Mr. Fran Amara

Northwestern Middle School
Principal

[Mr. Fran Amara @PrincipalAmara]

Thank you @rulerapproach !

[RULER @rulerapproach]

Today we celebrate schools like Northwestern Regional Middle School where students, educators, and families use RULER to build and sustain a common language around emotions. #SEL #SELDay @PrincipalAmara @NWR7HIGHLANDER @SEL4USA @UrbanAssembly @marcbrackett

[Maya Angelou @DrMayaAngelou]

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” #MayaAngelou

[Marc Brackett @drmarcbrackett]

It’s been almost a year that we've been in some form of quarantine, alone or w/ family. Our relationships w/ ourselves & others have been tested. Take time to love yourself. You are enough. And then let others know how much you love them. Love will heal us. #happyvalentinesday

[CASEL @caselorg]

"In short, SEL gives young people tools to engage with the world,” says Laura Freveletti of @AllstateFDN in this article about #SEL from @POPSUGAR. Read more: https://t.co/KG3lYxqlws

[Dr. John B. King, Jr. @JohnBKing]

“Caring for Students in the Wake of a Traumatic News Event”-helpful insights for teachers & parents in this challenging moment via ⁦@EvieBlad�� of ⁦@educationweek⁩ https://t.co/ysFfFNpn4d

[Angie Cheatham @AngelynCheatham]

Quote from @marcbrackett is powerful: “What’s important is not to tell people that they shouldn’t be angry or they can’t be fearful. There’s no judgment about the emotion ... What you can try to unpack is the reasons for their feelings and the best way to manage those feelings.”

[FHS River Hawks XC/TF @RiverHawksXCTF]

VERY late to the party on this:

Check out this article from @fhsvoice which spotlights #FHSTF Senior Andrew Van De Mark as he prepares for the upcoming season!

Reporter Sydney Bigelow knocked this one out of the park!

[CASEL @caselorg]

CASEL board member @MarcBrackett, Director of @YaleEmotion, discusses the importance of recognizing and understanding our emotions, a foundation of #SEL.
#SELshoutout to @pureedgeinc for supporting #SELvoices!

[FarmingtonHS @1FarmingtonHS]

Lights on in honor of Coach Jack Phelan. An incredible family man, school leader, coach, colleague, friend and mentor. Sending our most sincere thanks and condolences to the the Phelan family. #OneSchoolOneCommunityOneUs

[FarmingtonHS @1FarmingtonHS]

As our community mourns the sudden loss of our Athletic Director and friend, Jack Phelan, we stand together to support one another. Jack was a humble star in everything that he did. As the best player on the team, he did what great teammates do; he made each one of us better.

[Bill Silva @billsilvaCT]

Such a devastating loss for @1FarmingtonHS and the entire Farmington community...we grieve for Jack’s family and for all of us whose lives were touched by this most special and generous man. RIP my friend.

[Courant HS Sports @CTVarsity]

Jack Phelan, former University of Hartford men’s basketball coach and Farmington athletic director, dies at age 66
https://t.co/3XOAtORvla

[Marc Brackett @drmarcbrackett]

Horacio, my husband & man of color took this photo at a non-violent protest in Harlem yesterday. We must have #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd! I believe deeply that If we teach EVERYONE emotional intelligence, ethics, & history (accurately!) structural racism will end. #BlackLivesMatter

[Mr. Fran Amara @PrincipalAmara]

This is so amazing! Thank you Ava and Kylie for spreading good news and making me smile!

[Mr. Fran Amara @PrincipalAmara]

@ljbh35 @BarkhamstedS @KristenPlocki @FOX61News @NBCConnecticut @WFSBnews This is so amazing! Thank you Ava and Kylie for spreading good news and making me smile!

[NWSFarmingtonCT @NWSFarmingtonCT]

Don’t forget to thank a teacher this week for their incredible efforts! Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4-May 8 #noahwallacerockets

[russellbenjamin @crist_russ]

#BeTheLight

[@YaleEmotion @YaleEmotion]

Tune in tonight at 6pm EDT to hear @marcbrackett talk about #COVID19's silent symptoms with @jeweljk & actor ​@mishacollins. Join us on https://t.co/gxBiHa3NNH. #LiveFromSanQuarantine @Yale @YaleCSC

[Jewel @jeweljk]

TODAY on #LiveFromSanQuarantine joining me is actor @mishacollins (yes, from @cw_spn) who has an incredible story on overcoming adversity & psychologist/founder of Yale’s Center for EI, @marcbrackett for MUSIC, stories + #mentalhealth convo - 3pm PT on https://t.co/EuJhfWCmht