After reading a short story to my 7th graders today, they all said they loved and one even said "Can we read more like this!?" They were genuinely excited to read!! SUCCESS!!
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One success would be having a breakthrough with one of my students. Her behaviors as been a lot better since our conversation! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
Success: Math MAP tested today & every student that finished today IMPROVED!!!!! I was so proud and seeing their faces as they met or surpassed their goals made my entire week #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A success I had this week was making a positive phone call home to a parent of a struggling student who performed well on a quiz. Very much appreciated. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
Success: attended the VAASL conference in Williamsburg and got some great ideas, made connections, and even ran into another LMS that is participating here tonight!! #PWCSBuildingBridges
I was able to get all of my planning done for the week, all while moving into a new home with our 2 daughters and 2 dogs. Still living out of boxes a bit, but all about #balance and #timemanagement#PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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This week making personal connections that allow my students who are Sped to share what is keeping them from showing their level of knowledge in Gen ed classrooms. I am able to give support in the Special Education setting.
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We played a game about geese populations as they migrate and how humans impact their survival. Several students who participate little on normal basis were really involved in the activity. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
I tried using new technology in my classroom and the students were engaged, had fun, and demonstrated the skill they were practicing. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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This week it was important to keep the little ones moving. I found being positive and warm, with a smile on my face, a great encouragement for them. #PWCSBuildingBridges
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Mentoring young NJHS officers on the meaning of leadership and accountability and stepping up when someone doesn't "do their job". #pwcsbuildingbridges
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Success: I implemented a STEM Calming Center in my classroom. Students go there when they need a moment, or when they're feeling a certain way. They write, reflect and use Legos to build their task. Then when they're done, they rejoin us! Success! #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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Kelly Nickerson, Principal at Enterprise ES. A success this week is seeing amazing instruction in classroom observations! #culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
Had an all day planning with one of my teams with a lot of positive attitudes around a busy time of the year with mid year testing! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A1: Having to be away from the school/program for a week and not having to worry that something was going to go wrong. Having faith that the program would run smoothly and no incidences.
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Success: A student came to the realization of needing support from all his teachers after a discussion. He left frustrated w/ himself & his outlook was negative, but he knew I believed in him; the next day, & this week, there's change & growth! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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I met with a new student today. He was so excited to talk to me and tell me about his family. Half of it was in English, the other half was in Spanish. I only understood half of it 😄 But it was our first connection!
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I saw Bohemian Rhapsody this past weekend. A student has been after me to see it and I finally went. When I told him, he was so excited! We talked about it for so long! An easy (and entertaining) way to make a connection. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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Barbara Long Kindergarten teacher from King Elementary.
Success: A level one ESOL student is beginning to speak in sentences!!
Our school went on a full day college tour and the kids had a great time! The tour guides were friendly and helpful and the students asked really valuable questions. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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Another great leader helping his team make great things happen for kids! Congratulations to you and the T. Clay Wood team! #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A student told me she prefers to come to school that to stay home. I do not know if you feel me, but I am sure we are doing something good. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A1: We need to be the role models for our learners. We need to dress and act professionally, put our own phones away and stop looking for student problems and start looking for the successes
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A1: Venting in the lunchroom! All too often teachers talk about students that they are having difficulties with. What makes it worse is when other teachers join in. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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#PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize Q1/A1- engaging/talking more with our students. Saying hi or making some connection. Too often today kids don’t think their teachers care or know them. Walk the walk and talks the talk! Be there for them
Q1/A1 One behavior that definitely needs to be eliminated is focusing on problems without offering any solutions. This can be true with both peers and kids! #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A1: When talking about a student starting with what they can’t do. That isn’t positive and doesn’t drive our instruction. We need to focus on what they CAN do and build from there. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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#A1 Negative talk about students when students are around (even though it shouldn't be happening at all... )! I know it's easy to get caught up but they hear EVERYTHING! #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A1: Talking down to students, not listening to their side of the story, not judging. I could go on...we need to slow down, hear it all and really know each student and what they're going through. Doesn't excuse it, but helps to understand #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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A2: Encouraging positivity and not thinking the worst in our students but encouraging them to reach their potential or beyond, to soar even if the student doesn't know they can soar.
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A1: 1. Escalating behaviors by arguing. 2. Discipling students without having a conversation with them. 3. Complaining without constructiveness #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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Anxiety is very prevalent in our students. Adults need to work with kids to ease their stress rather than purposefully adding to it. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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A1 Changing the mindset that students fit a mold. Individuality gives opportunities for teachers and students to grow closer together when listening with focused attention.
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A1. We need to change the mind set that "fair is equal." The needs for the individual student might be different than everybody else. We need to think what "Kids Deserve." Not that is how it is. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
A1: I came across this one today and I know it is hard, but always assuming the child that does not often do the right thing is once again in the wrong. They may be or they may have been a bystander and your immediate judgement can hurt them. #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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My students was struggling in multi digit multiplication & her self-esteem took a dive. We talked about failing, to never give up & added add. 1 on 1. On Friday she walked out of group stating "I got it Ms. Robinson", but her smile warmed my heart #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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Be positive whenever possible and choose your interactions with students and other teachers carefully. Students model what they see.
Q1 A1
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A1: not trusting our students enough, talking about the students negatively. I always give second chances. Sometimes we are the only positive adults in their lives and we need to promote that, set that bar high not low so they can RISE #Culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
A1: Closed-mindedness and the "Respect ME before I respect YOU" attitude. I get so disappointed when I hear about teachers who demand respect, but then wont return it to the students. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A1: Attitude. I noticed it even in myself if someone would ask, "How was your Thanksgiving Break?" and the response was often "too short, can't believe we're back here already." We all love vacation, but we don't need to say that in front of kids! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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#PWCSBuildingBridges#CulturizeA1: current adult behaviors include failing to believe in all kids and lack of perseverence when faced with students who exhibit behaviors or don’t follow a traditional learning path. These detrimental behaviors do not set students up for success.
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A1: An adult behavior that needs to be adjusted is focusing only on the undesired behaviors of our students instead of the positive behaviors. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
Sarah Tracy here. Success this week has been teaching my students about my new hearing aids and letting them know we all need help sometimes. And one student felt a connection to me because she will need hearing aids soon. She asked me about them #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A1: Expecting kids to follow behavior expectations when we don't. We ask them to be role models for the younger grades when we aren't role models for them.
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Sometimes we need to step out of it and remember it’s not about the adult but the students, students are the top priority #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
I managed to lock myself out of my car...and my house.. all before 8 am. Knowing that I was going to be frustrated, I had to pull it together before I made it to my little people. It turned out to be one of the best days my class has had in weeks. #culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
I got to be a part of an AMAZING coffee and donuts parent meeting that the counselor at Loch Lomond hosted today to help start the transition process! We answered parent questions and let them know middle school doesn’t have to be scary #culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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Behaviors or mannerisms of adults in the building are to a degree our own opinions. However, we can remembering not to stand in a small circle of teachers in the hall in the morning talking with each other rather than welcoming the incoming students.
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Success for the week: Saturday was our Girls on the Run 5K. The season has been so rainy, we haven't run outside as often to build stamina. The girls did amazing! And seeing their proud smiles was a great way to wind down our season. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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I had a student call me at school from Hawaii to tell me how much of an impact I had on his learning and how I made learning for him fun. He's now in the 9 th grade.
