Tis the season for analyzing test questions East Cary Magnet Middle School The Dr. Danehower & Cremer tour finished today in 8th grade! We have worked with all 3 grades & will return to level up our thinking soon!

I had so much fun exploring the tiger rescue with Ms. Eller ‘s 6th grade art classes. It was the perfect day for some outdoor learning!

Are your students actually thinking? Or are they faking, slacking, stalling, or mimicking? 📖Building Thinking Classrooms

Are you satisfied with your students’ engagement during group work? 🧠Try: 1. Randomizing your groups (they need to SEE it be randomized!) 2. Groups of 3!

Hunted for moths in Mrs. Relyea’s room East Cary Magnet Middle School today. The 8th graders did a really good job camouflaging!! 🦋

Great coaches push you. Correct you. Challenge you. Not to tear you down, but to raise you up. Growth isn’t easy. It’s reps, setbacks, and hard truths. But that’s how transformation happens. Be coachable. You’re not being punished—you’re being prepared.

What are institutional norms & how are they impacting student thinking?

I’ve been teaching with “I do, we do, you do” or “now you try one” for the last decade. But just came across this research (see circle graph). Eeeeek

7th grade AVID East Cary Magnet Middle School building relational capacity through a little competition. Who can engineer the strongest & fastest candy go-kart? 🧐We will race them tomorrow, stay tuned!

Me all week: “stop playing chess on your computer” Me on Friday:

Thanks Callie Cremer & Dr. Danehower for always willing to help out teachers!! East Cary Magnet Middle School

🎓Full circle moment for my baby sis this weekend. Graduated from Florida State University with Magna Cum Laude🎓 Bachelor of Science in Advertising & already received a job offer👏🏻 so proud 🥲

When your student uses a strategy you've been working with them on all year in their card! My teacher heart is so full!!! East Cary Magnet Middle School #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Sisters who know me by two different names! Epic photo of generational impact we make as Educators ❤️❤️

From mentee to co-presenter—such a full-circle moment presenting with my BT mentor today! Teacher Support MrsWalczak

More Pics from our amazing event! Inside Out: Teaching With the Heart In Mind! Cheryl Stidham

📣Checking in for the 25/26 school year📍Herbert Akins Road Middle School !!!!! When your bestie says “you’d really like it here”…. You listen! Kristen Cox