second graders, along with their 3rd grade bible friends, are so excited and grateful to be able to donate so much food for the needy this… https://t.co/0mf9WpQ3ak

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

Fun times on Halloween!!! 🎃 👻 #oakridgestrong @oakridgeschool https://t.co/LP0L6XXAZx

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

We had a busy day!!!! Started with Flag Salute (make up from 2 weeks ago and the winds). Peter got Principals award so we rang the bell, and had our first field… https://t.co/mdq89VFmyk

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

Congrats to Peter!!! Principal award!!!! Woot woot!!! @oakridgeschool #oakridgestrong https://t.co/IgSi6RaLbk

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

Great job OLU!!!! We loved our first field trip going to OLU to see the Wizard of Oz!!!! @oakridgeschool #oakridgestrong @weareolu https://t.co/asz0grqtmT

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

First time chaperoning a middle school dance. So fun but so tired!! #oakridgestrong @oakridgeschool https://t.co/eDaEvw1gG9

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

I love when I get pictures of the kids sewing projects being used at home. Great job Sadie making a football dog costume for Halloween in sewing class!!!… https://t.co/b5x0qDW6ik

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

I am just speechless this morning. I knew this was coming but still in aw and completely honored and humble for the kindness of our parents here at Oakridge.… https://t.co/jZDjjGRm0f

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

First Art Masters of the year!!!! Love learning about Native American Art! @oakridgeschool #oakridgestrong https://t.co/9rWfL56s6x

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

And the winners of our first Spelling Bee of second grade are...... 🐝 🐝 🐝Congrats to all the second graders. You all did an amazing job!!! https://t.co/LTgZreAg34

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

What did you do with your time off today due to winds Oakridge?!?? I finally took a day to pamper myself!! #teachersneedtimeofftoo https://t.co/i6XGz5fF5F

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

Started out as a great day!! iPad cart in use so we can all take assessments online #savepaper Then did cool pumpkin paintings with apples and forks as our… https://t.co/GddvkGGahJ

[Melissa Ratzlaff @MsRatzlaff]

Throw back to when I forgot to post dissecting a computer. Walked in to get kids from computers and Coach George had them all taken apart!!! 😳The kids were so… https://t.co/jAzmg71ULi