Shari Mensink

Special Services Supervisor, Owatonna Public Schools; advocate; wife; mother; friend

[Lee Ann Jung, PhD @leeannjung]

🌟 If we go to all of the trouble to create an accommodation for a student who has an IEP, let's just give that to everyone. It's not harder and supports learning for everyone. Bonus: we can use it over and over to help all. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #UDL #TeacherTwitter

[Simon Sinek @simonsinek]

The greatest contribution of a leader is to make others leaders.

[Callum Stephen (He/Him) @AutisticCallum_]

Many autistic people are told that they have social anxiety, but what they really have is a rational and legitimate fear of being treated badly by others, who may neglect their needs or judge them for their differences - both of which have happened to them a million times before.

[Shari Mensink @sharimensink]

@anfinson_pam @AlbertLeaSchool Congrats to you Pam!

[Shane Safir @ShaneSafir]

The purpose of leadership is to listen, inspire, hold space for others to make meaning, model excellent pedagogy, and build a culture of transformation. There is no hammer in this picture. It's about slowing down, really seeing/hearing people, & moving with humility + integrity.

[Luke Bryan @lukebryan]

RT if you’d buy this Christmas album. #AmericanIdol

[Lee Ann Jung, PhD @leeannjung]

Homework help is not intervention. Our special educators have so much more to offer than this. #LeadInclusion #Globalsped #edchat

[Thomas Guskey @tguskey]

A not-so-subtle reminder about true educators!

[Lee Ann Jung, PhD @leeannjung]

➡️ So many "special accommodations" for students with IEPs have the potential to help all students. Let's open those doors for everyone through universal design for learning. #LeadInclusion #globaled #inclusion #udlchat #udl #globalsped

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

I used to assume I was a good teacher because I knew what I was talking about, I enjoyed what I was talking about, and I was a good talker. The problem was that I thought teaching was mostly about talking (i.e., transmitting information), so I did way too much of it.

[Lee Ann Jung, PhD @leeannjung]

A more formal assessment does not necessarily mean greater assessment validity. Oftentimes, informal conversation with a student is our best and most valid assessment. #LeadInclusion #sblchat #atassessment #globaledchat

[Lee Ann Jung, PhD @leeannjung]

Most students with disabilities do not need lower expectations for any skill; they need support, time, and sometimes intervention. But let's keep the bar high! #LeadInclusion #Globalsped #edchat

[Shari Mensink @sharimensink]

@KenColeman Stay True to You

[Shari Mensink @sharimensink]

@bobproctorLIVE Introspective

[Shari Mensink @sharimensink]

"Armor is not rewarded or required." @BreneBrown @AikoBethea What a powerful way to start my morning! Slow down, listen to others' stories of lived experiences, and include data. #diversity #inclusion #vulnerability #empathy #believetheirstories https://t.co/DajwuCZ5Ar

[Lee Ann Jung, PhD @leeannjung]

➡️ So many "special accommodations" for students with IEPs have the potential to help all students. Let's open those doors for everyone through universal design for learning. #LeadInclusion #globaled #inclusion #udlchat #udl #globalsped

[Lee Ann Jung, PhD @leeannjung]

👉 Special education isn't a place. And the expertise of special educators can benefit more than only students with IEPs. Use them as a resource for universal design for all curriculum. 👈 #LeadInclusion #globaled #udl #udlchat #edchat

[Shari Mensink @sharimensink]

This includes "big" kids! 👍