Valerie Verastegui

16 year educator 👩‍🏫 & Mom to a 5th grade teacher
⭐Math Staff Development Teacher/Instructional Coach
🏫Evers ES 🦄

[Valerie Verastegui @VV_math]

#MathRocks end of year celebration done! 😎The kids had a great time and the weather was perfect 🌞 Special shout out to our amazing parents and teachers that helped it all come together! @NISDEvers

[Valerie Verastegui @VV_math]

Thank you sharing! The kids had a blast celebrating!

[Leticia Lizcano @LeticiaLizcano]

Math Rocks Celebration! @NISDEvers

[Valerie Verastegui @VV_math]

Great resource! This will be fun!

[Jeff Gobin @MrGobinTweets]

I’m super excited to share my passion and experience with using the world’s best virtual manipulatives! @brainingcamp

[Valerie Verastegui @VV_math]

@MrGobinTweets @brainingcamp This is awesome Jeff! You are a Rockstar! 😎

[Valerie Verastegui @VV_math]

@darla_salmon So happy to see such great math thinking! 🤓❤

[Valerie Verastegui @VV_math]

What an innovative way to use our interactive digital tools! Way to go Jeff!

[Jeff Gobin @MrGobinTweets]

Check out this @brainingcamp math warm-up template the @NISDSteubing Kinder Team and I created! Here is the code you can enter from the home screen if you're interested: CLCP9YTG.
Here is a 2-minute video clip explaining how we use it: https://t.co/FJu8UTcfzH @NISDElemMath

[Valerie Verastegui @VV_math]

@smpattenaude @rattler081994 Thank you for being fully present in our chats together! ❤

[Valerie Verastegui @VV_math]

@happyNessTeach @NISDGTAA @NISDTomlinson Always a fun time with my partner in crime! ❤

[Valerie Verastegui @VV_math]

This world needs more laughter and love! ❤

[Valerie Verastegui @VV_math]

@sw108105 @teacher2teacher @WeAreTeachers As an introvert myself, I learned I enjoy small group talk & share, but have a harder time with big group share outs or switching groups constantly. If they are very familiar with each other it's prob easier, but if you have newbie staff that are introverts, it may overwhelm.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teachers are SIX times more engaged & effective when they feel valued, appreciated & their strengths are utilized. My PD's focus on inspiring, affirming & appreciating teachers, while maximizing their talents/strengths. Few spots left for fall & scheduling for spring/summer 2022

[Valerie Verastegui @VV_math]

@lashley3rdgrade @NISDEvers @NISD Way to go! Love seeing those great models! 😍🦄

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Admin are aware that teachers are stressed to the max, but now is the time to be even more empathic and diligent in supporting teachers as we head into the holidays, conferences, & mid terms. Its getting tougher; not easier for them.

[Valerie Verastegui @VV_math]

@linda_bock3 @NISDEvers Thank you for inviting me to introduce this to your class! Your class shared a lot of great math thinking. I look forward to visiting again soon! 😀

[Valerie Verastegui @VV_math]

#NISDproud Thank you Dr. Woods for your leadership and commitment to students, teachers, and staff! ❤

[Texas School Alliance @Alliance_Texas]

After weeks of inconsistent guidance from TEA and Texas leadership on schools reopening in the fall, Dr. @briantwoods1 has set the tone for school districts across the state. Thank you for continuing to fight for the safety of our students and teachers! 👏@NISD #GoodTrouble #TxEd

[Valerie Verastegui @VV_math]

Awesome resource for virtual math manipulatives!

[Larissa Chan @_LarissaChan]

Here's one of my go-to websites during remote learning - a one stop shop for a range of maths manipulatives. So helpful via screenshare during video sessions with students! Easy to use. Pass it on! #iteachmath #elemmathchat https://t.co/5FCk4JBaOL

[Valerie Verastegui @VV_math]

Please remember to take care of yourselves too! 💜💜

[Tom Berger @T_F_Berger]

A lot of teachers have lost the routines they had for coping with the stresses of teaching. Add isolation to the mix and it’s even more important to rest and recharge—so we asked an experienced online educator for some tips. https://t.co/aGydp19frf

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Before communicating anything else, make sure you’re communicating care & concern. People will be more attuned and know you’re focused on them as a human first. Maybe Servant leadership can become the new normal.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Signs of healthy school culture still the same even during a crisis:
* clear/ shared vision
* people are priority
* communication is 2 way street
* trust
* team focus
* support/encouragement
* everyone is valued
* respect time
* self care
* let kids learn as kids

[Valerie Verastegui @VV_math]

Happy Unicorn Day! We love and miss our littlest Unicorns! 🦄
@NISDEvers #LegendaryUnicorns