Katie Hollenberg

Speech-Language Pathologist for the Independence School District

[Randall Elementary @RandallBearsISD]

We are so proud of Barlin! She is the fastest girl in Independence!

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@MrsLaurenMalone @Miss_MastersISD @randallreads @mskpruitt @MsShawverISD @KittyKatt628 @CoachTeevan @misstimmerman4 @MissBriles @wbroughton3 @MissCurran5 @Donnellgiggles @mrsdowling_isd @MrsDowneyMusic @MrsEnsign_4th @leahfitz3 @sarahgriffinart I think teaching students about emotions when they are calm is absolutely essential. Helping them understand how and why they're feeling a certain way is very empowering, and can help resolve the issue much quicker. #BearsDeserveIt

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@MrsLaurenMalone @MissBriles @wbroughton3 @MissCurran5 @Donnellgiggles @mrsdowling_isd @MrsDowneyMusic @MrsEnsign_4th @leahfitz3 @sarahgriffinart @Donnellgiggles I love your Mindful Mantras!! I think they would be great to use at the beginning of speech therapy sessions!

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@MrsLaurenMalone @MissBriles @wbroughton3 @MissCurran5 @Donnellgiggles @mrsdowling_isd @MrsDowneyMusic @MrsEnsign_4th @leahfitz3 @sarahgriffinart I think it's really important to remember not to take things that our students say personally. We know that they have lots of other obstacles outside of school, and usually their frustration that seems directed at us actually has other roots. #BearsDeserveIt

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@MrsLaurenMalone @Donnellgiggles @MrsWilliamsISD @MrsWatkinsISD @Miss_MastersISD @MsShawverISD @KittyKatt628 @MissBriles @wbroughton3 @mrsdowling_isd @MrsEnsign_4th Something to Implement: I think it can be tough for other students to not respond or interact when one of their peers is upset. I want to encourage them to continue with the activity or lesson, and know that the behavior will be addressed at the right time. #BearsDeserveIt

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@MrsLaurenMalone @Donnellgiggles @MrsWilliamsISD @MrsWatkinsISD @Miss_MastersISD @MsShawverISD @KittyKatt628 @MissBriles @wbroughton3 @mrsdowling_isd @MrsEnsign_4th An Ineffective Response: Enforcing a consequence right away. It's important to address the concern later and hold the student accountable for their actions, but not until they're ready to process through the situation with you.

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@MrsLaurenMalone @Donnellgiggles @MrsWilliamsISD @MrsWatkinsISD @Miss_MastersISD @MsShawverISD @KittyKatt628 @MissBriles @wbroughton3 @mrsdowling_isd @MrsEnsign_4th An Ah-Ha Moment: That your students need time to calm down before they're ready to talk, and that addressing the issue right away will just escalate the problem. We need that as adults, so it's important to remember that with our kids especially. #BearsDeserveIt

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@RandallBears Q6: Bali, so I can tour the John Hardy design studio and eat lunch outdoors with the workers!! #BearsDeserveIt

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@RandallBears Q5: We share our good news on the microphone every week! (As if I need anything to amplify my voice....) #BearsDeserveIt

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@RandallBears Q4: Car rider and lunch duty give me lots of opportunities to interact with students I don't work with in my classroom. It's a great way to get to know them personally!! #BearsDeserveit

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@RandallBears Q3: Last year the District provided me with an interactive projector table in my classroom. I've created online lessons for my language groups, and it really made a difference in student engagement!! #BearsDeserveIt

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@RandallBears Q2: Creating a Google Hangout for all the SLP's in the District!! #BearsDeserveIt

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@RandallBears Q1: I've wanted to try Speedy Speech first thing in the morning with some of my kindergarten students, so that they start every day practicing their sounds! #BearsDeserveIt

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@RandallBears Katie Hollenberg, Speech Therapist!! The highlight of my week has been meeting new Functional Skills students at Blackburn!! #BearsDeserveIt

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@CoachTeevan @RandallBears I'd like to believe I could win American Idol if singing in my car on the way to work counted. But it's probably best no one else has to witness that.

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@RandallBears Q4: I'd love to implement "speedy speech" first thing in the morning for a quick check-in with all of my students working on their sounds. #BearsDeserveIt

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@RandallBears Q3: Cake....But I'd get rid of all three for a pound of Sour Patch Kids. #BearsDeserveIt

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@RandallBears Q2: Next year I hope to incorporate the Expanding Expression Tool in all of my language groups to increase descriptive, meaningful use of curriculum vocabulary! #BearsDeserveIt

[Katie Hollenberg @speechasaurus]

@RandallBears Q1: My favorite learning experience this year was having an amazing student teacher, and watching how her confidence grew as she worked with our students!

[Dr. Ian Carle @ian_carle]

Breaking out with Randall teachers using @breakoutEDU boxes!