Tonight was a rough one. Y’all they really be trying to get me! 😭 Residential life is where I was introduced to being Trauma Informed. And let me tell you, everyday there is a new lesson to learn. However, no matter the lesson, building healthy relationships is always key.

As I was making my rounds today, I was taken back by the beautiful creative way some of my students choose to wear their natural hair. I wanted to share that beauty and creativeness with y’all. Natural Hair Don’t Care! 🥰 Natural State of Mind! 🥰

Finally had the opportunity to meet with my boys again. We were able to narrow our triggers to a top five list. From there we identified if the trigger was a Social trigger or an Academic trigger, peer driven or teacher/adult driven. Next week we share examples and situations!

Last group before break and it was best one yet. Focus on Multiple Directions what Teachers want/expect and what Students sometimes need/require to comply. Provide a healthy platform/environment and students will take it from there.

1st grds at recess:MR Nate!Watch this..arm circles🤦🏿‍♂️MR Nate!Watch this..rolls on the ground🤦🏿‍♂️MR Nate!Watch this..runs the slowest lap in the history of man kind🤦🏿‍♂️MR Nate!Watch this..gets on swing and leans back🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️Dying of asthma related laughter while strengthening relationships

Educators remember to check your temp throughout the day.

Couple end of the year stats I wanted to share:(95%) O/S needing to be pulled for behavior related reasons we able to successfully return to normal routine after processing and problem solving. Also we decreased the average minutes out of class from (25.5/2020) to (16.2/2021)

Creating a space where students feel comfortable enough to safely Identify and Express their Emotions. A space for De-Escalation, Regulation, & Preparation. East School We Rule! #TraumaInformed #TraumaAware #TraumaCare #ZonesofRegulation #BehaviorManagement

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It wasn’t 🤦🏿‍♂️😂

Ol peanut head dude! Love this boy. He’s a junior now. 😬

This was a big moment is Boys Group!

For the record I’m not kinda mean lmao.

That Mr. Nate Halloween tax! 😂

Why I’m up w:30 every morning driving Uber getting that paper before I head to work so they can continue to do their thang. Wouldn’t change it for the world. #brinkleypower #volleyballdad #proudpoppa #brinkleytwins #servesup #spikesdown #Jazismine #wearefamily #clubball #girldad

Not all buckets can be filled by pouring into them. Some buckets need a slow drip. Have some patience and fill those buckets as well. Consistent drips can go a long way.