Samantha Henderson

Wife • Dog Mom • Assistant Principal • M. Ed • Lifelong Learner

[Robert Kaplinsky @robertkaplinsky]

Watch a student respond to "List the dimensions of a rectangle with a perimeter of 24 units." Read more here on why:
https://t.co/7Lk8uTHH0k #MTBoS

[Danielle Pizzolato @mrspizzolato]

"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." #outdoored #snowfall #teamwork #gowo

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

When I talk about doing away with standardized tests, one push back from NON educators is how do you hold teachers accountable. Well Gates foundation https://t.co/gs73tcZL55. spent 700 millions dollars only to find out standardized test do NOT reflect teacher effectiveness.

[Greg Tang @gregtangmath]

Getting ready to teach fractions? Be sure to check out our free game, SATISFRACTION! Kids can learn to identify, simplify, compare, and calculate fractions. Great for whole class, small groups & independent practice! https://t.co/LNTjBYuRte

[Student Achievement Partners @learnwithSAP]

How do we ease students back into academics after a break or long weekend? Check out this post to learn how one teacher implements Minimum Mondays: https://t.co/Sj7vXUIKry #edchat #mindfulness #teacherchat

[edutopia @edutopia]

New research on how kids best learn letter-sound pairings! Hint: Get ’em up and moving! 😄

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

"Thank you for being KEY to our school's success!"

By adding handwritten notes to these keys, leader @BarbaraGruener builds a culture of gratitude.

https://t.co/SjhcuJM76Y

[Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher]

By ending classes intentionally, you can "add extra oomph" into your lesson, says educator @finleyt.

Give one of his 22 finishers a try:

https://t.co/0ayvoCx8xw

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

Leaders, consider sharing this with math teachers and coaches who want to support student dialogue!

(Via instructional leader @MrsBrooksPUSD) #MTBoS #ITeachMath

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

Each of the rectangles on this grid is an opportunity for a teacher to sign their name and learn from a fellow educator!

(Peer-to-peer collaborative staff learning wall via P @KaitlinCurran2)

[TCEA @TCEA]

It's a fresh Monday! Dream BIG and grab those opportunities!

📸Unknown #mondaymorning #teacherlife #edchat

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

A few of my core admin beliefs:

🍏 Please don’t apologize, I trust you.

🍏 Love kids first, teach them second.

🍏 If you need to be absent, be absent. We will make it work.

🍏 Wear what makes you happy.

🍏 Drive safely. 🙃

[Steve Ventura @smventura]

How should school leaders spend their time? Promoting and participating in teacher learning has an effect size of 0.84. #edleaders #edchat #LeadershipDevelopment @VisibleLearning @ASCD #collectivegreatness #achievementteams #studentcenteredleadership

[Donyall D. Dickey Ed.D. @DonyallD]

We are so happy to announce the official release of my latest professional book, “Mitigating Curricular Chaos.” — It’s for teachers, teacher leaders, school & district level administrators interested in finding and reaching your instructional North Star. #educationalepiphany

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

A guide for tutors in your school community who want to build more culturally responsive relationships:

https://t.co/Ct2kBYnUXU

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

"Changing the way I organize and communicate PD! Thanks @brightmorningtm for so many insights in your PD Book!" —Instructional leader @mrshowell24

[Greg Tang @gregtangmath]

Ever tried teaching middle school math to kids who don't know their times tables, can't do mental math, don't know basic factors/multiples, can't reason thru problems, don't have basic, problem-solving strategies? Every one of those skills can be taught using problems like these!

[Samantha Henderson @SamSexton_2]

Sometimes life throws your curve balls, this ones name was Hurricane Ian. It’s the little things that bring rays of sunshine when the sky feels gloomy and unclear. ❤️

[Samantha Henderson @SamSexton_2]

My first Color Fun Run was a blast! Thank you Westgate PTA for organizing such a special experience for our students and to all the families that participated and volunteered! @my_pcs

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

3 common practices of principals leading for math equity, via leader @Amipsong:

https://t.co/1MZilxSPkX