Sandra Weir
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Teacher, wife, mom, proud TeachBetter guest blogger. Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. -Maya Angelou
Quebec, Canada
Joined September 2019
💚July feels so wonderfully uniquely odd because it’s one of the only times when we get to make decisions solely for ourselves and our families. https://t.co/osXeNVHf2B via @DaileySuzanne
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TL;DR: Over the summer, it is common for educators to want to relax while avoiding wasting time. Inspired by author Ann Patchett, you can ask two questions: “What Now?” and “What Not Now?” to...
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đź’šWherever the summer may lead you, and however you want to spend it, keeping learning relevant is always a great way to grow professionally. https://t.co/cnteIH3gOv via @danagoodier
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TL;DR: Summer is a great time for professional development. There are so many different ways to continue learning. Find what works best for you. Every summer gives you the opportunity to rest, relax,...
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đź’šđź’šThe words we speak every single day create the world that we live in. https://t.co/kz0lf1KamK via @ltitus828
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TL;DR: Behavior management is not the ultimate answer to solving all challenges teachers face. Shift your perspective from behavior management to behavior leadership, and emphasize the importance of...
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đź’šTeachers may be able to develop a rigorous curriculum, but relevance may be more possible when we view the unit and lessons through the eyes of each learner. https://t.co/mQwqHgObAT via @curriculumblog
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TL;DR: The written curriculum and taught curriculum are different from the experienced curriculum. Teachers should find ways to obtain feedback from students on their experienced curriculum. Hundreds...
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đź’šYour voice leaves a legacy for future generations, helps you grow as a person, and allows you to shape your narrative in life. https://t.co/z7LAWGFvtf via @tregammage
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TL;DR: Share your voice with others. Shape your own narrative and leave a legacy for future generations. When I began my career as a Speaker & Consultant, there was a formula that came to mind…
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So ready!đź’šđź’š
Who is ready for #TeachBetter23? The #TeachBetter team sure is! Early bird registration is now open so get a headstart by registering TODAY using the link https://t.co/1hRRfdMkmC!
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💚💚I’m constantly consuming more information about topics that interest me. I search out what will make me a better teacher for my students, a better colleague to my peers, and a better leader in my school and system. https://t.co/4Ob5J2Os3s via @MBalduf
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TL;DR: Self-reflection leads to a clearer understanding of oneself. Someone once said, “The fox knows many things; the hedgehog one great thing.” Many people thrive in knowing and sharing about their...
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So beyond excited for this event!đź’šđź’š
It’s official! #TeachBetter23 is happening this October 20th and 21st! Early bird registration is now open so be sure to register now. Use this link: https://t.co/RhMq3B9JtL to sign up! #TeachBetter #EduConference
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In this course, we will explore how to share your work without coming across "salesy" and ensure you are aware of the multiple opportunities you have to amplify your own voice to educators beyond your network. ​​ https://t.co/vtweVmXGaN
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đź’šEvery smile, every 'I love you,' every interaction with yourself and others is the basic building block for a strong relationship through our atomic love and internal joy. https://t.co/Mz7PcGWmAA via @LiviaChanL
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đź’šWe can do better when it comes to making every day a day of learning, whether the learning is being facilitated by a 20-year veteran...or a first-year substitute teacher whose only experience in an EC-12 classroom was their own! https://t.co/FxtQMvf8XU via @alextvalencic
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TL;DR: Student learning can still take place when the teacher is not there. Hold students accountable for their own learning every day. Providing high-quality materials for teaching and learning is a...
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đź’šRestructuring your time can have a huge impact on your mental capacity and your ability to focus. https://t.co/LF9FJwbk0T via @MrsKMigs
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TL;DR: How to move from feelings of overwhelm to being organized? Create a system of productivity that works for you. Time management strategies include categorizing your list, blocking off time, and...
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đź’šI started to focus on relationship building while setting and maintaining high expectations for my students. The two worked in tandem. My students established trust in me and in return, learning was able to take place effectively. https://t.co/3NLyhxx0ob via @edblueprint
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TL;DR: We can’t reach the mind before we touch the heart. Focus on relationship building while still holding high expectations for students. It’s important to make each student feel special. The...
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So proud of our grade 6 students and their perseverance at the math olympics. Way to go Evergreen!!#Mathematics #Olympics @khoury_rob @alambert03
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đź’šWhen we take the time to pause and really listen to our students, colleagues, and stakeholders, it helps the other person feel valued and we are better able to help them. https://t.co/6p6W0btaGJ via @danagoodier
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TL;DR: People who build great relationships listen, make time, are present, admit when they’re wrong, give good advice, are empathetic, commit to trusting others, and think of the other person. Eight...
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đź’šđź’šđź’šEvery smile, every 'I love you,' every interaction with yourself and others is the basic building block for a strong relationship through our atomic love and internal joy. https://t.co/Mz7PcGWmAA via @LiviaChanL
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It was so much fun to welcome our community into our learning space! More examples of how we are #BetterTogether at our school. We are proud to say #WeAreEvergreen! What a great job our Ms. Velma did of capturing these moments! Thanks to our @mrsfurino for sharing the joy!
We were thrilled to see old friends and to meet new ones. Thank you to everyone who helped make this night a success and thank you Evergreen families for always supporting us and being part of the Evergreen family. Here is part 2. #family #TEACHers #students #friendships
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So proud that #WeAreEvergreen!
Evergreen had their very first Open Doors: Celebration of Learning Evening. Staff members, Home and School and Evergreen family members worked hard to make this night a success! #OpenDoors23 #celebration #learning #school @alambert03 @LBPSB
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It’s official! #TeachBetter23 is happening this October 20th and 21st! Early bird registration is now open so be sure to register now. Use this link: https://t.co/RhMq3B9bEd to sign up! #TeachBetter #EduConference
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