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Some adults sometimes tend to be too negative. Their negativity rubs off on other adults and students. Being around positive people is so much more uplifting for all involved. #PWCSbuildingbridges#culturize
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Hello everyone! Emily Stevenson, Chef Instructor at Patriot High School. My success this week was supporting student success in a tough sauce lab by setting up a station next to me for “retries and mastery” It was awesome! So many smiles. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A1 Any behavior that does not champion for kids with a firm belief in the student, hope for the future, and a "we got this" attitude needs to be challenged and adjusted. Our jobs are hard, but meaningful and rewarding! #PWCSBuildingBridges
A1:
😬 Talking negatively about students to another adult or other Ss (in front of said student) as a form of shaming!
It doesn’t work and is actually counterproductive.
There are better ways to address concerns than this.
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A1. Not being all-in all the time! Whether through relationships, planning for instruction, wanting to over assess or jump to evaluations for special education when students are displaying challenges. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A1- Adult behaviors that could be readjusted is the belief that students can't succeed. All students learn differently and are more than capable! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A1 Judging a student based on what previous teachers have told you about a student. I like to get to know the students myself rather than relying on someone else’s opinion. #culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A1: Too often, we jump to conclusions about WHY students are having trouble. Having REAL conversations with the students will most likely reveal more than we could have known without them! #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A1 2 things, not allowing for much time to let kids share what they are thinking or excited about and being too negatively aggressive when it comes to correcting a student behavior, especially when it causes them embarassment. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A1: Quickly reacting, sometimes we have those that can push buttons, we need to sometimes step away and remember that they are children #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
A2. Low expectations for students. Some teachers don’t push the students enough or set their expectations high enough for our low achieving students. #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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A1 Judging a student based on what previous teachers have told you about a student. I like to get to know the students myself rather than relying on someone else’s opinion. #culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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Hello All. Rich Terrillion, Assistant Principal- Rosa Parks Elementary. Success: Lots of community involvement activities at our school this past week! #culturize#PWCSbuildingbridges
A1: I adjustment I would love to see is how adults feel towards students with high needs. I feel like sometimes it’s hard to hold conversations about students needs because teachers already have so much on their plate. Inclusion should happen #Culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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Welcomed our new PT Social Worker to the Student Assistance & Prevention Program Team, Introduced her to the Office of Student Services personnel and set up a series of initial meetings to get her started on the good foot. #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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A1: Assumptions of students based upon past experiences or behaviors, having a lack of hope in a student's present and future (academically, socially, all-around), inconsistency, and not following up with students post-discipline/discussions #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A2 I plan to share this book with my fellow teachers and talk to the principal about having all of the staff read and discuss it. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
My team & I planned my school’s Multicultural Night and it was FANTASTIC! We had an AMAZING turnout, delicious food, great musical performances, & excited families. ☺️ #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A1: Thinking that things are too hard for them. I always find the most success with when I throw something at them that "should" be "too hard". I think we have to remember that kids are curious and sometimes better problem solvers than we are! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
#PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize Q2/A2 - listen to others and share the good that’s going on. Positivity breeds more positivity! It’s hard not to be more upbeat when others around you are. And then things are rough remind others it will pass
A2: publicly share the wins and successes our students have (even on the little things). Everyone likes to feel special so take time to make others feel special. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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A2: It is our responsibility to challenge the awfulizers by speaking up and remind them of the counterpoints for what is good and what is working and how we continue to grow and progress
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#PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize A2: it’s important to remain positive, refrain from speaking negatively about students and try to find a positive spin or learning experience out of every situation. Refrain from teacher room chats about students.
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A1. Our kids need to be seen as capable beings. They do not need our pity, they do not need to be reminded of their needs. If we believe they are as big as their faults that is how big they will be. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A1: Ref to talking to next grade level. It would be more helpful to relay how to connect to the child, etc. Negative info doesn't help. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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A1. That the adults know everything. I know my students know more information then I do about things. I ask them to teach me. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A2 Sharing success may remind colleagues that they should look for the positive in students. Sharing strategies with teachers may help students to show the same good side in other classes.
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A1: Making excuses and rationalizing shortcomings. I can try to build self-confidence and security so people can be honest and open. I also wish we could remember that we have to teach behaviors, and reteach them just like content. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A2- We can make sure that we are leading the way by understanding that ALL of the students belong to every adult in the building. I check in with students that are not on my grade level. It's about making connections! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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Modeling. We need to model everything- from saying hello to one another in the hallways to being excited to be there when you walk in the building #culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A2 A smile can really go a long way to colleagues and the students. Also when we make mistakes, acknowledge them and make it right. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A2. Staying positive even in the most difficult situations, always bringing it back to the “why” and ALWAYS modeling expectations! Your staff needs to know what you expect to see everyday in your building. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A2 Negativity is contagious and it can ruin even the best teachers. Choosing to remain positive will help to encourage and influence others.
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A2: I try to go into the lunchroom and share the small successes that I have had with particular students. I make it a point to let the classroom teacher know their students' small accomplishments.
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Q2/A2 One thing you can do is speak to every teacher you encounter and make sure they know you. So many times, in big schools, we work with people we don't even know!#Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A2: Share postitive news about our school. Twitter is a great way to do this! Also, hang out with other people who think and talk positively. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A2: Our actions can encourage others to be awesomizers. Speaking positively of our peers, students, staff. Sharing good news and spinning areas of improvement #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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#pwcsbuildingbridges # culturize @tarakidwell13 @ principalabney @directorOpl @ denisehuebner I had a student call me at school from Hawaii to tell me how much of an impact I had on his learning and how I made learning for him fun. He's now in the 9 th grade.
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A2: Continue to mentor and show the nah sayers that positivity is contagious and if you are positive, the student is going to catch the fever! Life would be more enjoyable for you by just being positive!
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#A2 Start the day thinking of WHY we do our job & WHO we do it for! If I ever find myself thinking negatively, I think about my students & the difference I'm making in their life, not their test score outcome! #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A2: I believe a little complaining is helpful- it's nice to vent. But always end the conversation on a positive note or an action for change.
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A2: We can slow down. Life is too fast and if we slow down, think more positively and think how we can be the change our students desperately need, they'll want to change too. #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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A1: Remembering to consider the whole child and not let the behavior define the student. Remembering that the students are all our students. Remembering to discipline means to teach students not punish. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A2: There are amazing things happening in our buildings each and every day! Highlighting those things and focus on the positive! #culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A2: encourage each other instead of holding our successes to ourselves. If something is working for students, share it so all students can be successful. Build each other up instead of tearing each other down. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A2: Correct negative behaviors in yourself. Be the model. Show people that bad moments dont necessarily have to be bad days or a bad week or a bad month, year, etc. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A2: Remembering that we can't reach every kid the way we want to, but we can reach every kid in some way. Stay positive and look at the glass as half full and share that with everyone, even those who don't want to listen.
