This gem is from James Clear . I immediately thought of the oxygen that I sometimes give to what doesn’t matter in my classroom. Are my kids safe? Are they learning? Are they engaged? Do they know I care? This is what I give oxygen to.

Far better run today, and only because the track team showed me up Siegel Middle School !!

I’m so grateful for a wonderful new teammate who lifted my spirit today Siegel Middle School 💛

I love silent dialogue! Such a great way for students to collaborate and be heard! Siegel Middle School

My students shared their version of “ The Rumble” from The Outsiders. Siegel Middle School

Professional book club met today. Loving this book Siegel Middle School !

To see our students outside, running around and being kids, was simply amazing Siegel Middle School

#nextlevelteaching ❤️

Love that this student still shared her work with me by placing this on my desk after class. Some kids are not quite ready to be vocal in class, but they find their voice on paper ❤️

So proud of my homeroom kiddos! They did an amazing job decorating our door for the contest. 💛Siegel Middle School

💙 this! #teacherselfcare

Twinning with @CoachKSykes during testing!! Siegel Middle School

#paintchip poetry Siegel Middle School it’s a fun break from testing!

When a student leaves you a poem worked on in class❤️. Siegel Middle School

Feeling very appreciated today Siegel Middle School 💙

Watching multiple renditions of The Raven today helped students understand that poetry can be interpreted many ways. Sparked great conversations Siegel Middle School

Thank you Siegel Elementary for this beautiful yearbook! Rylan is beaming tonight, showing me his teachers and friends. It was a very meaningful and positive year for him. Thank you, Mrs. Pearcy and staff for going above and beyond this year. 💙

Let the ACE games begin Siegel Middle School with @King_ELAB 🧡

This ray of sunshine made our day. Our last day couldn’t have been any better. 💛Siegel Middle School @King_ELAB

THE REAL BATTLE IS ABOUT TO BEGIN. 1. The left will orchestrate massive chaos to make it appear that the nation is against what the current administration is doing. 2. The media is already falsely accusing Trump of violating the Constitution. 3. Federal judges are actually the