Congratulations!

Thanks for the invitation! Take good care of yourself & be well!

We need to squash all those moments when kids try to spread mistruths. It’s our responsibility as adults to model the behavior we want in society. #SafeSchools #TeacherEd

A4: I model positive behavior & interactions. If I hear a student discussing someone else, I remind them that we talk about ideas, not people in the room. We openly discuss #mentalhealth. Ss need a safe space to talk about issues that matter to them. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

A3: Students need to feel seen & valued in our buildings. CMS has outstanding staff members who build community every day. So many opportunities for building connections. @ms_efstathios does an amazing job helping Ss navigate MS relationships. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools #wholechild

Unpopular opinion of a 28 year veteran teacher: Rules don’t create safe schools necessarily. Connection to one another creates safety. #TeacherEd #Safeschools

A2: Cont. When kids find others on their wavelength, they can do amazing things & develop a stronger sense of belonging. School is difficult for a lot of students. Social relationships can be scary. Connecting kids with others who get them is a start. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

A2: In my role, I advocate for the students who often struggle with building connections and who are my square pegs. I focus my efforts on spreading awareness of different perspectives & talent development. Kids need to find the people who get them. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

A1: We teach students first and content second. We don’t build safe spaces by jumping into content. Build the community of your classroom first and foremost! #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

A1: We all yearn for a sense of belonging. Incorporate students in determining how everyone wants to feel in your classroom. Dig deeper than class rules. It’s about a shared collective responsibility for caring for everyone. Kids are more than students. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

Safe schools are essential for every child. Prioritize mental health support & anti-bullying programs. Before kids can learn, they need to feel safe. Kids don’t feel safe until they know they belong. #SafeSchools #TeacherEd

I realize that I arrived late to the party, but I am so sad that there is no season 3 of HEELS. You pulled me in @netflix & @STARZ! I know I can’t be the only one needing another season.

When I ask how my children are in your classroom, I’m not asking about grades. I can see that on Genesis. I want to know if they love learning in your space, are they respectful and kind to others, and are others nice to them. My kids are not just students. They are humans.

Our Community Project team, Unified Grief Support, led sessions debunking grief myths for their middle school peers. #TeamCommUNITY #wwprsd #childrensgriefawarenessday

And just like that, they are now both in high school. #FirstDayPWay

You can take the girl out of Jersey… Feels good to be home. 🏖️

So many smiles this summer in China.

Happy birthday, America. 🇺🇸 💥

I shared this with my Father after my Mom passed. aging.extension.wisc.edu/fil…

What I learned from being my mom’s caregiver is that our EOL wishes need to be clearly spelled out - leave no room for interpretation. If there is anything I can say from my experience, it’s to make a will and a living will because nothing in life is guaranteed.