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A2 I think bringing in outside passions and relating it to our job can be one way to infuse enthusiasm. It's hard to be negative when you're excited about sharing a part of yourself. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A2: Go out and do great things. I don't know if it's ever possible to reduce the negatives enough to make you happy (you can complain about them all day), so you have to create more positives. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A2 It's important not to engage in negativity or agree with others who are...firm believer in surrounding myself with positive people
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Continue to learn and grow through ongoing PD. It helps keep the positivity going by remembering the years of research behind many great practices. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A2: Relaying to another teacher how to connect to the child or get them to work. Don't be a "Negative Nelly". Pass on helpful info. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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Q2 By inspiring fellow teachers and our students, by building a culture of positivity, by encouraging other teachers to become lifelong learners for the benefit of our kids #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A2 Start with little responses we make to the students. For example," JoeySue, I am impressed on how you can go through these problems while you have this conversation. Just make sure the people you talk to are not slowed down either." #PWCSBuildingBridges
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A2: Celebrate the positive and do it with force. Go above and beyond to show how much you care about every and all accomplishments. There’s no such thing as being too proud when it comes to showing off your students. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A2 Today our leadership class handed out name tags so people could greet one another. It encouraged everyone to greet others and have conversations with new people “start with a hello, end with a fellow” #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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After playing Jenga as a part of a review game in my AP class, a student thanked me for taking the time to plan the game and said it was so much fun. Huzzah! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A1: Don't blame our shortcomings on the students. Instead of saying that they're having a bad day, ask what we could have done better. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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Sometimes teachers become overwhelmed w. day to day stresses. But, we can't allow these stressors to create an environment that inhibits us from connecting with our students. Our behavior influences our relationships w. students. Stay positive! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A2:Q2: One way to is to share your classrooms and students successes! Not to mention collaborative teacher efforts, after school clubs and all student events! Awesomizing isn’t limited to just the classroom! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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Q1-A1-Mindset change. We are there for students, and our attitude should never show that we are less than happy to be there. Students pick up on that, and feel like they aren’t important or valued. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A smile goes a long way! I find if you smile and greet another adult or student, they will smile back. Your positive interaction might rub off on the other person. #PWCSbuildingbridges#Culturize
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A1 Increase our ‘awesomizer’ behaviors & extinguish ‘awfulizer’ behaviors, focus on what we want to see/expect of students & staff vs. the opposite, lift students as we try to lift colleagues vs. responding to undesired behaviors in negative ways #culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A2: Behaving in a positive way. Leading by example and not necessarily by words or big shows. If you can do the little stuff, others will see it and start doing it too. #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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A2: CHOOSE to be positive. Positivity and negativity are both contagious, so be mindful to be positive. Even if you are discussing struggles or problems, your choice of words and tone can make the difference. Speak truth in a loving way! #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A2: #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges I always try to start and end with a positive. I think that to change the conversation you have to be the go getter and start it. Some people find no harm in their negativity & as an educator who wants to see the change, you must be the change.
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My success was having my Culinary Arts class invited to cook for the rising 6th grade spaghetti dinner and then telling them and seeing their faces! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturiz
Keep the focus on students, building relationships, making connections, heaping praise, and modeling positivity. Can’t just preach, you have to practice it too. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A2: We need to be positive role models and positive about our students and families. Help reframe situations to stay focused on the positives. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A2 As long as we remember our why...there is no way we can be awfulizers...how can you look into a child's eyes and not do everything in your power to help them succeed! If that's not what's in your heart you are in the wrong profession. #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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A2. We can be the positive voice by "telling our story." Sharing the positive things about our schools, our staff, and especially our students. If we share the positive, then we will focus on the postive. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
A1: remember that we, as adults, are not perfect. Don’t project that expectation on to students or colleagues. We are all still learning through each other and our experiences. Enjoy it. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A1: Gossip! Of course there are academic things and interventions that we need to know about a student from their previous grade level..but sometimes once we get into pure negativity, we can do without it. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A1 Sometimes teachers become overwhelmed w. day to day stresses. But, we can't allow these stressors to create an environment that inhibits us from connecting with our students. Our behavior influences our relationships w. students. Stay positive! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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Focusing on the negative instead of the positive, being quick to judge, saying we believe that all students can learn but really only meaning the ones that are easy to teach. Every kid needs a champion. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A1: Classroom management, cultural awareness and sensitivity, grading behavior vs. knowledge, balancing teacher directed vs student centered lessons, grading practices, collaborating, CLTs, feedback, being positive, So is
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A2 Speak positively about our schools. Let your passion for children and learning show in all you do. Appreciate each other and know that each person is giving their best every day. Challenge the negative talk and believes by modeling the way #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A1: Focusing on the negative instead of the positive, being quick to judge, saying we believe that all students can learn but really only meaning the ones that are easy to teach. Every kid needs a champion. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A2: Give honor to whom it's due, respond to others in love &gra ce, be aware of others' needs & be the support or find the support for those needs, be honest, yet positive through struggles, share the vision & inspire others, share our school story #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A3: These two girls in one of my classes always joked around and chatted. Finally one day, after lots of redirection and continued faith I put in them, they came to me & told me they were pushing each other for As this quarter and wanted to work closer to me. #PWCSBuildingBridges
A2. During CLTs and staff meetings we started the meeting with sharing positives and successes. It starts the meeting in a positive manner and shows that we have some good things going on. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A3: Yes, immediate isn't something you expect, it is something earned. You have to be diligent and work with the students to get them to be the awesomeness you want!
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A2: "Clean slate." Start every class period fresh. Start every day like it was brand new. Try not to carry the baggage with you. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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A2: Encouraging others to use Twitter, Facebook, and other parent communications, to give a positive voice for all of the amazing things going on in our school. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
Keep smiling and kids and students all around you notice how happy you are. Smiles can be contagious and give off positive vibes #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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A3: I would say my first year I had a student that would always “make fun” of the meditation we do. Then months later we didn’t do it because of time and he is the one who encouraged me to find the time to do it that day! #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A1: Thinking that things are too hard for them. I always find the most success with when I throw something at them that "should" be "too hard". I think we have to remember that kids are curious and sometimes better problem solvers than we are! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
Q3/A3 I mentored a new teacher a few years back. He REALLY struggled throughout the first semester. Eventually he got much better and finished the year (and years later) very strong! #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A3: I had a student many years ago who was going through a lot! It took a few home visits and lots of emotional support from me to allow him to let me in. He's behavior calmed down after that, but it took most of the year. #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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A3: I had a freshman who pushed every button I had for the entire year, I kept telling him, you can push all you want, I like you, and I believe. In his senior year he would come visit and just say hi because he knew I cared. That was sweet success
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A3- I recently had a student that struggled during testing. After trying out some strategies to help him, the last one ended up working! He passed w/100% and that has boosted his confidence! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A3-I had a kindergarten student who was extremely difficult. Took her under my wing. Is now in high school, doing great, still texts me! #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A3 It is a daily grind - that is totally worth it. A specific example: I have 2 students I am working on "kind-words" with who rallied around another student who was struggling on a math test, and came along side to encourage him. I was so proud! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A3 I recall working with EL 1-4 class in prep of the 8th grade science SOL. I persisted in having them create diagrams and posters that illustrated the standards. It took time and lots of explaining, but they ALL passed! #PWCSBuildingBridges
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A2, we have to maintain a can-do attitude. Too often I have come across teachers who seem to give up looking at student data or student struggles. If we expect our students to deliver 100%, we owe it to them to do the same. We can't give up! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A3: Many times, students come in continuing poor behavior from previous years. Focusing on what the student does well can impact behavior choices. Sometimes this can take 6 months, but it's so worth the effort! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A3. Coming off of data meetings with grade levels this week, what stands out are students that are receiving direct, consistent interventions in reading instruction are making amazing gains! Proof good instruction works!! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A3: I always feel this at the end of a school year. It takes the whole year to get the students to my goal. Then it's a fresh start the next year building that knowledge base all over again. #culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A1 I think the mindset that Encore classes don't matter! I have 65+ standards in each grade level that are reported directly to the state without an SOL. I matter! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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I agree with Miss. Fanto...It's easy to see the behavior problems. Change happens when teachers notice the positive actions of students.
