At last nite’s RIFTHP ‘Wellness Wednesday’ PD session Kimberly Ochs reminded us that it’s important to take care of ourselves. Take time for u & your loved ones this long weekend. ‘See u’ again next week! Melisssa Labossiere SHARON USHER Audra Kathleen Torregrossa @peteguyon AFT

Amazing day with @marcbrackett learning about the RULER skills. Inspiring and exciting for West Warwick!! @PrincipalLCB

So happy, gained knowledge abt teaching and learning-thankful for TraintheTrainer Course #RIFTPD #AFTPD#THINKINGMATH

Kid President's Pep Talk to Teachers and Students! youtu.be/RwlhUcSGqgs via YouTube

#TSBSF No words..absolutely beautiful..

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Thanks, Pat for creating the google doc. I think the teachers appreciated the chance to share struggles and needs in that format. #wwpschat

WWTA, AFT Local 1017 Members rally for public education. AFT national day of action. RIFTHP #wwtapublicschoolstrong Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Gina Raimondo

Q1: Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment. How might this impact teaching & learning? #wwtapd #wwpschat

Q2: What types of distractions interfere with student learning at your grade level? #wwtapd #wwpschat

Q3: The greatest predictor of success is self control. How do you see this play out in your life or in your practice? #wwtapd #wwpschat

Q4: 49.5% of students by age 13 have one class of disorder (anxiety, depression, etc.) Reactions to this? #wwtapd #wwpschat

Q5: Do you have any experiences with mindfulness to share? #wwtapd #wwpschat

Q6: Mindfulness is a skill that needs to be practiced. How can we embed these skills into classroom culture? #wwtapd #wwpschat

Q7: What might be some “next steps” for using mindfulness in your life, your classroom or your school? #wwtapd #wwpschat

Q8: Any last thoughts? #wwtapd #wwpschat

Excited to learn some amazing math at Summer Academy... Thinking Math 3 to 5! #aftpd Audra WWTA, AFT Local 1017

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Our interviews with #mindful teachers who are making a difference for their students continues with this inspiration from a math instructional coach in Rhode Island. Thanks for sharing your story, Kimberly Ochs! bit.ly/2KuBS49