In this episode of the “Dare to Lead” podcast, I’m talking with James Rhee about the transformative power of kindness at work. It blew my mind and reassured my heart. #redhelicopter bit.ly/3wNGSfF

“Real teamwork requires tangible, specific behaviors: vulnerability-based trust, healthy conflict, active commitment, accountability and a focus on results.” Pat Lencioni Five Dysfunctions of a Team #workinggenius

#SOFICI is the Ed revival of PD experiences! Thank you for sharing your compass. The butterfly effect can be magnified if we try. Buddy Berry #Monarchs

10 Reasons Why Every Teacher Needs a PLN #teacher #LeadershipDevelopment #sped #asl #autism #cte #school #specialeducation #teachertwitter

Ss have been practicing CER skills. Students generated their own data and used models to explain their claims. #NGSS #FlameTests #BirthdayCandleMysteryID

Kid scores 100% on a retest... Only given a 70%. For what possible justification do we put scores in the gradebook that do not match what a student knows? There is no average time to learn something. Punishing students for taking longer to learn something seems archaic

ACSHS chemists diving into deeper learning. This week we started testing our first batch of soap against commercial brands. #deeperlearning#pbl

Students sharing their creations and scientific knowledge with faculty and peers. Patriot Suds year 1 was a success.

Chemistry Soap Presentations! On Tuesday my students presented their creative and functional masterpieces to their peers. Each class was filled with excitement. ACSLearns PBLWorks Kentucky

I had an absolutely electric day kicking off Teacher Navigators with @OVECky. Kids are capable of much more impactful and sophisticated work than most people realize! I am so thankful for this opportunity!

I miss them already!! The ripples quickly became tsunamis in this room. Until next time.. @OVECky

Just because we "taught" it, doesn't mean anyone learned it. We've got to put into common practice a Tier 1 designed to produce evidence of learning, so everyone, teachers & learners alike, can point to what took place any given day & say, "There's the learning that happened."

Dr. Jennifer Cox I know what my next book is now 😋

Check out the impact that student led feedback can have on student success! It also creates a culture of collaboration and trust within in your classroom. #innovativeschoolssummit NKCES #connectgrowserve 🌱

Engineering has potential to be inclusive of students who have traditionally been marginalized in the science classroom and do not see science as being relevant to their lives or future. #NGSS #Equity #Scienceforall

Mind shift: Prioritizing evidence of proficiency over a traditional assessment is powerful and transformative for both student and teacher. Spark Joy, Creativity, & Student Agency #deeperlearning

Why are oysters dying, and how can we use chemistry to protect them?🦪 #OpenSciEdHS In unit C.4 Chemical Reactions in Our World, students will explore how ocean acidification impacts oysters. Through case studies, data analysis, and thought-provoking reading materials, students

Science Pedagogy Podcast, With Open Sci Ed Curriculum writers, Teachers, and Researchers #NGSS ❤️🧬❤️🔬

I had the best day with @OVECky! We investigated the purpose and creation of good performance assessments. We practiced #DesignThinking, which is a lever for equity and can be used with all learners! @AllenCoSchools@PBLWorksKY OpenSciEd #DLNavigators

PIMSER preparing to begin working with K-12 science teacher leaders and other leaders as part of the KY Science Leadership Support Network. Join Us to Raise your ceiling to lead and improve science teaching and learning. Visit a PIMSER.org to learn more.