A3:It can be taxing to repeat something multiple times and watch a student still not grasp a concept. So, it's important to say the same thing in different ways (and be steady) when teaching concepts. When they do get it - it's the best feeling! #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A1: Adults who work with children have to understand that every child is not the same and finding out the nuances of each will greatly enhance the relationship between that adult and that child. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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A3: Last year I tutored a student that had only scored in the 200s the previous year on her SOL in math. When she received her new score, although it wasn't passing, it was in the 200s. She overcame her "I can't" attitude. #culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A2) we need to capture the truly awesome and wonderful things that happen every day in our building and shar! Acknowledge and share to to the students, staff, parents and community to let people know how great your school and students are #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A1: Show our frustration. We need to train ourselves to not show we are annoyed or frustrated when our students do not fulfill our expectations. They eventually start copying this behavior and this does impact their academic performance and life. #PWCSbuildingbridges#culturize
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A2: Today I started Terrific Tuesday with my kids. We have been working on being Bucket Fillers so I randomly gave each student a card with another student's name on it and they had to write down a compliment or positive note to their friend. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
#PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize Q3/A3 - I had a staff member who struggled with being positive with their staff. After modeling, encouraging, they finally started giving out kudos and were thrilled with the positive response from their staff
Q3/A3: I had a student out in my world 2 last year. Flat out told me day 1 she HATED history. Well after 2 unit I realized it wasn’t bc the material.. but test taking strategies. It took a year but she PASSED the class + SOL! Her first history credit! #PWCSBuildingBridges
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A3: I have a kiddo who had a lot of difficulty coming into my class after preschool. We even had difficulty getting him to sit down. He is doing awesome now. I have seen the most progress out of him so far this year. Super happy 😄 #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A3: I have a student who was known for being a "crier." @ meet the teacher she cried and from that day on I promised myself to make her feel safe & loved- she has only cried twice since then! Small victories matter! #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A3. I had a student that made a bad decision, which resulted from expulsion. I worked with the student & family, he returned to school & graduated from his base school. He is a Marine, now. He makes me happy! #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
A3: ESOL/SPED dual identified student reading at a level 20 in 4th grade. Worked with him all that year, helped grow his interest in reading, made connections. He's now in 7th grade and emailed me for a book recommendation. Melt my heart.
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A3: I have some students that I have worked with for 3-5 years and I feel so proud seeing them using coping skills and positive self talk 😊 #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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I sat down with a student and told her she needed to see if she wanted to graduate I Eventually, she came to school and made it to graduation. She was so proud her when she walked.
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A3 I had a student two years ago who really struggled with math. He came after school and worked so hard to understand the concepts. He passed my class after lits of hard work. Last year he continued to see for help but couldn’t pass his math SOL #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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Absolutely, its a natural response! I know this time the second I said it I thought, wow, that wasn't a positive thing to say! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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Q3: A student came to me numerous times during the year and I never felt like I really helped him. He came back to visit a year later and told me how he appreciated all my support. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingbridges
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A2 Be honest & driven to face current reality while simultaneously recognizing the positive actions in your school/organization/individuals, show appreciation, speak passionately about your Ss & school #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
Q3- last year I worked with a student daily to help him feel more confident in himself. By the end of the school year he was one of the more outgoing kids in the class. Success👍 #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A3: A student who would grind my gears every single day in class. He visited next year and told me that I helped him learn to control himself in high school. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A3: Seeing S's with special needs become more independent. I didn't notice it until the parent of the student began to cry when they dropped the student off for a school dance 1 of the first times the student didn't need the parent's assistance. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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A3 Five months working on a homework system with constant reminders for connecting teachers, the student and parents, the student and parents appreciate the consistency and the system is recently working.
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A2: Be present and engaged in the day to day happenings. Remember to recognize even the small actions of others and appreciate their efforts. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A3: Have a student this year who thinks I do not like her (she wrote me a note to tell me this), so I have been working to encourage her and build trust. Today, she had an anxiety attack and came to ME for help. Major breakthrough! #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A3: Sometimes it feels like two steps forward and one step back but when the student makes it to the next grade it is the best! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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#PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize A3: I had a S who had a difficult time writing. Used various strategies to build his confidence & lessen his frustration. Student went from not writing to composing multi page journals. He still visits to show me his work and how proud he is!
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A2: Leading by example. As stated previously, We must acknowledge our average and collaborate with stakeholders to impact a positive culture. It takes small steps, celebrating successes, reflection, and dialogue about next steps. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A3: Yes, multiple times and most recently last year with a student. He graduated on time after many pep talks and asking teachers to take a chance on the student #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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A3: We started a check in-check out plan with a student....6 weeks ago.....wow. Today, I realized just how long it's been. I wrote a good note home today. #pwcsbuildingbridges
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A2- We can make sure that we are leading the way by understanding that ALL of the students belong to every adult in the building. I check in with students that are not on my grade level. It's about making connections! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A2. We can continue to stay positive ourselves! Lending a helping hand, compliment each other, smile, try to spread an amazing energy that can inspire others to feel good and just be kind to one another. #pwcsbuildingbridges
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A3: Hearing my students use positive self talk and even began to encourage each other, lets me know that all the work we have been putting in to building a class community is working! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A3 I worked with a student over 4 yrs to pass a certain SOL for graduation, she never passed and graduated with a modified diploma. She retested one last time in summer and passed! I was able to present her standard diploma to her. Great moment!
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I agree! When we talk about things we are proud of, people can't help but chime in with the good things they have done too! It's a domino effect! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A3: One of my 4th graders. Known since K. Reading music isn't easy for everyone, so I was helping him with his work. He identified and labeled all of his notes ON HIS OWN. I was so excited, I screamed and hugged him! He was startled, but proud! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A3: I had a student once that struggled all year both academically and behavior. She was quick tempered. I suspected she was dyslexic but mom refused to come to school. I ended up failing her & had her again. She ended up scoring highest on state test! #pwcsbuildingbridges
A3 Con’t. We weren’t sure he was going to make it until he came to me the day of graduation rehearsal and told me he finally passed! He thanked me for always assisting him and I got to watch him walk last May :) #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A3: It has been rewarding to have students visit me years later and tell me that I am their favorite teacher. In the day to day grind, it sure didn't feel like it! 😏 #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A3, My newcomer in 4th grade, who had no prior schooling had to learn academics, language, and social skills. Progress was slow with many setbacks, but we kept at it and celebrated w. pizza & ice-cream when she passed VGLA in 5th grade with PA. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A4: I love my students, and those who are not my students! It is an honor and privilege to carry the responsibility to teach, care for, and be a light in the lives of these kids!! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A3 I had a student that kept making the same mistake with a sewing project. They were so frustrated but I wouldn't let them give up. They stayed after with me to complete the project. The look on their face when it was done was priceless. #PWCSBuildingBRidges#Culturize
A2: greatness in the little things, being the example, finding the bright side when someone points out a negative, bringing grace and love to our classrooms and schools. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A4: The students, hands down!! They are so excited to see me every day. They want me to be a better person and I work as hard as I do for them. I want them to succeed, it's my passion! I need them as much as they need me! #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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Q4/A4 Easy question. I stay in this profession because after 22 years I still LOVE what I do. Never gets old...and you get to start fresh with a new batch every year! #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A3 Reflecting back on when I taught first grade and one of my student’s lightbulb lit up right after winter break when he realized he could read! #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
A4: I can't imagine doing anything else! I've wanted to be a teacher since I was 9 years old. The kids are my greatest joy - their smiles, laughter, and energy bring me joy. And the pictures they draw for me! (Yes, even in middle school!) #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A4 Seeing the smiling faces of the students, hearing that they enjoy certain lessons and positive remarks from parents are reminders that we as a school are on the right track.
