Stephanie Ruddick

5/6 Teacher Downtown School, Des Moines

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

Played virtual hide and seek with my kids for morning meeting and closing circle(because they loved it so much) Their laughs, smiles, and overall joy is what I needed! #distancelearning2020

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

Never thought I’d say this-Virtual Learning Day 1 was successful! I feel like my positive attitude towards it was 1 of the contributing factors of success. #manifestingsuccess #firstdayofschool2020

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

I do love that my not so “techy” teammates are becoming more comfortable with technology through this virtual learning experience. Let’s hope it sticks! #distancelearning2020

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

Teacher Mental Health is going to be huge this year. I refuse to stress and get worked up over things that aren’t in my zone of control or influence. #TeacherStrong

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

I never thought I’d have to relearn how to use a light switch when entering a room yet here I am...if you’re around me and I turn my phone flashlight on instead of the light switch just ignore me #derecho2020

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

Does anybody else reach a people quota each week and once you reach it you just peace out from society?

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

Day 6 of Derecho induced no power. I had to take a mental break from cleaning up trees to spend the day snuggling with my dogs. I’m not sorry about it. #derecho2020

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

I find wayy too much enjoyment out of cleaning out my fridge every week. #oddlysatisfying

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

Emotionally I have been coping better than I thought..Until I started creating an end of the year slideshow 😭

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

I just realized I’m married to the person who goes to a party with 20-25 year olds (we are the outliers) and talks mowers....#GravelyMowers

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

@ELeducation professional development by the fire? What a Monday morning! @DMPS_TeachLearn @DMschools

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

Things that break my heart every time- during a small group session today on of my K’s say “Mrs. Ruddick, I really miss school. I really miss our class. When can we go back to our class? I miss you, like a lot” #DistanceTeaching #TeacherStrong

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

I never realized how much I took seeing my students in person every day for granted. The hugs, the stories, the community we built, the fun we had. I am thankful that the Team Ruddick bond we had in the classroom shines through virtually! #DistanceTeaching

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

I promise to never complain about going to work on a Monday ever again—I just want to actually go to work. #quarantinesucks #quarantinedteacher #givememyclassroomback

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

My teacher bladder that I have built up is going to be nonexistent when I’m back in the classroom....#drinkallthewater #consistentbathroombreaks

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

When I overhear my husband saying “do you know of any puppies for sale?” 😩😁 yes please

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

@MegankMSEd @TrailblzingAbby We currently have a “rodent sighting” notebook in the work room so the pest guys can see what’s been happening. It’s disgusting!

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

Call me crazy but pinning stuff for the new house is 10x more fun than pinning stuff for a wedding. #movingonup #totheeastside

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

@TrailblzingAbby @MegankMSEd Now I want to find out what our current count is!

[Stephanie Ruddick @steph_hubka]

Is it weird that I really want to start a book club with other adult women?? Read a book, meet one a month for wine and a solid discussion of it? Yeah. I thought so..