Working on engaging the bodies to get to the minds by using 360 math..hoping to make this a regular practice this year! #vted #movement #growthmindset

Have to celebrate my guy Maverick on #NationalDogDay 😍. Love this pup.

Here’s a handout for teachers created by our school’s GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) with dos & don’ts & big understandings & links to resources. There is no gender binary—most Ss get that…time for adults to catch up. #vted Vermont Agency of Education VSBA Vermont Superintendents Association docs.google.com/document/d/1x5…

This should become common place for all teachers. Let’s normalize this!

The Middle Grades Review (middlegradescollaborative.org/middle-grades-…) announces the publication of its special issue on Personalized Learning for Social Justice (scholarworks.uvm.edu/mgreview/. Also, please see the call for manuscripts for the December 2021 issue. #vted AMLE UVM Tarrant Institute for Innovative Education

A great synthesis of the ridiculous debate around CRT in schools. Is it really about CRT or is it just another attack on teaching about injustice and systemic racism? bit.ly/3yBjb7F #vted

Super proud of this young man for sharing his story. I’m hoping we can continue to learn from ppl like Dan and work to promote care for mental health in our young student athletes. Happy to have him back with the team! SMC Men's Lacrosse wnyt.com/sports/niskayu…

Join the Middle Grades Collaborative Conversations crew as we start our seventh season of discussion about middle level education. On Thursday, 9/23 @ 3:15 will kick off the new year! Register to join here: forms.gle/DdVL8b7dM2tfyw… #vted

Despite the nearly insurmountable challenges we are facing in schools each day, our students continue to persevere, collaborate, and bring joy to our community. It is absolutely astounding. Sure they have rough moments, but I’m so thankful for the relationships we share! #vted

Spot on.

“It's a two-way street. Humility begets more humility. Kindness begets more kindness.”

Middle Grade Conference: Equitable Learning for Young Adolescents: Saturday, January 29, 2022, 9am - 1pm. Fully online, 1/2 day conference showcasing middle grades educators focusing on equitable learning for young adolescents. Register here: tinyurl.com/MGCConference #VTed #vamle

MGC Conversations: Exploring Social Justice, Equity and Antiracism Thursday, November, 18 at 3:15pm EST How are educators addressing social justice, equity & antiracism in an effort to create inclusive learning communities? Pre-register here: tinyurl.com/MGCConversatio… #vted #vamle

Grateful for your leadership with this important work! Emily Rinkema

This Saturday!

Had the opportunity to have our current & former Ss consult w/ SMC grads & undergrads tonight in a class I’m coteaching with one of my teammates. What a joy it was to have them join & great reminder of the value of student voice and feedback. Beyond grateful for these kids! #vted

Powerful stuff here! #ISTELive22

On the topic of integrity..I love this. #ISTELive22

Sometimes I really wish our team had fun together… #ISTELive22