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#PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize Q4/A4- I stay in it because I truly believe I am here to help kids be awesome and lifelong learners. My greatest joy at work is when the things I take for granted everyday e.g a kindle can make all the world to a kid
A4: I love teaching and sharing my passion for art. I love the little things, students finding their success in my class, and realizing art is not about creating artists, but creative thinkers!
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Q1 Admit your mistakes and if need to apologize. This is a strong characteristic for kids to see. We have to model this so they will do the same. #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
A4 Easy question - I love working with adolescents and preparing them for their futures! Each student's path is different.
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A4: This is only my first year teaching in America, and this has been a tough question to answer. But then I'll make that interaction with a student or teach a lesson that gets kids excited and then I remember why I took this job in the first place
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Q4/A4: Seeing the students learn and then help another student who is struggling with the concept. Also seeing them in the hallways copying some of my behaviors! It’s humbling to see the impact we can have on them! Never take that for granted. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A4: Laughing with my students. I have one student that can't wait to tell me stories about his cat from over the weekend and those moments like those are my favorite #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A1: Making assumptions that students lack expereince/exposure to literacy/background knowledge, not making an effort to get to know the culture and families that we serve. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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A4 Kids are so easy to love. Even when they just can't sit down and can't pay attention, these little 11 year old's are so innocent. That's why I can just keep going. #PWCSBuildingBridges
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After I relocated, I had a former student find my on Facebook and express that I helped build her confidence in math. Because she was a great student in terms of persistence I did not realize that I had made that impact. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A4 That light that you see in a kid's face when they finally get something or are sparked to learn more about something. Talking and laughing with students on a daily basis. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A4. I remain in the profesion b/c of the relationships that I have built with Ss. I love seeing the growth. The greatest joy is making a difference, even the small ones. I love my Ss, even when it is a rough day. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
A3 To see some of our students who have struggled behaviorally/emotionally through the years...now as 5th graders attend gen ed classes and engage with their peers - it took a village @MsCookMNES#PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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A4: The students. They are sometimes the challenging part of the job, but always the best part. The smiles, the laughs, the hugs, and the random stories...what other job would you get that? #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A4: Knowing that I make difference...cliche I know 🙃 but knowing that I am making a positive impact that goes beyond the academic environment is the reason I am here. #LifeLessons#PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
Q4- the smiles on the faces of my kiddos, the feeling that I’m making a difference, the feeling that teaching us a way of life, not just my job. #PWCSBuildingBridges
A3 I always wonder if in the future my students will remember me. I always feel better when you have the one student who you had a hard time with come visit you because you did mean something to them #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
I currently have a student who has dealt with building relationships with peers due to her social skills. The student is showing improvement on how she is communicating to her peers in a respectful manner. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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A3: This often happens when we adopt new technology. First, teachers and students struggle. Success is when they come to me a later to share how they used it in their classroom, and were pleased with the impact it had on students. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
A3 A low performing student whose confidence was down because of it. Everyday we worked on strategies and ways she can use pictures and that really helped her to keep climbing the ladder and she did. That's our job as teachers.#pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A3. At the beginning of the year they say: what? I do not know what you are saying. And at the end they say: ¿qué? No entiendo nada Small. But success #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A4: Teaching 6th grade, I love seeing 7th and 8th graders in the hallways, gym, etc. I love to see how they grow, mature, develop their interests and talents. #pwcsbuildingbridges
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A3) I had a student struggling with self confidence. I challenged her to say one nice thing about herself in the mirror each day. The next year when talking to her she told me she still did it because it made her see herself differently #culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A4: I love that I get a chance every day to make a positive impact on a young person's life. They have a heavy burden sometimes and I like being able to lighten it. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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A4 What makes me stay is seeing just one student "get it." Teaching my students all the things I've learned about cooking and sewing are my greatest joys. They are dying arts and I feel fortunate to be passing them on. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culurize
Q3: Student as stubborn in not doing work all yr, as I was in dragging out best efforts, ran in my room at final bell & dropped a note on ground: "Thank you for always making me do the right thing. I want to be my best." Now- working & grad in May #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A4 This profession is MEANINGFUL and rewarding work. To influence another life, inspire the future, and impact the life of a child is a beautiful way to spend life. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A4: Smiles from students. It's all it takes. There's lots of hard moments along the way, but even one smile---one "thank you for seeing me"---gets me through. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A4: building relationships with the students, helping them achieve their “A-ha” moments, and having them come back to visit once they graduate. Seeing them grow into young men and women. #pwcsbuildingbridges#Culturize
A3: I had a student who was reading well below grade level. I worked with him daily and in a few months he had gone up 2 grades. You should have heard the confidence and pride in his voice when he read to one of our administrators. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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A4, I believe 100% that teaching is a passion that comes from the heart. When I see my students depending on me to be successful, my role gives me pride and joy. Making the smallest difference in my students' lives is worth my daily struggles. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A4 Getting to work with our awesome students! Getting to know them as individuals beyond the classroom! Regardless of everything else that comes with the job, I still get to spend most of my time teaching great kids! #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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Success: app smashing happened today with Pic Collage and Seesaw! Lots of steps and directions. First graders nailed it and were engaged in an authentic literacy opportunity. So proud of them. #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
A4: Getting to spend time with colleagues (who turn into friends) that have the same values, positive mindset, and care about the same thing as you, @fanto_gina :) They remind us of the why when we forget. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A4: The attitude I get from a student when I am late pulling them from class because I got hung up somewhere else...they might be scowling and complaining, but I know deep down they missed me. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A4: The students and staff. I love talking with them when I visit classes or in the hallways. With teachers when they share their excitement about a student's progress or a new way to engage students. I'm overjoyed by these moments #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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Q2-A2-Just like negativity, positivity is infectious. Be the light, and invite people to join in. Find positive points in the negative individual, focus on and compliment those. Always remember that everyone got into teaching for the right reasons. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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#PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize A4: I stay because I enjoy watching students grow and I enjoy helping to build them to higher levels of success. I myself also enjoy learning and growing from working with other staff and the students themselves!
