Danielle Halsey

High school English teacher. Youth, diversity, and education advocate. Mountain girl. Yogi. Traveler. Reader.

[Danielle Halsey @woodaniellele]

6th graders during their Creative Writing Expo - sharing their writing and comments. #proudteacher of #youngwriters thanks to @wyowriting

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

Remember w tough kids to NEVER take it personally. We often “unload” our biggest problems on the people we care about & trust most. Be grateful they picked you. Hear the message instead of how it’s delivered. #edchat #KidsDeserveIt #changelives

[Sara Pommarane, NBCT @SaraPomm]

@woodaniellele https://t.co/gd9qPqW5ax

[Danielle Halsey @woodaniellele]

I cannot say enough amazing things about this book. @BrianMendler saving my life time and time again. #bedifferent #teachergoals

[Danielle Halsey @woodaniellele]

Mentor texts and Bless,Press, Address are two of the best things to ever happen to my students' writing! Thanks @wyowriting

[Danielle Halsey @woodaniellele]

Changing your mindset about "that one class" involves questioning students, building relationships, and a whole lot of patience.

[Danielle Halsey @woodaniellele]

Working with my first mentor text set thanks to @AllisonMarchett @RebekahODell1 and @wyowriting ! So far it's been very successful!

[Danielle Halsey @woodaniellele]

Having the courage to speak up and change the status quo in meetings with staff is so daunting, but beyond worth it. #bedifferent

[Danielle Halsey @woodaniellele]

The power of POSITIVE PHONE CALLS! Turning "trouble makers" into leaders makes all the difference. #winningthemover @BrianMendler

[Danielle Halsey @woodaniellele]

@BrianMendler - Getting ready to initiate the conversation about public Student of the Week with my team thanks to your inspiration.

[Danielle Halsey @woodaniellele]

Nothing is more worth it than that one kid - who everyone told you wasn't worth your time - coming to your classroom to say hi after summer.

[Danielle Halsey @woodaniellele]

Hoping to inspire young writers to become published authors! Thanks @wyowriting.

[Cult of Pedagogy @cultofpedagogy]

13 Stunning Places to Publish Student Art and Writing
https://t.co/UActe0qFT8
#studentart #studentpublishing #studentwriting #studentauthors

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

The images are startling. Can't comprehend how there can be so much hate. #charlottsville #CharlottesvilleVA

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

Rethinking Graphic Organizers for Writing https://t.co/bVpHKIx90p via @DanaMurphy68 #TWTblog

[Danielle Halsey @woodaniellele]

I WILL get this inquiry project done! In the words of Joel Saltzman, "Nobody likes to write, but everyone loves to have written." #wwpili17

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

Working at an alt ed school today & already got told to F off by an 8 yr old. I had the nerve to say g morning! #mykindofschool #changelives

[Dan Sato @mistersato411]

One of the benefits of choice reading is students reading things you'd never be allowed to assign. https://t.co/5EcHVnBOoj via @ncte

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

30 Filler Words To Cut Out Of Your Writing (Infographic) https://t.co/n3wFqavVPD via @Writers_Write