Education is not teacher centered or even student centered, but it is relationship centered. Teachers thrive w/ positive admin relationships & students thrive w/ positive teacher relationships. Relationships drive education.
"Success does not happen by accident but by habit. We have to be intentional in our interactions, not only with others but ourselves."
4 Ways To Not Let Others Dim Your Light https://t.co/wD8ruf3G1I
Went back to the basics with some of our new teachers during PLC today. Inspired by @S_Gwartney building blocks PD. Even secondary teachers can benefit from manipulatives! #iteachtoo
I struggled for a long time in my classroom to understand why Ss couldn’t understand an assignment I gave them. Scaffolding these “high level” ideas has saved so much frustration for both myself and Ss. Ts, self reflection is key to improving your Ss learning.
3 Truths About Leadership:
1. Leadership isn’t about gaining power. It’s about empowering others.
2. Great leaders succeed because they bring out the greatness in others.
3. You don’t have to be great to serve but you have to serve to be a great leader.
"Being positive does not mean ignoring the negative. Being positive means overcoming the negative. There is a big difference between the two." Marc and Angel
Something Personal, Professional, and Profound - (Email #87) https://t.co/Izcrv2Q3h2
Tomorrow Ss get to do 1 of my favorite projects. They are putting Justine Moritz on trial for the murder of William Frankenstein. Ss will work in groups to create an argument (persuasive essay) & present to the class. Check it out https://t.co/S5xwMCFmXQ @TLRedRaiders#iteachtoo
Independent reading is not about a level; it’s not about a certain number of minutes. Independent reading is that reading we do that helps us develop independent thoughts - not thoughts directed by anyone else.
Introducing novels is my favorite part of teaching English. Immersing the students through YouTube ASMR videos & reading Robert Walton’s letters to introduce Frankenstein. Sometimes keeping it simple is best #iteachtoo#EnglishClass@TLRedRaiders
Hey @TLRedRaiders VR goggles are a great way to bring learning to life, and we just happen to have a class set!! Get with @ashtenordmandy to check them out #1stTeachChat