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A4: I love that being a teacher gives me a reason "to be a kid" and to remember how to play. Love helping my students learn and have fun at the same time. Love having students from previous years come back to chat. #culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A2. I walk around my office in the morning looking for someone who needs a smile, encouragement, a pick me up, positivity boost. Sometimes we need help starting our day so we can in turn help others! #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A4: I love when kids ask me off the wall questions and we get to find the answers and learn together. Also love seeing my once first graders and now 5th graders in the building smile, wave or say hello to me. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A3: happens all the time in my AP classes. I tell them to hold on, stick with me. I tell them I haven’t given up on them and to please not give up on me. And I sing a lot of high school musical in class. And when we get there, boy is it awesome. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A4: There's not enough space to answer this question. As a former advertising copywriter, I've come to realize that as a teacher, a piece of you continues on with every student you teach. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A4 The element of surprise! You can have your whole day planned out and still not know how exactly it is going to go or what the students are going to bring that day. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A4 While it is sometimes difficult to get up in the morning, at the end of most days, I say to myself, "today is a good day." #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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Art is another form of expression for students. It unlocks possibilities and creativity. My students enjoy when another medium is being introduced.
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A4: Best job ever. I get to laugh each day, encourage others (old and young alike) and help them with their passions! I learn something new each day and no two days are ever the same. Why would I want to leave this?
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A3: This is hard. People want instant gratification and results. Have to stay the course, even if initial efforts don’t bear fruit. Especially remember a student with anger and impulse controls. Worked all year on deescalation strategies. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A3: I teach kindergarten. I had a fifth grade student write me a note and tell me that I was her favorite teacher because I listened to her and encouraged her every year through school. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
A5: We have a "cougar of the month" where each grade nominates students that they feel deserve a reward. These aren't always the best students, but the ones who are improving or showing hard work.
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A4: Why I stay in the profession: 34 years and I still believe I can make a difference and want to make a difference. Working with principals to recruit and hire talented teachers who have a passion for children brings great JOY! #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
Q4. I love my job. It is interesting. It is different everyday. It is like a good drama. Full of passion, horror, action,comedy... it is like a movie night which lasts 7-15 hours. Depending on the day. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A4- Seeing the students and knowing that you are making a difference. They come to visit frequently, and email! Just knowing that you played a huge part in their life/education! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A1 making judgments about a child’s potential based on the parent’s ability to “help at home” (at least at elementary level) #PWCSbuildingbridges#Culturize
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Q3 I ran into a student from 10 years ago. She was a cashier at Wegmans and recognized me. She told me I was still her favorite teacher because i made learning fun. I sat in my car and cried! #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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#PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize It’s so nice to have that circle of support! And it’s even better when there’s a positive mindset in the group and others can help bring you back to that mindset when perceived obstacles get us down!
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A2. You carry the banner by always putting in the work to ensure excellence in a classroom, a positive attitude, giving support and encouragement to your peers. If you work at this daily, you’ll be an awesomizer. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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#PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize I love sharing knowledge. I feel a desire to share ideas, communicate concepts & inspire conversation w others. I teach to inspire kids, & see their reading/writing/speaking/listening progress develop over time. #FLHornets
A4: Student success is the best reward. Getting hugs from students and having them say they miss you is a great joy when working with kindergarten! Also, connections with staff make the job worthwhile.
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A5: I always post great student work or collaboration on dojo! I have also done positive phone calls- one parent was literally shocked & assumed it was the office when I first called the school!! I need to continue these! #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A4. The students. The hugs. The smiles. The “I love reading now because of you!”. The jokes. The dance moves. The tough days. I love it ALL!! #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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A4: I love anything to do with SPED. I've had jobs in a lot of areas with these kiddos. Knowing that I have helped them is so gratifying. We dont always see it right away, but the little milestones make all the difference. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A4: Knowing my contributions make a difference. I appreciate the smiles from staff when an act as simple as saying hello seems to brighten their day. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A5 Monthly IB awards- feel like we need to add more positive traditions since this one is only given to a small number of kids each time. #culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A5: Letting them know a test score doesn't mean success or failure. Collaborative learning breeds understanding, critical thinking and ability to fully apply the knowledge they have.
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A2: Sharing the positive things staff and Ss are doing everyday can drown out those that want to focus on what wasn't done or negative incidents. The positives greatly outnumber the negatives, but no one knows that if the negatives are more vocal. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A4 That's a loaded question...I love seeing how much my students learn and the excitement in them when learning. I also love learning from my colleagues!!
A4: Some people who make more, and work less. Many of these people dont receive more than that for their work. I get long-lasting positive effects from helping students/working with colleagues who are absolutely passionate about education. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A4: Our staff brings me joy each day. Using our individual strengths and coming together to do what's best for our students, sometimes in unconventional ways! #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
Q5: The 6th graders started a birthday club this year where they put a series of notes on a student's locker wishing them a happy birthday. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingbridges
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A2: Building rapport with all school members, not only our teams. Building a culture of sharing and listening. Respecting people’s different personalities and ways of working. #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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A4) the students make it worth it. That feeling of trust when you know a kid believes you are in their corner and will do whatever you can to help #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A5 We pass on a "Star Polisher" at each staff meeting to recognize the great things we see happening in our building. We post a spotlight on the great things we see in classrooms with a staff email and display by the visitor sign in. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A5 The tradition of the school is to place students work on the wall outside the door of the classroom for those that pass the room to appreciate. Students hear the positive remarks about their work.
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A5 I really enjoy displaying every student's work in hallways on strips and bulletin boards. If I display one, I display all, no matter how perfect :). Students really love getting to see theirs' posted and look for it when I put new ones up. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A4 My kids, they are the reason I've stayed in. I've had some rough days in my teaching years but they are always the best part of my job. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
Q5/A5 Not sure if it's actually a "tradition" but I think it's extremely important to post student work in the classroom every year. I try my best to make them feel like it's their class, not my class. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A4: the students, without a doubt. Even the tough ones have my heart. Seeing them grow, blossom is the best feeling ever. How did I get so lucky? #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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Q4 My students motivate me and make me enjoy going to work everyday! Everyday brings a new challenge and a great sense of accomplishment. #PWCSbuildingbridges#culturize
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A5. We have student of the week, honor roll lunch. A great PBIS team. At Stonewall MS. We are all about positive reinforcement. #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
#PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize A5: character recognition for positive character traits, “pawsitive” rewards, and staff recognition (kudos and thanks). We also celebrate accomplishments in class through positive notes/calls home.
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Q5- We Hand out ‘Cheetah Paws’ (purple tickets) to students showing great character traits. Students are picked from each grade level weekly to appear on the morning announcements. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A4: The students and making a positive impact on others. Our job is tough and I love a good challenge! That which doesn’t challenge us, doesn’t change us! #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
A5, in my school, teachers give out pride tickets for positive behavior. Students earning these tickets can attend quarterly bashes and use tickets to purchase small items. Teachers try hard to award every student, so each student can participate. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A5 For kids we have department awards where each class presents an award to a student. For staff we have annual staff shoutouts and superlatives #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A5: Each class is a part of a "house" and we work together to build each other up, practice and recognize quality behaviors, and encourage teamwork!
