Nayo Brooks

4th grade Humanities teacher, National Board Certified teacher and lifelong learner!

[Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk]

Perhaps the greatest anti-slavery speech ever uttered is “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July,” by Frederick Douglass, in 1852. I wanted to make the speech more accessible. Here’s a thread with an abridged version of the speech we should reread every #FourthofJuly. 1/

[Cornelius Minor @MisterMinor]

This is so essential.

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

Teachers w few behaviors have the following in common:

1. Provides very little down time.
2. Mingles w kids before class.
3. Asks lots of questions.
4. Rarely gets offended.
5. Switches up teaching styles.

#edchat #thatonekid #tlap #kidsdeserveit #culturize #relentless

[George Couros @gcouros]

Enjoyed this article - "The primary benefit of summer break is not that it gives us time to work on curriculum, lesson planning, or any other chore. The simple truth is that teachers need breaks in order to heal." https://t.co/B5uoNKqggk

[FolioCollaborative @foliocollab]

Goals as questions! Empowers teachers informs professional development planning for a community. @cwhitetech #NAISAC

[Michelle Obama @MichelleObama]

Writing BECOMING has been a deeply personal experience. I talk about my roots and how a girl from the South Side found her voice. I hope my journey inspires readers to find the courage to become whoever they aspire to be. I can't wait to share my story. https://t.co/d7DxEG85NK

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Never lose your "teacher eyes" as an administrator. Even little changes take a lot of time and energy! #slowandsteady

[Ken Shelton @k_shelton]

True and Meaningful Statement!! #onelove #RealTalk

[National Board @NBPTS]

"What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do" lays the foundation for #NBPTS Standards and Board Certification. https://t.co/JZHSDRt6Bl

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

You are someone's reason for coming to school tomorrow. Be who they think you are. #teachergoals

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Treat all students and colleagues kindly. You never know what they are truly going through #kindnessmatters

[Nayo Brooks @OurMsB]

Another @pernilleripp gem! https://t.co/RuPlqCEOig

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

We need to talk about, model, and have discussions about:

-Inclusion
-Acceptance
-Tolerance
-Empathy

*Not everyone gets it at home

[Nayo Brooks @OurMsB]

Huge @lhighfill fan! LOVE her amazing text sets and Hyperdocs! So great to see you @ the GAFE Summit in Mtnview! #edtechteam https://t.co/hMCfkFE8LM

[Lisa Highfill @lhighfill]

Learn through Exploring rather than just lecture- Solar Eclipse Text Set- gr TK-2 https://t.co/hjsQxWAlDY gr3-12 https://t.co/8m46u5zGxr