Julie Barbash

2nd grade teacher at Martin Elementary School in Manchester, CT 📝📚🍎 AND future school leader 👏🏻

[Deonna Smith @msdeonnasmith]

Remember, the ability to mute the news or distance yourself from current events is a PRIVILEGE.

[Julie Barbash @TheBarbashShow]

Narwhal and Jelly loveeeee waffles ❤️🧇😍 #BookCharacaterDressUp #MartinMustangsRead @mpspride @MPS_Martin

[Julie Barbash @TheBarbashShow]

We love a good PJ day 🤗 @mpspride @MPS_Martin

[Julie Barbash @TheBarbashShow]

Who knew PJ Day and Twin Day were one in the same 👏🏻👏🏻 @MPS_Martin @mpspride

[Julie Barbash @TheBarbashShow]

3rd graders at @MPS_Martin got to enjoy a Virtual Author Visit with Andrea Beaty!!! She is the author of Ada Twist, Scientist and other Questioneers! We also got a sneak peak of the new Netflix Series all about these friends! @mpspride #MartinMustangsRead #scientists #engineers

[Kenneasha @Kenneasha1]

It’s not enough to do equity nope 👎  If equity is all about meeting the individual needs of all of the learners in the classroom, then equity can’t solely be something that you do. It must, emphatically, be who you are 🙌🏽💯.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Teachers are more motivated when their administration supports them, values them, and encourages them.

Guess when students are more motivated.

[Julie Barbash @TheBarbashShow]

Proud of these kids 🎉👏🏻👏🏻 @mpspride

[Little League @LittleLeague]

Ticket punched! Connecticut’s Manchester Little League is coming to Williamsport and will play for the New England Region Championship on Saturday! #LLWS

[Sandra @sandragiraldo05]

Love this reminder from @casas_jimmy!!

[Deonna Smith @msdeonnasmith]

The thing is programs like this exist to sustain inequity not end it.

[Julie Barbash @TheBarbashShow]

Fishbowl #1 brought so many reflective comments to the forefront! “Equity work can’t be ‘taboo’ or ‘bad’ topics of conversations in schools” - @Ash03091808 #absolutely We as educators need to define why this work is important! #edlr5402

[Nikki Kupec @CNKupec]

“The work is one conversation at a time” Thank you @larrydlewis2424 #edlr5402

[Julie Barbash @TheBarbashShow]

Don’t shy away from work revolving equity - no matter where you feel you are on the journey. Just remind yourselves this work is important for current and future students and continue to work. Always #forthekids #EDLR5402

[Julie Barbash @TheBarbashShow]

In thinking about the upcoming school year, I can’t help but feel an excitement for getting back with the kids but also having this new perspective as a school leader. What are you excited to be a part of in an administrative role?! #EDLR5402

[Tiffany Bardos @BardosTiffany]

Diversity is as diverse as the word implies. Let’s remind ourselves not to to forget all it’s different forms in education. And be humble enough to listen when we have overlooked a difference and do the work to advocate for all our students and staff. #EDLR5402

[Deonna Smith @msdeonnasmith]

That’s actually a solid approach 👀

[Julie Barbash @TheBarbashShow]

“Vulnerability shows strength with people you trust” @DrMarionWilson I so appreciate this!!! #edlr5402

[Julie Barbash @TheBarbashShow]

Remember when having difficult conversations, especially about race and equity, as educators you can ground that conversation in data and evidence, lines of questioning, and the benefits for children #edlr5402

[Julie Barbash @TheBarbashShow]

Four Agreements: 1) stay engaged 2) speak your truth 3) experience discomfort 4) expect and accept non-closure

#3 is huge - “why can’t you be uncomfortable?” - thank you for posing this question Dr. Wilson! #edlr5402 #getuncomfortable

[Kris Arons @AronsKristine]

I just can’t stop thinking about this sentence from @mscipteaches7th reflection “A culture and climate of inquiry is one that will be open to making mistakes, learning from challenges, and as I recently learned…will help turn breakdowns into breakthroughs” 🙌🏼 #edlr5402