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A5. Identifying students that have been successful, weekly- "Students of the Week." It is hard to be a middle school student & not give in to peer pressure. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
Q4:A4 Teaching a new concept and a student just doesn't get it then suddenly their eyes get bright and they say "Oh now I get it!!" #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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A5- The students work SO HARD when it comes to prepping for their SOLs. I always give them "BRAIN JUICE" just before they come in the room, and remind them how hard they've worked ALL year long! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A4: I love it when students get excited about learning something new! I love the creativity of sharing ideas and growing learners. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
A5: As a school we celebrate the successes of a team, grade level or teacher every week. We also have nests that each kid is part of and we celebrate a variety of things done by each group as a school #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A2 Today I received a "shout out" I guess I'm an AWESOMEIZER, but I just do what I do naturally the way I was raised, so I'm not sure how to teach that skill, but just lead by example. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A4: Watching the students at that moment where they "get it". The subject doesn't matter - Math, English, life. It's awesome to see, every time. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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A1. Our kids need to be seen as capable beings. They do not need our pity, they do not need to be reminded of their needs. If we believe they are as big as their faults that is how big they will be. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A5 There are many practices at Marsteller that honor our students, but the one that touches many on a daily basis is having the students work together, teaching and encouraging each other. All students feel successful. #PWCSBuildingBridges
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A5: Our teams recognize "Students of the Month" with certificates and their photos on a bulletin board. I send postcards to students and emails to parents on a weekly basis. Always looking for ways to recognize the positive! #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A2: By modeling positivity, professionalism, & pride in being an educator. Building relationships & being “present” in my interactions with others. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A5: I love sharing with parents and my colleagues the positive things my students are doing! I use class-dojo and twitter to "show-off" my students. Our Ashland community also has many ways to honor our students and staff! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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#PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize Q5/A5 - I honor staff with “you rock” awards, emails, kudos, pats on the back and recognizing them on social media or at meetings with the staff!
A4 To know that I am sowing seeds of hope...that have the potential to grow into tall strong plants one day- despite the poor sod and lack water they may have...they have the potential to grow...and we provide nutrients when we can...#culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A4: Seeing a student grow and change is the fuel that keeps me going. I have faith in the process that the seeds of hope, countless discussions/encouragement/goal-setting, support, strategies, inspiration will bloom in time #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A5: Close to the end of the year, I take a picture of each class I have. I print a 5X7 for me and 3X5 for the students. We all "autograph" each other's pictures. They are all hanging in my classroom. #pwcsbuildingbridges
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Making a difference in the lives of all the students and seeing my students replicate what I teach them by making it part of their daily life brings me great joy. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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My supervisor regularly shares our success stories and ensures that our good news and successes are acknowledged at staff meetings. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A3.I’ve had so many wonderful experiences it is hard to choose. This is one. A girlie had moved to our school and she tried to be a tough cookie. Instead of being upset, I took time to talk to her and get to know her. She opened up and gave school her all.#pwcsbuildingbridges
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A5: recognizance gets our success on our website, twitter feed, FB page, newsletter, and at staff meetings. We are all invested in our student’s and teacher’s successes. #Culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
A4: Every day is a new day and none are the same. Kids are funny and the best is when we can all find things to laugh about #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
#PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize I love that there’s a big ticket item (so to speak) quarterly. It gives the students some extrinsic motivation and something to look forward to!
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A5/Q5: Personally I loudly congratulate my students for their successes then give them some candy. And brag even for the smallest improvement. Nonstop! Our school give shoutouts on the announcements and features student on social media l! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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Q5 A new tradition that we started this year is having mindful moments 3 times a day. It’s a great time for both students and staff to relieve stress and focus on their mental health. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A5: I have “The Fridge” in the back of my classroom. Students can hang assignments or things they are proud of on it, from my class or others, or just life in general. First thing on this years Fridge — a college admissions letter. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A5: We nominate Viking of the Week! It honors staff members who do something positive for the school. Each week, the former VotW selects the next nominee. It's a great feeling, and you get to spread the love! #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A5. We do positive principal referrals for the students. For the staff we do Kudos weekly that get sent out. We also were given 5 cards that we are able to use throughout the year to give to our colleagues. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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Q3-A3-The one that stands out to me is a student a few years back who had trouble completing knife cuts to standard shape. They worked on their own, I was there with them, and in the end they achieved success at the hardest standard cut required! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A5: Character, Integrity & Excellence awards, show every students artwork during the year.. and I was so inspired 2 weeks ago that I have approached my Principal to begin a new "earning your stripes" recognition program for faculty to boost moral
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A3: Fortunately for me, I get to see some S's progression across years. It's incredibly rewarding to see a student who was struggling and then it finally all comes together for them. Seeing their new confidence and pride is magical! #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A5: My supervisor regularly shares our success stories and ensures that our good news and successes are acknowledged at staff meetings. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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When adults are in competition instead of collaboration they are not focused on the children. When we collaborate and coordinate our efforts to help children become even more successful. #PWCSBuildingBridges
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A5 Music during class times, unified basketball where special needs kids are celebrated,, Touchbase - mini-conferences with parents, luncheons, Food trucks at staff meetings, Student of the day recognition. Everyone is acknowledged
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A5: Shoutouts, High-Five Teachers each week, Detailed recognition for student successes in the announcements each morning. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A4: remembering that day by day we are making a difference in the lives of kids. We all want to learn, grow and succeed. kids need love, support and someone to believe in them. My staff needs support too because teaching in the middle is HARD. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A5: We celebrate small accomplishments by calling families and having celebrations in class. Even the administration makes positive phone calls home! It is so great to hear the responses from the parents! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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Q5:A5 Each month teachers pick a student for "Panther of the Month." They are rewarded with a nice breakfast and certificate. Pictures are posted in the main hall. #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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A3: Lots of students over the years. One who had difficulty expressing himself verbally when the year started, but by the end, could tell me about his weekend. Not an essay, but certainly a few fragmented sentences. Victory! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A5: We use the House/Nest system to reward student for outstanding character. I also use Dojo in my class to reward students and let them buy things with their points on Friday. They love it! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A5: We are having an incentive day to reward excellent behavior. Students earn tickets and can select a fun activity to do for an afternoon. #culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A5: Teacher spirit days that were recently begun by another teacher - I love discussing them with others and spreading the joy to the school. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A3: Last year I had a pair of sisters who never went to class and after numerous motivating conversations, they still failed the year. This year I followed up on the duo, and they are always in class, passing, and are my little ray of hope. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A5: As a staff we pass on the starfish story for making a difference. For students we do good news call of day, earn punches in rocket cars, and recognize our blast off students. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
A5 We have "nests" at our school which we celebrate, we celebrate the teacher of the week/teams and we have many afterschool family events which are so much fun. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
Have to share this as we finished tonight...looking through likes to my answers tonight and saw that a former FPHS student, now at VA Tech, liked one of my answers. THAT is why I teach!! #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
Working in education is amazing... but can also be stressful! It's such a great responsibility we carry. This is an excellent tip for students and staff! #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
Q5 A new tradition that we started this year is having mindful moments 3 times a day. It’s a great time for both students and staff to relieve stress and focus on their mental health. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A4. "The work" is not done yet, much work to be done to improve the overall process. The positive feedback shared about the impact my work is making in Student Assistance & Prevention Programs is rewarding! #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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#PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize A1: negativity towards students and their capabilities. Sometimes it goes beyond what we see at school and we may be quick to judge without looking at the whole picture (school & homelife). We could be more understanding.
