Mike Thomas

Math Specialist, Wattles and Bemis Elementary

[Mayor Ethan Baker @EthanBakerMI]

Great books and conversations at @troyschools Wattles Elementary! #MarchIsReadingMonth #TroyMI #MIRM 📚

[Mike Thomas @teammonsterC2]

I read this and my ❤️ sings… tier 1 isn’t a program or resource. It’s a practice to live by and keep trying. How do we lift the students in front of us every day… by excepting them for exactly who they are and teaching them from where they are, perfectly as them ❤️❤️❤️

[Jason Kennedy | Stop Teaching & Design Learning! @letsquitteachin]

Want to close gaps?
Fix Tier 1.
Want greater achievement?
Fix Tier 1.
Want fewer misbehavior?
Fix Tier 1.
Want more engagement?
Fix Tier 1.
Want higher teacher morale?
Fix Tier 1.
Want authentic learning?
Fix Tier 1.
Want (FILL IN THE BLANK)?
Fix Tier 1.

Is there a theme here?

[Mike Thomas @teammonsterC2]

Yes! It’s wonderful! I love the students response to their own impact ❤️❤️❤️

[Lisa Carruthers @lcarruthers3]

Love this so much!

[Mike Thomas @teammonsterC2]

Courage - Heal - Abundance ❤️

[History Photographed @HistoryInPics]

What 3 words do you see?

[I'm on IG, Threads -@sonjacherrypaul @SonjaCherryPaul]

@TchKimPossible There’s too much of an allegiance to whole class novel teaching. Kids need more time at school to read. More access to books they want to read. And more social experiences connected to reading such as books clubs where they have choice and can read at their own pace.

[Kelly Yang @kellyyanghk]

Woke up to this email 🥺🥺🥺

[Mike Thomas @teammonsterC2]

@clasgarally @UM_Dearborn What a wonderful accomplishment and I know you are such a proud mama! @AudreyAsgarally is so great with students, has had the best mentors in @MrsAlfoldy and you CL, and I cannot wait to see her next chapter as an educator!

[Mike Thomas @teammonsterC2]

@MsPertler @TroyMI_Police We love our @TroyMI_Police ❤️ They continue to go above and beyond to build lifelong bonds with our youngest residents! Also what an amazing way to finish off a wonderful unit! #readerlylife4ever

[Mike Thomas @teammonsterC2]

I just had to say goodbye to the love of my life💔💔💔 Nelly Louise you brought so much love and kindness to our lives. You bravely fought cancer for 2 years. I can’t imagine what life with be like without but I’m so grateful I got to know life with you. Sweet dreams my love ❤️

[Mrs. A. @HamiltonHawksPE]

We seriously have the best @HamiltonTroyPTA ☕️ Thank you so much for the coffee!! 💕

[Jarrett Lerner @Jarrett_Lerner]

This poster of mine is making the rounds online again, so I thought I’d remind you that you can download it for FREE at the Art page of my website: https://t.co/EyZoW0GU4t

I’ve got a bundle of new posters I’ll be adding to that page in the coming weeks. Now go read to some kids!

[The Awakened Teacher @ArleneCasimir]

I give thanks and praise for Brittney Griner’s release from a Russian prison. I am also saddened that a Black woman with a vape pen was detained for 9 months and only released when traded for an arms criminal. The world needs to do better by Black women. #complexity

[Mike Thomas @teammonsterC2]

TY @goetzmaryc for always thinking big & jumping into your personal learning & student learning with your whole heart. It was powerful to see a small group in action! Also I ❤️ that even being a Bridges Early Adopter you wanted to tackle small groups #bemisthinkers @troyschools

[Sara Konja @MrsKonja]

Writers rehearsing their nonfiction topics. #bemisthinkers

[Mrs. Wallace @amymariewallace]

We absolutely love Mr. Craig!!! 💕

[Mike Thomas @teammonsterC2]

@FoakesMs WOW! A huge TY for opening the Friendship Cafe at Bemis! What a treat and what amazing service! Hand-delivered by my very skilled and friendly barista! She even took time out of her busy delivery schedule to pose for a photo with me! @troyschools #bemisthinkers

[Mike Thomas @teammonsterC2]

What an amazing experience, TY @KarlaKdheb for inviting me to be part of problem strings today! It was amazing to see how mathematicians were volunteering to share their thinking and you coaching on the fly ❤️ @troyschools #bridgesinaction #bemisthinkers

[Mary Goetz @goetzmaryc]

Love my student’s use of an open number line to explain the relationship between these numbers during Number Corner today. A picture is worth 100 words! @teammonsterC2 @AlderJulia @BemisThinkers