Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed.

nerdy on all levels!

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

@ButtonwillowUSD @AVID4College You are doing some phenomenal things!

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

@ButtonwillowUSD @SmallSchoolDA What a great way to honor her!

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

@AdmmomH Thank you! You should know that your leadership and support have played an integral role in my continued movement forward!

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

After 17 years of commitment to the students, families, and staff of my current district, I am finally moving onward and upward. I have found 2 positions where my knowledge and talent will be utilized in a way that sets my soul on fire!
#edchat #teachermentor

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

Last 2 weeks of school. My scholars keep pushing! Integrating skills into content learning provides scholars real world application practice with skills normally taught and assessed in isolation. #edchat #education #scholars #ESL #scaffolding

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

@HansTullmann You are amazing!

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

Great exercise to remember your "why"! Often we get so bogged down with the politics behind what we do, we forget...

https://t.co/4j8utLbcOh

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

@DrBradJohnson I'm unsure many district leaders are dealing with it either.

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

@TechWithBecky @NewhallSD @teacher2teacher @teachbetterteam @GlobalGEG @GEG_SoCal These are fantastic!

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

How do you lead?

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

I have never understood why some admin would not do all they can for their staff. The ones who do will tell you that at the end of the day it benefits them to have a staff that feels validated, appreciated, and motivated.

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

Any North Carolina educators out there wanting to share the teaching climate? #NorthCarolina #nceducators #teachersofnc

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

It’s not words that show teachers they’re appreciated. It’s respect, value, giving them a voice/ input, treating them professionally, & giving them the support they need to be successful. Help maximize their talents and strengths. Increasing their value is Appreciation.

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

Exploring new avenues for utilizing my skills as a seasoned educator, curriculum specialist, and instructional leader outside of education. Any insights? #transitioningteacher #teacherleader #edutwitter

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

Making connections with scholars is most definitely my forte. I am a huge believer in the power of connections, mutual respect, and shared trust. The success my scholars achieve is immeasurable when they feel safe, heard, and loved. How are you connecting with your scholars?

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

There are no BAD kids!
#MaslowBeforeBloom

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

It's about building capacity. It's about building confidence. It's about empowering those you lead.

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

So often Ts focus on the deficits. It is time to raise the bar! #eld #esl #buldingscholars

[Dr. Carol Salva @DrCarolSalva]

Go higher!
Gaps close more quickly when we raise the bar ⤴️
👏👏👏Thanks @BrownWarrens!

[Academic mindset @AcademicMindset]

Teaching priorities in order during Covid-19:

🔹 Compassion, empathy, relationships
🔹Mindset development & strengthening
🔹Purpose-building & creating connections between content & passions
🔹Involving & building community
🔹Content/standards
🔹 Testing/evaluation

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

This holds true for both children and adults. #growthmindset #restorativepractices #gritandgrace #leadership #resilience

[Carmelita Velasquez, M.Ed. @teachercarm79]

The power of a positive and personal message home...

[Dwayne Reed @TeachMrReed]

Short, @ClassDojo / text messages being sent home to parents/caregivers:

“Happy Friday! It’s been such a pleasure having _______ in our class. This week they (something positive) and I’ve also seen growth in ______. Thank you for partnering with me in their success!”