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A5: We have "Dream Students" that get recognized and also get to participate in a special activity. We give out "Paws", post student work, and give "lion's roars" on the announcements. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
We recognize students quarterly for honor roll and at the end of the year teachers nominate for most improved throughout the year #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A4: 1. Kids; 2. Kids; 3. Kids...They are the reason I come to school everyday. Everyday is an opportunity to make a positive difference for someone. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
Q4-A4-See the pictures below for my answer :). They are everything. My part in ensuring a world that I want to grow old in is educating, mentoring and showing these faces how important they truly are. All of them. They are my why. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A5: A couple of our teachers came up with the idea of I-bucks (kinda like Fortnite V-bucks) to give to the students for doing well in class. At the end of the week, they can buy small items with their I-bucks. Great idea and working well. #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges
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A5 celebrating our ‘soaring’ students through several reward programs (Weekly High Flyers & Eagle of the Month) staff recognition at staff mtgs., specific positive in-person feedback & notes to Ss & staff...celebrating today! #PWCSBuildingBridges
A5: We honor students, by choosing one from each class, as student of the week. Some teachers have also started to create online portfolio to share with parents. Teachers' work is often recognized at faculty meetings and through Twitter. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
A3: My EL level 1 has improved significantly since she started school back in September. She can now read and write many words and sentences. She is always showing a positive attitude towards learning. It was just a matter of time. 🙂 VERY proud of her! #PWCSBuildingBridges
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Sometimes there are no thank yous...no notes...but you are still making a difference! I agree that light turning on makes it all worthwhile. #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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A5: We’ve started “Show Your Bark” shoutouts for staff and for students to be able to recognize positive contributions to our school. Encourages us to look for the many positive things we see others doing rather than focusing on the negatives. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A5: Monthly recognition of staff at meetings. Ee have Monty chirps to recognize students doing great things, and good news calls of the day. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
Q5-A5- Our School has a monthly system of recognizing staff member who are nominated as going above and beyond for the school community. Teachers can nominate students who have contributed to the school community at the end of the school year. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A2: Being am Awesomizer means being awesome everyday for kids! The more you say and show to make this real, the more it will happen. #culturize#PWCSbuildingbridges
A3: Modeling positivity. Always bringing things back to what is best for children. Smiles. Greetings. Giving weekly kudos in team agendas. Making sure ppl@know that you appreciate them. #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
A5. We host an Annual Appreciation Luncheon following Attendance Officer Appreciation Week and I Spotlight an Attendance Officer in the monthly newsletter throughout the SY showcasing the good work done in their schools and within the community. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A5: Weekly Staff Salutes, gifts & snacks for staff, social media, PBIS tickets, Student of the Week, Pos. Referrals, quarterly A/B Honor Roll & Improvement/Outstanding Awards, Pep Rally-Winter Sports, postcards to students(Loved it @tarakidwell13 ) #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A4. I get excited about teaching. I really enjoy the aha moments. I truly enjoy what I do and love when I can make learning and content enjoyable. I like when students feel successful! #pwcsbuildingbridges
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What a pleasure to be a part of this amazing group! Great things happening in PWCS due to the hard work by our World-Class educators. I believe in kids and the vision of PWCS. We make a difference together! #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
A3: one of the things I ❤️ most about 1st grade. The progress is always there. Sometimes it’s harder to see than others. Watching a student close the rdg gap is magical! #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
A2: #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize stray away from the negative. If you happen to hear or be involved, give a positive solution or suggestion. Find the positive.
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Q4: Inspiring students, being a constant in the lives of kids who don’t have one, building up the self esteem of kids who are lacking in it, making students laugh, the list goes on...#PWCSbuildingbridges#Culturize
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A4: The Ss. Their smiles. Their hugs. Their validation. Watching them work. Planning authentic learning opps. My “why” is endless! I love what i do! #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
I had a student who told me at the start of the year he would not pass the SOL. I assured him that he would. He struggled all year, staying after school with me many days. He scored 400 on the SOL. He was pleased and I felt as if he had got 600. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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I believe that because of your belief in her she will make it happen! We need GIRLS in STEM fields! Let's continue to motivate and empower our girls!
A5: We look to showcase our Ss' work at our annual Authors and Artists event. Our celebrations for our past School of Excellence awards have included bringing in the Kona Ice truck and giving them all a treat. Our staff loves Jeans Days as a TY! #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A3: The growth my ELLs make throughout the school year is unbelievable. I see the slow, yet steady progress they make, but the students often do not. It’s the best feeling in the world to see their joy when they experience success. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A4: People make the difference. I can’t imagine working in another profession. How lucky are we to have the opportunity to have relationships with and access to so many people on a daily basis, young & old? Being with people is how I learn best! #culturize#PWCSbuildingbridges
A2 #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges We need to support each other most of all and that support spreads like a ripple in a pond. If we can do that, the atmosphere has to change for the better.
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A3: #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize I mention my newcomers a lot bc I’m so blown away with how much they learn and how quick. One little lady I have has just about mastered all her letters ID & sounds. We’ve been working hard since day 1! My other little guy is READING 😱
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I stay in the profession because I get great joy from seeing students achieve. My greatest joy comes from seeing students work hard and succeed. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A4: I absolutely love what I do. I absolutely love my school. It makes me happy to go to school every morning and watch my students grow, little by little, and watch them build confidence. #PWCSBuildingBridges#culturize
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A3. Training staff can be a challenge, but all of PWCS Attendance Officers have mastered using Kronos in light of changing reporting locations and unconventional schedules. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A4. I stay in the profession because I get great joy from seeing students achieve. My greatest joy comes from seeing students work hard and succeed. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A3: happens all the time in my AP classes. I tell them to hold on, stick with me. I tell them I haven’t given up on them and to please not give up on me. And I sing a lot of high school musical in class. And when we get there, boy is it awesome. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A5: Thank you cards for the small things that mean so much. Providing opportunities for staff to acknowledge the good in each other. Tape a sheet of paper to everyone’s back. Walk around and write “thank you for...” on people’s backs. #PWCSBuildingBridges
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A4: Problem solving, finding ways to improve, every day is new, providing the safest, most supportive learning environment for students, working with professional educators, Admin, and support staff. Building a culture of positivity. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
Q4: #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize the kids! The ones who greet you every morning and run into their class and give you countless hugs - there is no greater feeling than feeling appreciated by the ones you work hard for. You can tell they love being at school.
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A5: Student Leadership Committee, academic and attendance awards and recognitions, nominating teachers for teacher of the year, staff spirit committee, recognizing teacher/student accomplishments through email and PWCS media. Personal conversions #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
A1: Death and life are in the power of the tongue... Proverbs 18:21. Try to leave students better off than how you met them. #pwcsbuildingbridges#culturize
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A3 #culturize#pwcsbuildingbridges I had one very quiet child who quietly approached me. I asked him what was wrong and he said he didn’t understand the novel we were reading. We read that book for two weeks straight. He aced his exam.
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A4: I love being a constant, positive force in the lives of my students. I enjoy their personalities, laughter, & energy! #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A1. Unfortunately, many adults measure student success by test scores. This is not just a school climate problem, but a nationwide dilemma. Students are more than their scores and data to be processed. #PWCSBuildingBridges#Culturize
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A5. In my classroom, all assignments are reported as Correct/Total and we applaud students who score in the A range. We hang work in the hall and on the classroom wall. I call parents to give good reports. #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A2 my first year at PWCS was not the best, but I did not give up with myself and staff that did not accept me. Today I am happier, they say hi, wave, ask me how is my day, i feel respect and appreciation for my job #culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges
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A5: #Culturize#PWCSBuildingBridges lots of kudos for both students and teachers! Students also have many opportunities to achieve awards during assemblies.
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