Nathan Elliott

Director of Professional Development with #TheCatalystApproach

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

Lisa Tourville earned her #CatalystDemoTeacher recertification today! She exemplifies what it means to continually learn, grow, and implement strategies that help students. Way to go!! #TheCatalystApproach @mrvv_coyotes

[Clay Cook @DrClayCook]

When a student struggles it is important to shift the question from:
"What is wrong with the student or what does the student have that I can name/label?"
to
"What is missing from the environment that the student needs from us that we have control over to implement?"

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

Oxbow Creek Elementary has a brand new sparkly #CatalystDemoTeacher! Candy Jones has completed this adventure through lots of changes including 2 schools and 4 different roles, all while maintaining her commitment to learning, growth, and high implementation! Way to go Candy!!

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

A huge congratulations to the ambitious Emily Kurtz, student teacher at Oxbow Creek Elementary, for earning not one but two certifications in the same day! These accomplishments reflect so much learning, practice, and teamwork with Kathy. Way to go Emily!! #TheCatalystApproach

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

A big day for Lori Hansen at @ramseyeagle: She’s the newest #CatalystDemoTeacher! What a joyful, enthusiastic learning environment she has created for her students. Way to go!

[Jacki Brickman (she/her) @JackiBrickman]

A dysregulated adult cannot support a dyregulated child. #RegulateYourself

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

Another inspiring teacher has earned #CatalystDemoTeacher certification! Holly, your commitment to deeply understanding and utilizing Catalyst skills makes such a difference in your classroom. We are proud to partner with you in this process! #TheCatalystApproach @mrvv_coyotes

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

Congratulations to Kathy Dvorak at Oxbow Creek Elementary for earning #CatalystDemoTeacher recertification! Students in your classroom thrive as a result of your kind, caring, and joyful demeanor! #TheCatalystApproach @MissyMonsonEDU

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

A huge congratulations to this dynamic duo of an admin team for keeping their classroom skills polished and earning #CatalystDemoTeacher recertification today! Way to go @AmyReedEDU and @esuedbeck! #TheCatalystApproach

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

Oh yeahhh! Pillager High School’s own Jamie Prax earned recertification as a #CatalystDemoTeacher yesterday! Way to go Jamie! #TheCatalystApproach @JackiBrickman

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

More #CatalystDemoTeachers to celebrate at Pillager—Whole Group for Adam and Small Group for Wendy! These two have worked so hard to be conscious of how each skill they use benefits students. Their commitment is inspiring!! #TheCatalystApproach @PrideHusky

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

Double celebration for Alice Foran at Pillager: She earned small group demonstration certification right before the pandemic and earned recertification today! Congratulations to a teacher who is always looking for the next way to grow! @4Nfirsties @PrideHusky

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

Brenda from Pillager Elementary’s office does occasional laps to deliver notes instead of calling into the classrooms, which minimizes disruptions and increases the time students spend focused on learning! #TheCatalystApproach @PrideHusky

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

So exciting to celebrate Katelyn Limberg’s recertification as a #CatalystDemoTeacher! You modeled for your students what it means to be a continuous learner! Way to go! #TheCatalystApproach @mark_principal

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

Way to go Stacy for earning your whole group demo recertification! You and your paras have created so much independence for EVERY kindergartner by being so in sync! #TheCatalystApproach #CatalystDemoTeacher @MrsMadsen05

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

So inspiring to watch these educators in action. Their passion, energy, and joy are contagious! Congratulations Jackie, Andrew, and Julie! #TheCatalystApproach #CatalystDemoTeachers @MrSkirka @MsDanielowski

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

Congrats to these ambitious teacher leaders who earned Demo Recertification! A highlight is the kindergartner who said “I love you” when Mrs. Stein asked for questions about the independent work 🤣. #TheCatalystApproach @AHEvergreen #CatalystDemoTeachers @cmeyer0629

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

Andover has a brand new sparkly Catalyst Demonstration Teacher! To earn every benchmark, she studied, practiced, and received feedback to continually refine and grow her skills. Way to go Bridgette Megears! (@BMegears)! #TheCatalystApproach #CatalystDemoTeacher @mrvv_coyotes

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

These two inspiring educators from Pillager earned recertification as #CatalystDemoTescher today! Way to go Wendy Hall and Melissa Bouc! #TheCatalystApproach @PrideHusky

[Nathan Elliott @ntelliott]

Way to go Heather Ravndal for earning recertification as a demonstration teacher! Your leadership in the classroom creates so much joy, compassion, and community for students to thrive! #TheCataylstApproach #CatalystDemoTeacher @sheparddeb @AmyRappEDU