Educator, Administrator, Wife, Mother, Grandmother; passionate about children and learning

Tallapoosa, Georgia
Joined November 2010
My name is Shawn Harris. I'm a retired Brigadier General, and I'm running for Congress against Marjorie Taylor Greene, and I approve this message. Pass it on.
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So true!
No amount of programs, person or computer interventions, well-rounded curriculums, grants, money, or (fill in the blank) will move numbers from Tier 2 & 3, unless your Tier 1 is a well-designed, learning centered force. Tier 1 is the key. Fix it first.
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Why is Hardin still at Auburn?
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There is tired. There is teacher tired. Then there is teacher who chaperoned a field trip tired 😅
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I HATE Dish Network! Those of us living in the more rural areas have limited options and Dish is constantly turning off channels. Eliminating all sports channels is too much! 🤨
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Teacher effectiveness is not greatly improved by curriculum, new programs, or initiatives. But, when teachers are respected, valued, supported, & feel like their talents are utilized, then morale increases, job engagement soars, & students benefit too!
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For those who missed the Corwin Webinar on "Differentiating Instruction with Mastery Learning" recorded earlier this week, here's the YouTube link: youtube.com/watch?v=cjGfYFAO…
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Begin the year focused on building those relationships and establishing respect both ways. Students work harder for teachers they respect and know cares about them. Adults do too.
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A lot of kids don’t like school. That’s the reality. When the adults in the building get to know those kids and genuinely care about them… they can turn that around. That’s also the reality.
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We need to prepare our students for their future. Let’s get them involved and they will become more engaged. Let’s Go!
Good advice
New teachers, keep an eye out for red flags as you connect with colleagues: 🚩Brags about yelling at students 🚩“I don’t give out A’s in MY class” 🚩Rolls their eyes at everything the principal says 🚩Instantly wants to give you negative intel about your roster What else?
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Remember when heading back: 1. Not all kids had a great summer. 2. Avoid power struggles at all costs. 3. Don’t take behavior personally. 4. 2nd to last word is best. 5. Don’t hold grudges. Add yours 👇 #thatonekid #culture #edchat
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Let's always keep this in mind.
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This is a sad day for women in America. Heartbroken
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Happy #NationalMascotDay to the 🐐 We 💙 @AubietheTiger01! #WarEagle
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War Eagle 🦅 Omaha bound!
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