Ann Volpentesta

"When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary." - Fred Rogers

[Ann Volpentesta @socialwork308]

Teachers like like kids, but we have to say it to them and show them. They are kids, not mind readers.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

My daughter had talked for several years about how much she loved her 5th grade teacher.

When I finally asked her what she liked about that teacher, this was her response: “She liked US!”

So simple… yet so profound. Kids gravitate to the teachers that like them.

[TED-Ed @TED_ED]

A traumatic childhood isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. It can impact your brain, your immune system, and even your DNA: https://t.co/uYJCUcLtuZ

[Ann Volpentesta @socialwork308]

This is some MVP stuff right here y’all. #WhiteSox

[Brené Brown @BreneBrown]

There is no authenticity without boundaries. This is tough for those of us who were raised to believe that being liked and keeping people comfortable are more important than our own self-worth. My mantra in those moments: Choose discomfort over resentment. https://t.co/x9qqH4G4lf

[Chicago White Sox @whitesox]

The Chicago White Sox and All-Star right-handed pitcher Lance Lynn have agreed to terms on a two-year, $38-million contract extension, which includes a club option for the 2024 season.

[Tahman Bradley @tahmanbradley]

Do the folks at ESPN know about the Chicago White Sox?

41-24, 1st place in AL Central.

Maybe show them on Sunday Night Baseball?

[Ann Volpentesta @socialwork308]

Seeing the #MyNameIs trend on Twitter and it is a beautiful response to thoughtless behavior. I thought I would just drop this here because some grown adults can't seem to respect another person's ethnicity and/or race. We must do better. THE CHILDREN ARE WATCHING!

[Anpu @AnpuLondon]

An educational resource I made for respecting ethnic names. I thought I’d create a shareable resource so that it can help people and empower.

[Ann Volpentesta @socialwork308]

Let's give each other permission to not be our best as long as we try our best. ❤️

[Ann Volpentesta @socialwork308]

We have underestimated this younger generation for a long time. They will change the world and I support them!

[Truss Leadership @trussleadership]

To my white educators: Today, you’re posting about social justice, buying antiracist books, following brown folks, and temp changing your profile pictures. (thread)

Here’s what I need you to do tomorrow:

[Ann Volpentesta @socialwork308]

Genius!

[Dr Aisha Ahmad @ProfAishaAhmad]

Academic peeps: I've lived through many disasters. Here is my advice on "productivity". First, play the long game. Your peers who are trying to work as normal right now are going to burn out fast. They're doomed. Make a plan with a longer vision. /1

[Ann Volpentesta @socialwork308]

Thanks to all the administrators, teachers, nurses, related service personnel, custodial staff, TAs and others who are busting it to keep our students learning during this unprecedented situation. #ilschoolsstepup #sd308

[Ann Volpentesta @socialwork308]

A little downtime during testing week. The engagement was amazing Bednarcik 7th graders getting it done! #Beavidinaction7

[Ann Volpentesta @socialwork308]

“...when classes are going well, the student brain activity synchronizes with the teacher’s brain activity. In good times and bad, good teachers and good students co-regulate each other.
SEL is not an add on curriculum, it’s how we do school.”
#buildbednarcik

[Yummy Math @Yummymath]

So true! It's all about the relationships. https://t.co/kkmrj0wKe8 #teaching #learning