Mandy
@mmjense
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Joined June 2009
Excellence does not mean we must meet a certain standard or be the best. Excellence means always pursuing learning, growth, and positive change—not because we’re bad—but because we can be even better. Keep aiming for excellence!
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Good friends make us better people. They cheer us on when we hit bottom and keep us humble when we reach the top.
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I needed this 39 years ago...
5 BIG New Teacher Mistakes 1. You Grade Everything 2. You Want The Students To Like You (This shouldn’t be your primary motive...rather, a byproduct) 3. You Don’t Take Care Of Yourself 4. You Work Alone (3 words...Ask for help!) 5. Saying yes when you really mean NO
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The primary ingredient for progress is optimism. The unwavering belief that something can be better is what drives the human race forward.
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The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another. THOMAS MERTON
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Ships don't sink because of the water around them; ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don't let what's happening around you get inside you and weigh you down.
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10 cards numbered 0-9. Pairs are place in envelopes with their sums written on the front of the envelope. If envelopes show 7 8 13 14 3, what cards are contained. Then 6 11 13 10 5, then 9 5 5 12 4, then 8 11 11 10 5. One of these is a real doozy and Ss show wonderful reasoning.
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PLCs help teachers engage in cycles of improvement, and @betamiller has some tips for ensuring that they work well. https://t.co/LvXvF3T7x2
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If managed well, these teams can help teachers innovate in the classroom and improve student outcomes.
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