Sara Kennedy

Mom of 2 boys, 6th grade teacher at #DPS61, #ISU masters student

[Sara Kennedy @skenne4]

Jello Earthquake #STEAM @DPS61Decatur #SouthShores #SuperStars #6thGrade

[Sara Kennedy @skenne4]

@JeffDase @DPS61Decatur We loved having you visit! Thanks!

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@SuptDPS61 I made that!! I’m glad you like it!

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First day in the books. I hope all you other teachers out there you started school today had a great day also! #exhaustedbuthopeful #teacherlife

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I would love to have this for my classroom. #EveryoneMatters #TeacherLife https://t.co/646jwTjOgD

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Starting working on my room today. The Cooking Corner is ready for new Busy Bees!! #Excited #ComingFall2019

[Sara Kennedy @skenne4]

@teacher2teacher Dear first year teacher: You are not alone. Don’t be afraid to ask for help! #teacherlife #teachershelpingteachers

[Sara Kennedy @skenne4]

@PreK33 @KidsDeserveIt When we first became Traima Informed we read The Boy Who was Raised as a Dog by Bruce Perry and Maia Szalavitz. It’s haunting but really hits the nail on the head!

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@KidsDeserveIt Right now I’m getting my masters from ISU and the majority of my learning comes from that. Before then I learned from other teachers and PLC’s. #KidsDeserveIt

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@KidsDeserveIt Constantly looking for new and improved techniques, uses of technology, etc. that will aid in student learning. #KidsDeserveIt

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@KidsDeserveIt Just make sure the kids are successful and engaged and I know I’m doing my job. #KidsDeserveIt

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@KidsDeserveIt A1: I’m getting my masters and run a food bank for the kids at my school who depend on school breakfasts and lunches. When I’m not doing that I’m being a mom and a wife. #NoAppsNeeded #KidsDeserveIt

[Sara Kennedy @skenne4]

#DPSLife #SuperStarsServe #KidsDeserveIt I love seeing the smiling kids when we drop food off from our student run food bank. 💙💛

[Sara Kennedy @skenne4]

@RaeHughart @MrNunesteach @Rdene915 @ritaplatt @rosenelsonwest @RuckerMelanie @RyanGeivet @SELearningEDU @ShannonOliveir1 @tori__garrett @tyarnold18 @VNixon1988 I hate that I missed this. It’s been a busy week. Thanks for including me. I look forward to reading through the tweets.

[Sara Kennedy @skenne4]

@ReggieRedbird 👍🏼

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

When kids push your buttons:

1. Stop & listen.
2. Acknowledge what they say.
3. Agree (is or might be true?).
4. Defer (to a later time).
5. Walk away (kid gets last word).

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

[Sara Kennedy @skenne4]

@Joshua__Stamper Thank you all. I’m just learning the benefits of Twitter for #PLN purposes. Please follow me and send me any names you think would be great for a 6th grade teacher in a Trauma Informed low income school.

[Sara Kennedy @skenne4]

@Joshua__Stamper I do a daily morning circle to “get rid of” the baggage from home and get ready for learning. After that, I use circles and conferences as needed throughout the day. I’ve also been known to do yoga after lunch to help refocus. #MasteryChat

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@Mrs_Sihvonen @Joshua__Stamper @MrAustinA2 Since starting RP, our suspensions have gone down 90% in 2 years. The 10% are major infractions, such as destroying school property. It allows for a much more enjoyable environment when kids know where not just sending them away. #MasteryChat

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@Joshua__Stamper We do a Think Sheet. Students go to a buddy room for 10 min to think about what they did and what they could have done better. When they return we talk about accountability and the effect of their actions. #MasteryChat