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Just an educator committed to doing my best and being my best. Always learning! I am the Head of School at the Glen Urquhart School.

 Massachusetts, USA
Joined September 2017
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Always can count on Brené. As we return to school and "normal". #newnormal #startingagain #startofschool #somethingnew #teaching brenebrown.com/podcast/brene…

Brené on FFTs

When we get to the point that we only do things that we’re already good at doing, we stop growing. Here's a peek at my strategy for staying in tough first times versus tapping out and shutting down.

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Loved this article. A great reminder for teachers as we start the school year. kqed.org/mindshift/59777/wan…
#progressiveschools #thisisgus #ibelive #teach #schools gus.org/news/2021/10/27/how-…

How a Progressive Education Responds to the Times — Glen Urquhart School

While I’ve always believed that a progressive education model that puts the students' needs at the center of the learning experience is how students learn best, the need for this kind of approach is...

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Reflecting on a year of teaching during a global pandemic #thisisGUS #teachinginapandemic #resilience gus.org/news/2021/2/19/refle…

Approaching One Year of Pandemic — Glen Urquhart School

It’s been almost a year since a pandemic came out of the likes of science fiction and movies and into our reality. I recently reread the March 2020 letter to the community delaying the return to...

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"When did America decide preschool should be in a classroom?" —@ConorPWilliams bit.ly/30UR9pN #edreimagined #edchat #suptchat

The Perks of a Play-in-the-Mud Educational Philosophy

When did America decide preschool should be in a classroom?

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"The first few weeks of school this fall have felt like months of work already, with so much compacted into each long day." bit.ly/34UlA0k via @CarneySandoe
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Could not be more proud of GVL alums and past captains Noelia Kvaternik ‘94 and Annie Clayman Walsh ‘08 On the front lines as PAs at Brigham&Women’s @govsacademy @GovsAthletics #leadersbeingleaders #Govspride #GoGovs
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It can and it is. #guskids @gustartan nytimes.com/2017/12/14/well/…
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Congratulations to alumna Gretchen Forsyth, PSL '03, on her appointment as Head of School at Glen Urquhart School in Beverly, MA! gus.org/news/2019/12/3/annou…

Announcing our New Head of School: Gretchen Forsyth — Glen Urquhart School

It is with great excitement that I share that the Board of Trustees has named Gretchen Forsyth as Glen Urquhart School’s next Head of School. After an extensive national search process, Ms. Forsyth...

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Teaching is about “reaching clear to the heart of another human being and using everything you’ve got to make a difference.” A teacher reflects on the emotional labor of teaching. edutopia.org/article/teachin…

Teaching Your Heart Out: Emotional Labor and the Need for Systemic Change

Love for their students is what drives many teachers—but it’s also what makes the profession really, really hard.

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Part of the #TeacherLife is knowing the difference you can make in someone else's. #TeachPos #tlap, via educator @justintarte
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"Self-care is not selfish." Happy teachers lead to happy students, educators and researchers say. edwk.it/2wRlTIb

Happy Teachers Practice Self-Care

Teachers must develop their own social-emotional competencies, before they can effectively model these skills to students.

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This article makes a lot of good points. As I read I tried to think of ways I already follow the author's advice and how I can better integrate justice into my everyday teaching. Teaching Kindness Isn’t Enough tolerance.org/magazine/fall-… @Tolerance_org

Teaching Kindness Isn’t Enough

Teaching kindness is a staple of elementary practice, but that isn’t the same as teaching justice.

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Q2/A2 I have shared with the educators I work with that #burnout often occurs when you are working in isolation or in silos. The load is lighter and the journey is more pleasant when you are walking together towards a common vision. #ELMagChat
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As disruption continues to accelerate in the K–12 market, how do we ensure that #indyschools thrive? NAIS President Donna Orem shares her thoughts in our latest #IIblog. bit.ly/2mojnI0
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25 Books That Teach Kids To Care About The Environment huffpost.com/entry/childrens…

25 Children's Books That Teach Kids To Care About The Environment

These stories feature messages about recycling, the beauty of nature, environmental activism and more.

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"It doesn't cost a fortune. It is simply techniques and strategies that teachers can incorporate in their classrooms the following day, and the payoff is so great," @PatriceBain1 told @cultofpedagogy ow.ly/Ggpb50uGw0O #edchat #neuroscience #teaching
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Looking for suggestions. Any thoughts on must reads for teachers that will inspire professional growth? #summerPD #studentexperience #classroommanagement #diversity #curriculum #mindfulness #selfcare
A multiplier is a #leader who sees people for more than what they are. What's one way you can be a multiplier at your school or place of work? #sketchnote by @tnovra @LizWiseman #edchat #cpchat #edadmin
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