2016 Virginia State Teacher of the Year. Blog Contributor @NWEA. Consulting Teacher at @Responsiveclass. NBCT. Lifelong learner. Tweets are my own.
Virginia, USA
Joined August 2015
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Team MutchyFunk (as reported by @NDF81) shares their successes, missteps, and lessons learned from their first year of co-teaching.
Hear how they divide & conquer, share joy, and grow together: nwea.us/32x0yHJ
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Congratulations to @Crewmeg22 for being celebrated by @VASCD as an "Impact Award" winner highlighting the significance of her instructional leadership and influence in @westsalem1, in @SalemVaSchools and beyond...throughout the region and the state! @NDF81
@Crewmeg22, Teacher and Instructional Coach @SalemVaSchools, is a natural leader whose influence goes far beyond her own classroom. Congratulations on your VASCD Impact Award!
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So excited that our faculty and staff members had the opportunity to take part in this amazing event today! It provides hope for all of us as we work together to protect and serve our beloved community. @AmandaGGibson1 @NDF81
#beacardinal
#cardinalstrong
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Educators from #SalemVA took part in today's massive vaccination effort at the @BerglundCtr Special thanks to
@VDHgov & @CarilionClinic for hosting such a well-organized event. 2,000 vaccines were delivered to teachers and staffers from throughout the valley! @westsalem1 @wsls
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Creative kids, appreciative families, and supportive colleagues: here's one teacher's list of antidotes for an exhausting year (no toxic positivity allowed!) #edchat nwea.us/2T8viGX
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@NDF81 and I continue to advocate for #studentvoice. Join us! @scs #studentled publications.catstonepress.c…?
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The @VASCD Journal has been published and includes an article by @SalemVaSchools teacher-leaders @NDF81 and @Crewmeg22! Huge Kudos to Editor Extraordinaire, @emc7x for another amazing publication!
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Our Encore Teachers and School Resource Officer have created a video to introduce themselves and share information about the important role they play at West Salem Elementary School. Thank you Mr. Fedison for organizing this effort.
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It’s going to be an unconventional start to the school year, but it will be filled with learning, love, and laughter. #cardinalstrong #beacardinal
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Welcome to West Salem Elementary School! We are excited to kick off the 20-21 school year with our Cardinal Family. Click below and take a virtual tour. A special thank you to our Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Tina Hedley, for creating this. #beacardinal #cardinalstrong
Natalie DiFusco-Funk retweeted
Rather than simply telling children what to do, we need to help them develop their own understanding of why it's not safe to run in the halls, why it's distracting to a speaker when classmates are poking each another, and why it's hurtful to laugh at someone. #SEL
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“The cards you are dealt is Determinism, how you play them is Free Will” - Ravi Hutheesing’s Uncle #VASCD19 #VASCD2019 @VASCD
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“Better to be prepared and not have an opportunity than to have an opportunity and not be prepared.” - Ravi Hutheesings’ guitar teacher. #VASCD19 #VASCD2019 @VASCD
Natalie DiFusco-Funk retweeted
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.
Natalie DiFusco-Funk retweeted
Always modeling. #ResponsiveClassroom #SocialEmotionalLearning #interactivemodeling #theyarewatching #constantmodeler
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West Salem’s very own principal, Mrs. Debbie Carroll, and Fifth Grade Teacher, Mrs. DiFusco-Funk were featured in the WHRO Video below along with students and families. This video captures Mrs. DiFusco-Funk’s innovative passion projects. Check it out!
Here is the 2nd installment of the video series produced by
@VDOE_News and Public TV station @WHRO
that features Salem City Schools. This video relates to "Passion Projects" at West Salem Elem. @westsalem1 #SampleSalem #SalemVA
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Be sure to check out Mrs. DiFusco-Funk's latest article in the VASCD Fall Journal titled "Swap Roles with Your Students: Teacher Report Cards." @SalemVaSchools @NDF81
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Teachers who have reduced or prevented bullying are teachers who have focused on creating a positive climate in their classrooms and in their schools, a climate where every student is known, honored, and respected.
#AntiBullyingMonth #preventbullying #kindclassrooms #SEL
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When these small aggressive acts are unchecked, they grow to permeate a classroom and become the accepted mode of interaction.
How to Bullyproof Your Classroom: bit.ly/2MoGprk
#AntiBullyingMonth #ResponsiveClassroom #StompOutBullying #SEL #BullyproofYourClassroom
